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APC says women key to inclusive development, reaffirms commitment to empowerment |

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has celebrated women across the world on the occasion of International Women's Day. The party said women remained central to the growth, stability and development of families, communities and the e

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IWD 2026: Celebrating 20 inspiring Nigerian women - The Nation Newspaper

As the world marks International Women's Day 2026, Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating Women's achievements and reflecting on the challenges they face. This year's themes, "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls" and "Give to Gain

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Nigeria's renewed closeness with France did not start under Tinubu -- French Ambassador

France has been Mr Tinubu's top destination since taking office. Nigeria's renewed relationship with France is not a recent foreign policy decision, but rather predates the Bola Tinubu administration, the French Ambassador, Marc Fonbaustier, has stated.

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Fuel price changes driven by market forces - NMDPRA |

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says fluctuations in fuel pump prices are a direct result of market dynamics under Nigeria's deregulated downstream petroleum sector. The authority's spokesperson, George Ene-I

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IWD: Iyabo Obasanjo seeks greater justice for women |

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has called for greater justice and decisive action to ensure equality and opportunities for women and girls. Obasanjo said this in a statement issued on Sunday to mar

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IWD: ADC invites women to help shape Nigeria's future |

The African Democratic Congress has reaffirmed its commitment to women's inclusion in politics as Nigeria marks International Women's Day, stating that women must move from the margins to the centre of leadership and decision-making. This was made known

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Ex-CBN director urges FG to build new refineries |

Dr Titus Okunrounmu, a former Director, Research Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria has advised the Federal Government to make emphatic efforts to build new refineries . Okunrounmu gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on

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IWD: AGN calls for more opportunities for women in Nollywood - P.M. News

He noted that women are naturally endowed with compassion, resilience, creativity, and rare ability to nurture dreams into reality... Abubakar Yakubu, National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN), has called for empowerment opportunities and in

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IWD: Otu reaffirms commitment to women's empowerment - The Nation Newspaper

‎ Cross River Governor Bassey Otu has paid glowing tribute to the women of the state as the world commemorates International Women's Day, applauding their resilience, enterprise and invaluable contributions to the state's social and economic development.

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From Presence to Power: Building The Table We Deserve

By Marieme-Sav SOW, Vice President for engagement and advocacy at TotalEnergies EP Africa Often, I am the only woman in the room - sometimes, the only African woman. This is not a complaint, but a statement of fact. It is my starting point, and it has of