In Pigba Sama, a community in the Federal Capital Territory, many girls face challenges that affect their daily lives, especially from accessing inheritance to managing menstrual health. Among those determined to make a difference are Favour Usman, a 20-year-old student of Nasarawa state University, and Precious Josiah, and 18-year-old who has recently finished secondary school...
Jessica Nufi, a 14-year-old student in SS2 at Government Secondary School in Garki Area 10, Abuja never expected to be part of a programme that would change how she sees herself and the world around her. Jessica first heard about the Girl-Led Research (GLR) Project in May 2025, when the senior mistress of her school...
Eighteen-year-old Aisha Yisha from Kudai community was once a shy girl who barely spoke to her parents. For years, her family’s way of communication was through a small chalkboard a symbol of silence and distance. Whenever Aisha had something to say, she wrote it down. Words spoken directly were rare, especially between her and her...
The sound of celebration once filled Aisha Aliyu’s home not because she had passed an exam or achieved something new, but because her family had found her a husband. For them, this was good news. For Aisha, it was simply expected. At sixteen, she was set to marry her cousin, just as many girls before...
Today marks a historic moment for women’s rights in Nigeria as the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Nigeria Project was officially launched in Abuja. The five-year initiative, funded with CAD15 million by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by ActionAid Nigeria in partnership with over 188 women’s rights organizations, seeks to dismantle systemic barriers to...
A COUNTRY WHERE WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE SAFE IS POSSIBLE: ACTIONAID NIGERIA CALLS FOR COLLABORATIVE ACTION TO TACKLE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA As the world marks the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) under the theme “Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration: Unite to End Violence Against Women,” ActionAid Nigeria is urging...
This document, produced by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), critically examines the impact of fuel subsidy removal on the Nigerian economy and its people, particularly focusing on the implications for vulnerable populations. The policy explores alternatives to subsidy removal and provides recommendations for sustainable solutions to manage the economic and social challenges it presents. It is...
This factsheet provides an overview of the WVL Nigeria Project, which focuses on empowering women and strengthening women’s rights organizations across Nigeria. It highlights the project’s key achievements, impact, and partnerships that have driven change in areas such as gender equality, economic empowerment, and political participation. The document serves as a valuable resource for...
In the heart of Nigeria, a story of hope and transformation is unfolding. Zaki’s Gem, an organization dedicated to empowering women and girls, is weaving a tapestry of change through its Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria project. At the helm of this remarkable journey is Nafisat Zaki, the resolute Executive Director of Zaki’s Gem....
In the dynamic landscape of social change and empowerment, one initiative shines as a testament to the transformative power of dedication and vision. The Equity Destitute Child’s Rights and Welfare Initiative, founded and officially registered in 2018, has emerged as a trailblazer in championing the rights and welfare of the marginalized, led by an exceptional...
