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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has informed market women in the FCT that the era of marginalisation and absence of women in key leadership positions must end, as the 2027 general elections inch closer.  National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim Bura disclosed this during a marketplace advocacy programme held at Wuse Market, Abuja, organized by NAWOJ FCT in collaboration with partners. She declared that women must no longer remain passive participants but active to influence outcomes, take leadership, and win elective positions. Bura commended NAWOJ FCT for taking advocacy directly to the grassroots, describing the marketplace outreach as a bold and impactful step toward empowering women where it matters most. She urged the market women to prioritise their health while taking deliberate steps towards leadership and active participation in the 2027 general elections to enhance women’s representation in governance. "No ...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Committed to sustainable development, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter has concluded plans to seal deal with Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) to deepen economic empowerment for women and promote Nigeria’s vast industrial raw materials.  The partnership will be formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, and inclusive economic participation, particularly in creating sustainable opportunities for women in alignment with the mandates and core values of both organisations. Part of the agreement is to support RMRDC’s drive towards fulfilling its mandate, as the council prepares to host the maiden 2026 African Raw Materials Summit scheduled for June. This was revealed when the leadership of NAWOJ FCT visited the Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso on Tuesday in Abuja. The Chairperson of NAWOJ F...