Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has faced criticism for her Akara and Kulikuli Women Empowerment Programme, which is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative. The program aims to empower women at the grassroots level, but it has sparked debate regarding its effectiveness and impact on economic policy, according to ThisDay Live.

Former basic education minister Naledi Pandor has called on women to take the lead in South Africa's transformation. Speaking on the country's ongoing challenges, Pandor said women continue to bear the brunt of poverty, violence, unequal pay and sexual harassment, despite the advancements made since the advent of democracy. Her remarks highlight persistent gender inequality in South Africa and position women's leadership as central to addressing these social and economic disparities.

Muhammad Gadaka, the Yobe State chairman of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has drawn attention after urging women whose husbands prevent them from voting for the APC in the 2027 general election to divorce their spouses. Speaking on Friday, Gadaka said he had a plan for such women, announcing that he would marry them himself. The remarks were reported in an opinion piece published by Tribune Online, a Nigerian newspaper.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has released N18 million to support vulnerable widows across three local government areas, citing economic hardship, according to ThisDay Live. The governor also declared zero tolerance for anti-party activities within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The initiative targets widows considered among the most affected by prevailing economic conditions in the state.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) founder Mike Dada, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Afretrade CEO Lekan Salaam are among those scheduled to speak at the California–Lagos Summit, according to ThisDay Live. The event, reported by Sunday Ehigiator, is set to bring together political and business figures from Nigeria and the United States, with further speakers and details expected to be announced.

Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko Radda, the wife of the Katsina State governor, has called on the state government to implement the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy locally. She believes that domestication of this policy is essential for enhancing women's economic opportunities in the region, according to ThisDay Live.