Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme. According to Premium Times, Abiodun described women's economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities in the state.

Dr Olubunmi Mary Gbadewole, founder of the MaryCrown Foundation, has called for sustained empowerment of widows, the underprivileged and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria. According to Leadership, she made the remarks in Abuja at the National Stakeholders' Security Dialogue held to mark the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation. Gbadewole spoke after receiving a recognition at the event, where she stressed the importance of continued support for disadvantaged Nigerians.

As Nigeria observes International Widows Day, Mrs. Comfort Adedayo, CEO of Comfort and Grace Women Initiative, highlights the increasing mental health challenges faced by widows in the country. This trend raises significant public health concerns, as discussed in her interview with Sade Oguntola.

At the GS26 event in Abuja, Nigeria's federal government called for action against harmful gender norms in the country, according to ThisDay Live. A government official, Salako, urged stakeholders to dismantle barriers facing adolescents. Representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also stressed that policies must produce tangible improvements in people's lives. The event brought together government figures and development partners to discuss gender equality and adolescent welfare in Nigeria.

A new study has found that stockouts of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) at health facilities are contributing to Nigeria's burden of maternal anaemia, according to Leadership. Pregnant women experiencing fatigue, weakness and other anaemia symptoms often cannot access the nutritional support needed to protect themselves and their babies, as the essential supplements are frequently unavailable. The report highlights how these supply gaps undermine antenatal care for many women across the country.

Approximately 500 girls in Owerri, Imo State, received sports mentorship and menstrual hygiene support through an outreach organized by the Nigeria-American Football Association (NAFA) via its Gridiron Gems Initiative. The event, held at Girls Secondary School, Ikenegbu, included American football training, health education, and the distribution of menstrual hygiene materials.