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.

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.

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.

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) in Jigawa State has offered financial support and food items to widows in celebration of the 2026 International Widows’ Day, according to ThisDay Live. This initiative aims to assist and uplift the lives of widows in the community.

An opinion piece in Premium Times reflects on the legacy of Adamolekun, founder of Kaleyewa House, an organisation established in 2000 to help elderly Nigerians age with dignity. Trained first as a nurse and midwife, she later earned degrees in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, and Social Work. Her education and professional experience led her to devote herself to the welfare of vulnerable people, particularly the elderly.

Minister Bernard Doro has called for stronger ties between Nigeria and the European Union to improve humanitarian responses and support for vulnerable populations, particularly in light of declining global aid resources, according to Punch.