Shinkafi, Aisha Buhari named among 2026 Women of Impact in Africa
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- •The '2026 Women of Impact in Africa' awards were announced on March 7, 2026.
- •Aisha Buhari, former First Lady of Nigeria, was among the honorees recognized for her contributions.
- •Northern Nigerian leaders and groups called for renewed efforts to protect women during the International Women's Day events.
- •Nasarawa state raised concerns about rising gender-based violence on March 9, 2026.
- •Civil society organizations like CISLAC and MRA urged the Nigerian government to implement gender-responsive information systems and transformative reforms.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian government adopts gender-responsive information systems as urged by MRA women's protection and empowerment programs in Nigeria could improve, leading to better data-driven policies and reduced gender-based violence.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)IWD 2026: Northern leaders, groups call for renewed women’s protectionAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)IWD: Nasarawa raises the alarm over rising gender-based violenceAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)African Women Celebrate Strength, Call for Change at ARISE’s Women of Impact AwardAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)IWD 2026: MRA urges Govt to ensure gender-responsive information systems