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Read more about the article Groups identify strategies for improved women’s participation in democracy
Participants at a roundtable on the publication of a research project titled ”Listen to Women: Identifying Barriers to Women’s Freedom of Speech and Participation in Democracy in Nigeria" on Tuesday in Abuja.

Groups identify strategies for improved women’s participation in democracy

By Justina Auta Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Women for Women International have identified social and cultural norms as barriers to women’s freedom of speech and participation…

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Read more about the article FG distributes empowerment equipment to women
From left: Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye; and the Director, Women Development Department, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.

FG distributes empowerment equipment to women

  By Justina Auta Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye on Tuesday said the government has started distributing sustainable empowerment equipment to women across selected states. Kennedy-Ohanenye disclosed this during a…

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Read more about the article First Lady, others advocate more investment in women
L-R: Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Mrs Chioma Hope-Uzodinma, wife of Imo state Governor, Hajiya Lami Adamu-Lau, National President, NCWS; Mrs Pauline Tallen, former Minister of Women Affairs; Mrs Ekemi Okemini, former NCWS National President; and Mr Ejike Orji at the 2024 Biennial Convention organised by the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) on Thursday in Abuja.

First Lady, others advocate more investment in women

By Justina Auta The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, and some stakeholders have called for more strategies and investment in accelerating women’s progress for the development of the country. They…

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Read more about the article WIMBIZ seeks increased women representation, wants media showcase successful women
L-R: Ms Hansatu Adegbite, Executive Director of WIMBIZ; Ms Bisi Adeyemi, Chairman of Board of Trustees of WIMBIZ; and Mrs Chioma Afe, Member, Board of Trustees of WIMBIZ; at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday

WIMBIZ seeks increased women representation, wants media showcase successful women

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has called for increase in women representation in leadership positions in Nigeria. The Chairman of Board of Trustees…

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Read more about the article NGO pushes for menstrual health education in rural communities
Officials of FAB foundation posed for photograph with women and girls at the Kuchingoro IDP Camp, Abuja

NGO pushes for menstrual health education in rural communities

By Aderogba George FAB Treasure Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has advocated access to menstrual health and hygiene education for women and girls in rural communities. Miss Festus Abigail, the…

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Read more about the article Gender equality advocate, Eloike bags Change Maker award
Ogochukwu Eloike, flanked by Mr Goddie Ofose, Covener of The Industry Women Conference and Mrs Bunmi Oke, CEO/Lead Consultant, Ladybird Advertising at the award ceremony

Gender equality advocate, Eloike bags Change Maker award

By Joshua Olomu Ogochukwu Eloike, a renowned Nigerian gender equality advocate, has clinched the highly coveted ‘Change Maker Gender Advocacy’ category of the prestigious Change Maker Awards. Eloike was recognised…

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Read more about the article Firm advocates women inclusion in real estate development
Mrs Uzo Oshogwe, Managing Director, Afriland Properties Plc

Firm advocates women inclusion in real estate development

By Rukayat Adeyemi Mrs Uzo Oshogwe, Managing Director, Afriland Properties Plc, says urgent and strategic steps should be taken to address the barriers hindering women’s participation in the real estate…

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Read more about the article Foundation empowers youths, grassroots women on inclusion
Group photograph of participants at a one-day capacity building, organised by Trueneed Stage Empowerment Foundation on Thursday in Abuja.

Foundation empowers youths, grassroots women on inclusion

  By Justina Auta An NGO, Trueneed Stage Empowerment Foundation (TSEMF), says it has empowered more than 80 female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and grassroots women on how to…

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Read more about the article Organisation inaugurates arts project to empower girls on gender justice
Group photograph of participants at the inauguration of ARTvocacy for Gender Justice project, by the Girl Child Value Support Initiative, a women-led organisation in Abuja on Monday.

Organisation inaugurates arts project to empower girls on gender justice

  By Angela Atabo A women-led organisation, Girl Child Value Support Initiative, has inaugurated the “ARTvocacy for Gender Justice” project to empower the girl-child. The Executive Director of the organisation, Miss…

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