By Rukayat Moisemhe Economic experts have advocated the need for focused and accelerated investments in women and their businesses to engender societal and economic progress. They gave the advice at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) 2024 International Women’s Day event, themed, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU), says it has provided support for state Commissioners for Women Affairs and their Permanent Secretaries on the advancement of gender equality and rights in Nigeria. Ms Laolu Olawumi, the EU’s Programme Manager on Democracy, Rule of Law and Gender, said this at aContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF) has successfully engaged 2,100 girls and boys aged 15 to 25 from Lagos, Ebonyi, and Benue states in activities focused on preventing, responding to, and referring cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The announcement was made by Mrs Tayo Erinle, the ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Mrs Joy Amore, Nigeria Country Chair for G100 Global Networking Wing, has tasked governments at all levels to close the gap of gender inequality in the legal profession. Amore, who is also the Founder, Leadership Circle made the call in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. SheContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye says the ministry’s partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other organisations are needed for an inclusive and equitable society. Kennedy-Ohanenye said this during a high-level multisectoral meeting on women and girls programming in Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Segun Giwa Odatiwa Women Wing, a support group for Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has declared support for the governor to emerge as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the forthcoming governorship primary. Mrs Olamide Falana, the convener of the group, made this known at the group’sContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The President of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Mrs Margaret-Aina Oguntala, has commended the unwavering commitment of women in the engineering field in repositioning the sector. The accolades were delivered during the investiture ceremony of Mrs Adebisi Osim as the 18th President of the Association ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has cautioned parents against giving out their children as domestic helpers or for adoption. Kennedy-Ohanenye gave the warning on Tuesday, at a new year party to celebrate school children and to encourage them on the path to greatness inContinue Reading
By Justina Auta/Funmilayo Adeyemi The FCT chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), on Saturday failed to conduct its election after delegates rejected the plot to use the NUJ Identity Card for accreditation. NAWOJ members, who had thronged the Utako, Abuja venue of the election, were shocked whenContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Hacey Health Initiative, has stressed the need for increased investment in girl-centred initiatives, programmes and advocacy to promote and protect girls’ rights. Oluwatomi Olunuga, HACEY’s PAVE Project Lead, said this during the training of adolescent school girls at Mainland Local Government on Friday,Continue Reading
