By Vivian Ihechu In the world of big business and international trade, success is usually measured in dollars and cents. In addition, however, Anne Ezeh, the Director of Communications and Events, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has proven that the story a brand tells is just as valuable as its bankContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Stakeholders have called for increased participation of women in governance, politics and entrepreneurship to enhance empowerment and inclusion in Nigeria. The call was made at an event to mark the fifth anniversary of Abuja Women Dance Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Mr Oyedeji Olufemi, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Future of Children Initiative, has called for the effective implementation and enforcement of the Child Rights Law in the country. Olufemi made the call on Sunday in Ilorin, in a statement made available to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A development expert and author, Mr Olufemi Oyedeji, has called for greater inclusion of women and People Living with Disabilities (PwDs) in governance in the country. Oyedeji made the call on Friday in Ilorin while speaking at the official launch of his book entitled: “Politics Philanthropy andContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Lagos Chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has urged members to prioritise regular screenings and wellness practices to reduce occupational health risks. The call was made at a virtual lecture marking World Health Day 2026, with the theme “Together for Health,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Asabe Vilita-Bashir, outgoing Director-General of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), has urged Nigerian women to actively contest elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Vilita-Bashir made the call while announcing her resignation during her induction into the MBNCWD Hall of Fame onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo TOS Foundation Africa, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria, has unveiled ‘HerCademy’ legislative mentorship programme, aimed at preparing women for public offices and effective legislative leadership. Speaking at the opening of the programme in Abuja, the Founder of TOS Foundation Africa, Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, calledContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Mr Felix Haala, spokesperson for the German Embassy in Nigeria, has said that women’s empowerment is essential for building an inclusive and resilient democracy. Haala made the remark in Abuja at a one-day capacity-building workshop for selected women journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), themed “EmpoweringContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering women as key drivers of the nation’s creative economy, with a focus on expanding access to finance, skills development and leadership opportunities. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made this known onContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu A non-governmental organisation, Plan International Nigeria, has called for a national budget that reflects the needs of women and girls to ensure their wellbeing. The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Plan International Nigeria, Dr Nana Chidi-Emmanuel, made the call in Abuja, at a roundtable hybrid session on promotingContinue Reading
