By Philip Yatai Helpline Social Support Initiative (HSSI), an NGO, has trained 200 women in Abuja, on self-reliance skills, as part of efforts towards building a life of dignity among the poor and vulnerable. The President of the NGO, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, said at the opening of the trainingContinue Reading
IBy Ijeoma Olorunfemi Convener of Finance Conference, Mr Seyi Abiodun, has called on the Federal Government to increase women’s access to education and loans. Abiodun made the call on Friday, at the commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) in Abuja. The IWD 2024 dedicated to celebrate women aroundContinue Reading
By Justina Auta As the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD), President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian women of impactful and accessible programmes that will improve their status and make life easy for them. Tinubu gave the assurance at the launch of “Nigeria for Women Programme” in Abuja on Thursday,Continue Reading
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
