By Sani Idris Mrs Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, the founder and Executive Director of Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), an NGO, says the organisation has positively impacted on the lives of more than 120,000 women in Nigeria. Olugboji-Daramola stated this while speaking to newsmen at the sideline of the 2024Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Wife of Edo Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has called on women to acquire requisite knowledge that would increase their worth in a male dominated society. Obaseki made the call during an International Women’s Day event organised by the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) in Benin,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Leader of Women of Integrity National Assembly (WIN), Mrs Hassana Danjuma, has called for inclusion of more women in politics and other spheres of life. Danjuma made the call at an event to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration in Abuja on Saturday,Continue Reading
By Titaro Irmiya The Federal Government and other stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment towards accelerating gender equality through implementation of economic empowerment for women. They made this commitment at a Multi-stakeholders National Symposium on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrationContinue Reading
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
