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
By Angela Atabo A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has tasked the Federal Government to initiate policies that will ensure the welfare of widows, orphans, and other vulnerable people in the country. Dr Prince Ibhafidon, the convener of the group and founder, Waterlight Save Initiative, said this atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A Non-Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy, Abuja, has distributes food items, clothes, and other items to 350 widows, Persons With Disabilities, and other vulnerable people in Abuja. Its President, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, distributed the items to the beneficiaries during the 20th edition of theContinue Reading
By Sophia Adinlewa The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has paid an advocacy visit to the office of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice at Alausa, Ikeja. The visit was part of activities of the project on Enhancing Access to Justice, Democratic Governance, and Promoting Political ParticipationContinue Reading
