By Grace Alegba Stakeholders at the SHEnovation Hackathon 2026 webinar have urged innovators to prioritise solution-driven ideas and investment readiness to scale sustainability-focused business ventures. They emphasised that strong business models, data-backed impact and clear value propositions are critical to attracting funding and ensuring long-term viability. The webinar, organised byContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Stakeholders have called on African women to prioritise building enduring institutions, embrace bold leadership and strengthen visibility to drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive development across the continent. They made the call at the sixth edition of the Ascent Club’s Top 100 Career Women in Africa AwardsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and partners have intensified efforts to tackle online abuse against women and girls. The efforts have resulted to the unveiling of a new research and stakeholder training in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report, titled “The Digital Harm Effect: Confronting Technology-FacilitatedContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Plan International Nigeria, in collaboration with Save the Children and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), have unveiled “Put Us at the Centre” a report advocating greater inclusion of children and youth in humanitarian decision-making. The report, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, highlights the urgent need for aContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, has won the Woman in Media Award at the 2026 Women Changing the World Global Summit and Awards in Paris, France. Agas was announced winner on Wednesday following an independent assessment by an international panel ofContinue Reading
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
