Initiative By Okon Okon Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), says the newly introduced INSPIRE programme is designed to dismantle structural barriers limiting advancement of women in Federal Civil Service. Walson-Jack stated this on Thursday during the second day of the International Civil Service ConferenceContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID), alongside partners, unveiled the Top 25 Women Voices in Development and Public Service, recognising outstanding contributions across governance, education, climate action, healthcare, and development. This was contained in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by Ovbokhan Okuonghae,Continue Reading
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has shifted focus from ceremonial roles to practical community impact, with a strong call for inclusive leadership and grassroots-driven developmentContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom In a male dominated political landscape, Sen. Idiat Adebule has been unanimously adopted as the consensus candidate for the All Progressive Congress, Lagos West Senatorial District primary election. Adebule’s victory has been seen by stakeholders, party leaders, members as a testament to her enduring popularityContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A health expert, Mrs Remilekun Akinfenwa, has urged women to prioritise regular, routine medical screenings to prevent medical complications that may cause sudden death. Akinfenwa, the Director of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, gave the advice at the Peculiar Good Women Fellowship 20th Anniversary ofContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi Women and youths of Oluyole Federal Constituency have endorsed Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 election. The groups described Olaosebikan, an accomplished journalist and seasoned politician, as the right man to representContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The wife of the Governor of Niger, Hajiya Fatima Bago, on Wednesday empowered 250 petty traders and vulnerable women with N100,000 each. Speaking during the programme in Minna, Bago said the initiative was aimed at supporting widows, petty traders and less-privileged women across the state. She explainedContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu A group, Women for Women Community, Plateau Chapter, has called for greater inclusion, fairness and equal political participation for women ahead of the forthcoming elections. The call was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by the group’s Convener, Mrs Rhoda Jahota; Coordinator, MrsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says women entrepreneurs need easier access to non-interest financing to grow Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, the First Deputy President of the chamber, made this known at a roundtable meeting tagged, “Mobilising Non-Interest Funding for WomenContinue Reading
By Maryam Ahmadu-Suka The Deputy Gov. of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has urged women to leverage their numerical strength and high voter turnout to support leaders with clear development-oriented agendas to drive grassroot mobilisation. Balarabe made the call on Friday while speaking as Mother of the DayContinue Reading
