By Angela Atabo Women in Abuja have been empowered with practical skills and knowledge aimed at promoting independence and leadership during a training programme organised by the Connect Network Foundation for participants. Dr Victoria Ogwuche, Global President and Founder of the foundation, said the training, themed “Give to Gain”, wasContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have emphasised that sustainable economic progress requires the full participation of women in commerce, entrepreneurship and innovation. They spoke at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) event held on Thursday in Lagos. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta UN Women and the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO) have launched an anthology highlighting women’s Gender Based Violence (GBV), documenting experiences of Nigerian women seeking justice. They made the call at the launch of the anthology, titled “The Cost of Justice: Women’s Voice ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 each year, conversations around gender equality often focus on politics, technology, finance and corporate leadership. However, another critical and often overlooked frontier is manufacturing. In Nigeria, heavy industries such as steel,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, has been selected as a finalist for the Women Changing the World Global Awards to be held in April in Paris, France. Agas was selected from more than 1,500 nominations from 97 countries as a finalistContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has called for urgent reforms to strengthen protection systems for women and girls affected by conflict, displacement, and climate-related disasters across Nigeria. The National Director of the organisation, Eghosa Erhumwunse, made the call in a message on Monday in Abuja, to markContinue Reading
TEXEM, a UK based executive development organisation, is celebrating International Women’s Day with a strong call for greater investment in women’s leadership, describing it as a strategic imperative for stronger institutions, better governance and sustainable national development. In a statement, TEXEM said the growing influence of women across boardrooms, parliaments,Continue Reading
The Nigerian Legion on Sunday, empowered widows of military veterans and other vulnerable women in the society in commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration (IWD).Continue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has urged intensified efforts to protect women’s health, through equitable access to healthcare services and health insurance coverage. The NSSF made the call in a statement by Dr Fejiro Chinye- Nwoko, the Managing Director, of the group, made available to theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The National Speaker of the Women Parliament of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Hajiya Sa’adatu Abdullahi, has called for increased participation of women in leadership and governance. Abdullahi made the call in a goodwill message to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, where she also extendedContinue Reading
