32 h. ago Abuja Gears Up For 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship

The capital city Abuja is abuzz with excitement as preparations for the 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship (AWVCC25) take center stage. The technical meeting for the championship is set to take place today at 6 PM local time, where organizers will adopt the official hashtags for the tournament, tagged #AWVCC25 and #Abuja2025. Hosted by […]

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4 d. ago HERbernation 2025: Women urged to navigate challenges, find strength, reignite passion

By Agatha Emeadi Distinguished panelists: Ogechi Eleojo, Elizabeth Kings-Wali, Ruth Ebe-Emordi, and Efi Obioma, at the maiden edition of HERbernation held in Lagos at the weekend shared their personal journeys in life. Each of them reflected on how they navigated challenges, found strength, and reignited their passion as women. Their stories, which resonated deeply with […] The post HERbernation 2025: Women urged to navigate challenges, find strength, reignite passion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Financial inclusion gaps persist despite govt interventions – CODE founder

Despite various government policies aimed at empowering women financially, significant gender gaps remain in Nigeria’s financial inclusion landscape, activist and Connected Development founder, Hamzat Lawal, has said. Speaking during a webinar on Thursday hosted by the PUNCH Media Foundation to mark International Women’s Day 2025, Lawal noted that while Nigeria has a National Financial Inclusion Read More

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7 d. ago Societal barriers still limit women’s potential in Nigeria despite education – Expert

A professor of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at Obafemi Awolowo University, Bolanle Simeon-Fayomi, has highlighted the systemic barriers limiting women’s access to education, employment, and societal opportunities in Nigeria. Speaking at the PUNCH Media Foundation’s 2025 International Women’s Day Webinar on Thursday, Simeon-Fayomi emphasized that despite education, women are often restricted by societal norms Read More

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7 d. ago Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku

Former Peoples Democratic Party  presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as corrupt and women abuser. Atiku, in his reaction to the sexual harassment allegations levelled by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Akpabio, said that the former governor of Akwa Ibom State is known with corrupt history. The former vp also […] The post Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “Beware Of Women Who Pray Online But Avoid Church” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Kingsley Okonkwo, relationship coach and Lead Pastor of David’s Christian Centre, Lagos, has cautioned men against engaging with certain women on social media to protect their peace of mind. The clergyman posted on his Instagram story on Tuesday, listing the types of women men should avoid. He first advised men to stay away from women […] The post “Beware Of Women Who Pray Online But Avoid Church” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senator donates Catholic, Anglican women’s uniforms to 25,000 in Anambra

As part of activities marking this year’s 2025 Mothering Sunday, the women from Catholic and Anglican denominations have taken delivery of yards of Catholic Women’s Organisation and Anglican Women Mary Sumner uniforms for 25,000 women donated to them by the Senator representing Anambra North, Tony Nwoye. The recipients were members of the Catholic Women Organisation Read More

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8 d. ago Senator donates uniforms to 25,000 Catholic, Anglican women in Anambra

As part of activities marking this year’s 2025 Mothering Sunday, the women from Catholic and Anglican denominations have taken delivery of yards of Catholic Women’s Organisation and Anglican Women Mary Sumner uniforms for 25,000 women donated to them by the Senator representing Anambra North, Tony Nwoye. The recipients were members of the Catholic Women Organisation Read More

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8 d. ago IWD: PUNCH Media Foundation hosts webinar on Advancing Gender Equality

As part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2025, PUNCH Media Foundation (PMF) is set to host a thought-provoking webinar themed “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The virtual event, scheduled for Thursday, 27 March 2025, at 11:00 AM, will bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and advocates to explore critical pathways to Read More

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8 d. ago IWD: PUNCH Media Foundation hosts webinar on gender disparities

The PUNCH Media Foundation will host a webinar on Thursday, to propose solutions to women’s rights challenges and gender disparities. The webinar being held in commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day will see thought leaders and advocates advance practical measures that will engender gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria, Read More

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9 d. ago EFCC Arrests Two Women For Allegedly Hawking Naira Notes In Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two women for allegedly hawking naira notes. The suspects, named Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi, were taken into custody in Lagos on March 21. According to a statement issued on Monday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, N3,850.000 and N1,600,000 were recovered from the […] The post EFCC Arrests Two Women For Allegedly Hawking Naira Notes In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Access Bank to honour Power of 100 awardees at IWD conference

By Chinwendu Obienyi     Access Bank, in its quest to foster gender equality and women’s empowerment, has announced that it will be honouring the distinguished Power of 100 awardees at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference. The event, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025, will celebrate the achievements of exceptional women […] The post Access Bank to honour Power of 100 awardees at IWD conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IWD: Unilever drives action for gender inclusion, empowerment

By Zika Bobby As part of efforts to drive workplace inclusion, Unilever Nigeria hosted the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration at its Oregun and Agbara sites respectively. The event brought together professionals and advocates to discuss the importance of diverse and inclusive leadership. It reinforced Unilever’s commitment to fostering a culture where women thrive and […] The post IWD: Unilever drives action for gender inclusion, empowerment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Governor Sule Bags The Independent’s Governor Of The Year Award

The Independent Newspaper on Saturday, March 15, 2025, honoured “distinguished men, women and institutions that made the year 2024 remarkable in their various spheres – economy, politics, leadership, as well as the arts and entertainment” with awards. According to the organization the “nominations, which were determined by the Independent Board of Editors, took cognisance of […]

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2 w. ago Customs names Remi Tinubu grand patron of volleyball tournament

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Following preparations to commence the long-awaited African Volleyball Tournament in April 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service has named the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as the Grand Patron of the upcoming female volleyball tournament. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this announcement when he officially visited the First Lady at her […] The post Customs names Remi Tinubu grand patron of volleyball tournament appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Firm commits to women empowerment, provides business, digital skills training

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) reinforced its commitment to women’s empowerment by hosting read more Firm commits to women empowerment, provides business, digital skills training

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2 w. ago U17 Women World Cup Qualifier: Flamingos Beat South Africa, Progress To Next Round

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated South Africa 2-0 in the qualifying series for 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to reach the final stage slated for next month. Recall that the Nigeria’s side had defeated the Bantwana 3-1 in the first leg of the clash, meaning they progressed to the next phase of the qualification race with […] The post U17 Women World Cup Qualifier: Flamingos Beat South Africa, Progress To Next Round appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Segilola Resources empowers over 200 women with business, digital skills

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Segilola Resources Operating Limited reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment by hosting beneficiaries of its Segilola Women’s Initiative Programme and Livelihood Restoration Programme in Osun State. In collaboration with Ilesa Business School, the business training session equipped over 200 women with essential entrepreneurial and digital skills to strengthen Read More

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2 w. ago First Lady named Grand Patron for 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship

Says country has space in every sphere for women Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has been named Grand Patron for the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship, scheduled for April this year. The First Lady declared that Nigeria has a space for women in all spheres, and they can occupy that […] The post First Lady named Grand Patron for 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Remi Tinubu Named Grand Patron Of African Women’s Volleyball Championship

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has said the nation has a space for women in all spheres and they could occupy that space with their continued hard work and dedication. Mrs Tinubu was speaking during the visit by the management team of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) […]

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