48 h. ago Alaafin will support, encourage women empowerment, economic potentials – Owoade

Abiwumi Owoade, wife of Alaafin of Oyo on Wednesday, said that her husband, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of read more Alaafin will support, encourage women empowerment, economic potentials – Owoade

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49 h. ago Access Bank, Stakeholders Champion Women’s Economic Inclusion

Access Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s vice president, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity. Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference held in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that gender inclusivity is […]

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66 h. ago Alaafin ‘ll Encourage, Support Women Empowerment Initiatives — Oyo Queen

The wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Ayaba Abiwumi Owoade has expressed the readiness of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, towards encouraging and supporting activities that can improve women economic power to develop high-esteem, boost confidence and exhibit their God-given potentials. Ayaba Abiwumi called on the three tiers of governments to provide enabling environment for […]

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3 d. ago 24 hours after lessor seizes Green Africa planes, airline buys aircraft

Barely 24 hours after Green Africa was grounded following the retrieval of all its three aircraft by its lessor, ACIA Aero Leasing, the airline in collaboration with Access Bank has procured an aircraft. The airline made this known through a statement signed by its media officer, Omolara Kehinde, and made available to our correspondent on Read More

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4 d. ago FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

FundQuest Financial Services Limited has hosted FundHER, which empowered about 100 women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to read more FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

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5 d. ago Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies

Tribune Online Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies NIGERIAN banks are increasingly relying on costly short-term commercial papers (CPs) to address liquidity challenges as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces stringent cash reserve policies, driving up deposit costs, Bloomberg reports. Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, the Providus Bank Limited N100.00 billion Commercial Paper Programme registration of the NOVA Merchant […] Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week 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 Belgium, NigWED Seek Accelerated Economic, Social Inclusion Of Women, Girls

Belgium’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, has stressed the need to have societies where women are not silenced or punished for speaking against harassment and discrimination. Speaking at an event to mark the International Women’s Day organised by the Belgian Embassy in Nigeria and the Nigerian Women Economic Development (NigWED) Project, the ambassador reaffirmed Belgium’s […]

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1 week ago Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women says the Economist

When she ran for governor of Nigeria’s Kogi state in 2019 gunmen shot at Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cars, her party’s offices read more Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women says the Economist

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2 w. ago Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others

Tribune Online Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects conspired to rob their victims using a sharp knife. They stole a Redmi Android phone valued at N150,000, a Tecno Android phone valued at N100,000, three ATM cards (Access Bank, Ecobank, and GTBank), and N3,000 in cash. Gombe: Police nab nine suspects for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Banking stocks drive financial sector to N9.49tn market value

The financial services sector on the Nigerian Exchange closed with a total market capitalisation of N9.49tn, driven by performances from banking stocks, particularly Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, and Access Holdings Plc. Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc emerged as the most valuable financial institution, with a market capitalisation of N2.07tn, trading at Read More

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3 w. ago Access Bank Pushes For Investment In Financial Infrastructure For Africa’s Sustainable Growth

The managing director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna highlighted the need for Africa to take control of its economic destiny by fostering deeper collaboration, investing in financial infrastructure, and creating homegrown solutions that drive sustainable growth. Ogbonna stated this at the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the continent’s vast trade […]

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3 w. ago How ‘SARA by Wema’ is redefining gender finance, creating opportunities

In a world where women play a pivotal role in driving economic growth yet continue to face systemic barriers to read more How ‘SARA by Wema’ is redefining gender finance, creating opportunities

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3 w. ago IWD 2025: NiDCOM Chair calls for stronger political, economic support for Nigerian women

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for a more intentional approach in supporting read more IWD 2025: NiDCOM Chair calls for stronger political, economic support for Nigerian women

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3 w. ago Oyebanji’s wife harps on empowerment of women for economic devt

Tribune Online Oyebanji’s wife harps on empowerment of women for economic devt Wife of the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has reiterated the need for women and girl children to be empowered for the socio-economic development of society. The governor’s wife explained that the role of women cannot be overemphasized, noting that stakeholders and governments at all levels must be ready to support women to […] Oyebanji’s wife harps on empowerment of women for economic devt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘Gender equality in employment would take almost two centuries’ —ILO

Tribune Online ‘Gender equality in employment would take almost two centuries’ —ILO Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an agenda for equality, women still face significant barriers in the economy, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) brief released on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Despite employment gaps between women and men narrowing from 27.1 to 23.1 percentage points […] ‘Gender equality in employment would take almost two centuries’ —ILO Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Celebrating Exceptional Leadership: Oyindamola Lami Adeyemi’s Story

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025: Empowering Economies: BusinessDay Special Report on Outstanding Women In commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s read more Celebrating Exceptional Leadership: Oyindamola Lami Adeyemi’s Story

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3 w. ago 104,000 Girls Benefit from Cash Transfer Programme In Katsina

Katsina State government has disbursed Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (CCTP) funds to 104,111 girls across 255 secondary schools in the state. While commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering women and girls through targeted interventions in education and economic development. “Education remains a powerful tool for […]

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3 w. ago Access Bank unveils solar financing to power Nigeria’s health sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc has introduced a solar energy financing model to facilitate sustainable energy supply across Nigeria’s health sector, offering medical facilities as an alternative to costly and unreliable grid power. The ‘Solar for Health’ initiative is designed to provide hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities with affordable financing options to install […] The post Access Bank unveils solar financing to power Nigeria’s health sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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