2 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Flags Off 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship

Top women’s volleyball clubs in Africa have begun battle for the top prize at the 2025 Africa Women’s volleyball club championship in Abuja after it was declared open by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu. While charging participants to compete clean, the First Lady, in a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, on Friday, […]

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9 h. ago FCT FA Gives N720,000 To Area Councils As Inaugural Women’s Football Tourney Kicks Off April 10

The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has allocated a total of N720,000 to the six Area Councils in the Territory in preparation for its inaugural Inter-Area Councils Women’s Tournament, set to commence on April 10, 2025. The funding announcement was made in a press statement signed by the head of media committee, FCT […]

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35 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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53 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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57 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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59 h. ago Women Leaders Advocate Meritocracy, Equity, Visibility In Leadership Positions

Top female executives from various industries have challenged traditional workplace norms, even as they championed meritocracy, gender equity, and visibility in leadership positions. Industry leaders including the managing director of Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Oyeyimika Adeboye; asset manager at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Areje Adegoke, and head of relationship and stakeholders management at […]

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3 d. ago Women Affairs Minister, 64 Others Honoured By Arise News For Public Service Impacts

The Arise News Channel’s Board of Editors has honoured the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, for her outstanding leadership in championing the cause of women, children and vulnerable groups. The minister was represented at the event by a philanthropist and founder of the Alafia Foundation, Mrs Olasumbo Odunsi. The event which held at […]

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4 d. ago Axis Of Hope Initiative Empowers Women In Jahi Community Of FCT

Axis of Hope Initiative has empowered women entrepreneurs and partnered with PL Mentorship Club for “Parents Connect 2.0: Mindset Shift.” It has also donated cash to women in Jahi as part of its empowerment initiatives to support women at the grassroots level in the FCT. Axis of Hope Initiative (AXHOI), is a non-governmental organization dedicated […]

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4 d. ago Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to infrastructural development in Abuja Despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike has played a crucial role in implementing key development projects in the capital city. His collaboration with the APC-led administration […] The post Wike’s Work In FCT Proves Nigeria’s Diversity Can Drive Progress – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Cardoso Women constitute 35% of CBN’s directors, half of non

Tribune Online Cardoso Women constitute 35% of CBN’s directors, half of non-executive board – Cardoso Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office, Governor Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to gender-balanced leadership, noting that the rise of women in key positions reflects a global shift towards inclusive governance. Cardoso Women constitute 35% of CBN’s directors, half of non-executive board – Cardoso Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Businesses need policies that support gender diversity to drive women’s leadership representation – Osuhor

THELMA OSUHOR is the operations director, services, Sub-Saharan Africa at GE Vernova’s Gas Power. In this interview with JOSEPHINE OKOJIE read more Businesses need policies that support gender diversity to drive women’s leadership representation – Osuhor

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8 d. ago Commissioner seeks journalists’ support to fight GBV in Kaduna

Tribune Online Commissioner seeks journalists’ support to fight GBV in Kaduna The Kaduna State Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, has called for the support of journalists to promote inclusivity and combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in communities across the state. Commissioner seeks journalists’ support to fight GBV in Kaduna Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Specialists To Guide Women On Fertility Preservation, Fibroid Management In Abuja

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), especially women facing reproductive health challenges, particularly those dealing with cancer, fibroids, and adenomyosis, will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance at the Abuja Reproductive Health Week 2025. The event, scheduled for March 26th – 27th, is being organised by Nordica Fertility Centre in collaboration with the […]

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1 week ago Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Leading The Future Of Agribusiness

In an industry long dominated by men, women are breaking barriers, challenging conventions, and proving themselves as formidable leaders in agribusiness worldwide. Today, female entrepreneurs are driving the future of agriculture with bold innovations, sustainable practices, and a relentless focus on growth and empowerment. From Nigeria’s vast farmlands to the vineyards of Lebanon and the […]

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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 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 Develop policies to fight illegal hikes in prices of food items, Cleric tells govt

Ajiboye Lagbaji, a renowned Islamic scholar and the Chief Imam of Allahu Wahid Central Mosque, Ondo, in Ondo State, has read more Develop policies to fight illegal hikes in prices of food items, Cleric tells govt

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1 week ago Sexual harassment: Kenyan lawmaker urges Nigerians to support Sen. Natasha

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   A Kenyan lawmaker, Crystal Asige, has called on Nigerians to rally behind Senator Natasha in her fight for equity and political space, emphasizing the systemic challenges women face in leadership.   She said this in Abuja on Friday at a pre-event press conference of the annual colloquium of Haske Satumari […] The post Sexual harassment: Kenyan lawmaker urges Nigerians to support Sen. Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Women in leadership: WISCAR demands government, others’ commitment to gender inclusion

insists on procedural justice, right to fair hearing Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), a not-for-profit organisation focused on empowering professional read more Women in leadership: WISCAR demands government, others’ commitment to gender inclusion

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2 w. ago Beyond representation: Institutionalising women in leadership

The conversation around gender equity in leadership tends to peak every March, with companies rolling out initiatives, events, panels, adverts, read more Beyond representation: Institutionalising women in leadership

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