3 d. ago Cardoso champions gender equity as women hold 35% of CBN’s director positions

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In a landmark development for gender representation in Nigeria’s banking sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that women now constitute 35 percent of its  directors and half of its Non-Executive Board. This, according to the apex bank, indicate  a strategic push towards gender-balanced leadership under Governor Olayemi Cardoso.  […] The post Cardoso champions gender equity as women hold 35% of CBN’s director positions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Breaking Barriers: Lessons from Namibia’s Women Leaders for Business, Governance 

For the first time in Namibia’s history, women hold the presidency and vice presidency. This is not just a victory read more Breaking Barriers: Lessons from Namibia’s Women Leaders for Business, Governance 

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9 d. 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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2 w. ago Natasha’s suspension, attack on women’s voices in governance – Group

Tribune Online Natasha’s suspension, attack on women’s voices in governance – Group The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for the fair and respectful treatment of female senators in the Nigerian Senate, emphasising the need for inclusivity and gender equity in governance. The Centre expressed concern over the recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging for her immediate reinstatement. In a statement […] Natasha’s suspension, attack on women’s voices in governance – Group Tribune Online

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3 w. ago IWD: Enact laws to advance gender equity, remove barriers to women’s progress in Nigeria – Agunbiade

As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Agunbiade has called read more IWD: Enact laws to advance gender equity, remove barriers to women’s progress in Nigeria – Agunbiade

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3 w. ago Women’s Day: Tinubu, govs, others hail women’s resilience, impact in nation’s building

Tribune Online Women’s Day: Tinubu, govs, others hail women’s resilience, impact in nation’s building Nigerian women have been urged to remain resolute in their pursuit of equality and societal advancement. The admonition from political leaders across the country came on the heels of global celebration of International Women’s Day on Saturday. The day served as both a reflection on the strides made in gender equity and a call to […] Women’s Day: Tinubu, govs, others hail women’s resilience, impact in nation’s building Tribune Online

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3 w. ago IWD: Group hails Ekiti’s gender equity efforts, urges more women in politics

The Executive Lead, Albinism Network Association, Muyiwa Abegunde, on Saturday hailed the efforts of the Ekiti State Government to promote gender equity and provide opportunities for women to thrive. Abegunde also took pride in the efforts of state and non-state actors, who he said had been vocal advocates for women’s empowerment and inclusion. He spoke Read More

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3 w. ago IWD: AMAC Chairman Commits To Increasing Women’s Representation In Governance

The chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, has pledged to enhance the involvement of women in governance. Maikalangu made this commitment in commemoration of the celebration of International Women’s Day in Abuja. He emphasised that gender equity will remain a top priority for his administration in the coming years. “Our administration […]

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3 w. ago EHA Clinics secures $2m investment to boost healthcare access

EHA Impact Ventures, a gender-lens impact investing firm, has announced a $2 million equity investment in EHA Clinics, a leading network of primary care facilities in Nigeria. The investment aims to expand the clinic’s services to new locations, extend clinical service lines, and enhance community outreach programs to improve healthcare accessibility across the country. According Read More

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4 w. ago Ice Prince, Destalker, Others To Perform At Evolution Of Washington

It will be a day of laughter and excitement as top comedians, musicians, actors and others from the beauty pageant industry are set to thrill guests at the 2024 Evolution Of Washington tagged: “Wetin Women Really Want”. This edition is exclusively dedicated to celebrate women, a reason it was fixed to hold the same time […]

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