23 h. ago Beyond Women’s Month: SBC supports gender equality at The Influence Agency’s ‘Influencer Mixer’

The Influence Agency, a foremost PR outfit, has hosted its inaugural Influencer Mixer in celebration of Women’s Month, with Seven-Up read more Beyond Women’s Month: SBC supports gender equality at The Influence Agency’s ‘Influencer Mixer’

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1 week 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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1 week 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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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 Ondo gov unveils boys empowerment programme, challenges gender norms

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday officially launched the Male-Child Sensitisation Programme in Akure, the state capital. According to the governor, the programme aims to promote gender equality and challenge traditional patriarchal norms. The launch took place in three schools in Ondo town: Ondo Boys High School, Ondo Anglican Grammar School, and St. Read More

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1 week ago Kalu seeks gender equality in varsity admission, hails Tinubu’s education initiatives

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin  Kalu has called for gender parity in admission into the nation’s universities. This is just as he commended the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its commitment to education particularly  the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act as an important initiative. . Delivering a lecture at Read More

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1 week ago Parents, Scholars Urged To Promote Gender Equality, Child Dev’t

Parents and scholars have been urged to promote gender equality and provide opportunities for the empowerment of children from a young age. The call was made during a play staged by Beautiful Beginning Academy Abuja with the theme: ‘People of the Sun’ which ignited the battle for identity, power, and survival. In the play voices […]

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2 w. ago Group unveils report, calls for women inclusion in conflict resolution

The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria Programme has launched the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Report, a key resource aimed at addressing the exclusion of women and marginalised groups in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts. A statement on Friday noted that the report was unveiled at a high-level stakeholder event in Abuja, which Read More

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2 w. ago Group Raises Alarm Over Plans To Recall Kogi Central Senator Natasha, Tasks INEC On Due Process

Womanifesto, a gender equality advocacy group, has expressed concerns over alleged harassment and intimidation being faced by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The group particularly condemned the plans to recall the female lawmaker from the Senate, citing political coercion and a troubling disregard for the rule of law by her opponents. Womanifesto, therefore, called on […]

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2 w. ago Women Group Writes Tinubu, Seeks Transparency, Justice In Akpoti

Womanifesto, a gender equality movement comprising Nigerian women from various sectors in Nigeria and the diaspora, has expressed concern over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate, describing the situation as an injustice against the female lawmaker. The group specifically criticised the alleged sexual harassment and misogynistic tendencies she experienced, as well […]

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3 w. ago G. Elias supports gender equality through outreach to survivors of domestic violence

G. Elias, a Nigerian business law firm, organised community outreach activities in Lagos and Abuja to commemorate International Women’s Day read more G. Elias supports gender equality through outreach to survivors of domestic violence

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3 w. ago Morning Fresh’s IWD 2025 Campaign: Celebrating Multifaceted Women and Breaking the Box

With March being International Women’s Month, brands are stepping up to join the global conversation about gender equality. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” is all about pushing for real change on inclusion, emphasizing urgent and decisive efforts to advance gender equality for all women and girls,and Morning Fresh dived in with an IWD campaign that’s Read More

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3 w. ago IWD: Wema Bank Committed To Women Empowerment, Says CEO Oseni

Wema Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Moruf Oseni, has reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to accelerating action for women empowerment, gender inclusion, and equality. Speaking at the Wema Bank International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 event in Lagos, Oseni emphasized the bank’s long-standing commitment to empowering women. “We walk the talk when it comes to women empowerment,” he stated. […]

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3 w. ago Pyrates Confraternity, WiCare Foundation collaborate to promote gender equality

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, and the WiCare Lekota Foundation have pledged to promote programmes that advance gender equality. The Capoon of NAS, Pyrates Confraternity, Ikeja Chapter, Panama Deck, Mr Ima Ero, stated this during a live programme on Naija FM radio station in commemoration of International Women’s Day […] The post Pyrates Confraternity, WiCare Foundation collaborate to promote gender equality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Legislative, political institutions should create opportunities for women — Ekiti speaker

Tribune Online Legislative, political institutions should create opportunities for women — Ekiti speaker “Achieving gender equality is not a women’s issue alone—it requires the commitment of men and institutions to challenge biases, support affirmative action, and ensure equal opportunities for all,” she said. Legislative, political institutions should create opportunities for women — Ekiti speaker Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Accelerate action: Reproductive rights and abortion access in Lagos State

Every year on International Women’s Day (IWD), we reflect on progress, celebrate achievements, and reignite our commitment to gender equality. read more Accelerate action: Reproductive rights and abortion access in Lagos State

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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 Palton Morgan calls for accelerated action on gender equality

Palton Morgan Holdings, a real estate investment firm in Nigeria, marked the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) with strong commitment read more Palton Morgan calls for accelerated action on gender equality

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3 w. ago NGX Group, CSCS, SEC, others rally stakeholders to accelerate gender equality in Nigeria

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), in collaboration with Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), hosted a high-impact symposium to read more NGX Group, CSCS, SEC, others rally stakeholders to accelerate gender equality in Nigeria

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3 w. ago Schneider Electric targets gender parity in recruitment, leadership

Schneider Electric has reiterated its commitment to promoting gender equality and accelerating employee growth as part of its celebration of International Women’s Day, it said in a statement on Sunday. The company said the 2025 IWD theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ highlights the need for urgent steps in addressing systemic gender biases and advancing gender equality. The Read More

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