16 h. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago MTN Foundation, Womenovate push for gender inclusion in tech, engineering

The MTN Foundation and Womenovate have joined forces to promote greater inclusion of women and girls in tech and engineering read more MTN Foundation, Womenovate push for gender inclusion in tech, engineering

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4 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago WISCAR targets gender parity in Nigeria’s legal profession with mentorship initiative

The Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), has initiated the mentorship advancement for gender inclusion in the legal profession through the read more WISCAR targets gender parity in Nigeria’s legal profession with mentorship initiative

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8 d. ago STRIDE Campaign calls for collective action for gender parity

The STRIDE Campaign is championing gender parity and inclusion, calling for collective action to tackle the challenges confronting Nigerian women. read more STRIDE Campaign calls for collective action for gender parity

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8 d. ago Gender inclusivity: NDDC, women group, others call for urgent reforms

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu Participants at the recent International Women’s Day celebration organised by Womanhood Outreach International and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have called for a new deal for Nigerian women.  The event held  in Ughelli, Delta State is themed, “Accelerating Action: Investing in Women, Advancing Rights, Leadership & Equality” Director of […] The post Gender inclusivity: NDDC, women group, others call for urgent reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Closing gender gap in finance can lift 700,000 Nigerians from poverty – SEC

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that closing the financial inclusion gender gap could lift 700,000 Nigerians out of poverty by 2030. Director-General of the Commission, Dr Emomotimi Agama, stated this on Wednesday, June 25, at the United Capital Asset Management Investment Forum held in Lagos. According to a […] The post Closing gender gap in finance can lift 700,000 Nigerians from poverty – SEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s irrigation project sets standard in gender inclusion — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria’s irrigation project sets standard in gender inclusion — Minister Professor Utsev pointed to the "Institutionalization of Gender-Based Violence Response" as a key success, noting the development and implementation of GBV Action Plans across all project schemes. Nigeria’s irrigation project sets standard in gender inclusion — Minister Tribune Online

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1 week ago Criminologists Push For Correctional Service Reformation In Nigeria

The Nigeria Society for Criminology (NSC) has stressed the urgent need for correctional service reformation, disclosing that out of the 81,288 total inmates in Nigeria’s Correctional Service centres across the country, 53,811 are on the awaiting trial list. As a result, the society said it is set to address the challenges facing the Nigerian Correctional […]

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1 week ago Pharmacists clash with doctors over hospital leadership in Nigeria

By Doris Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has countered recent assertions made by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), calling for urgent reforms to end the physician monopoly in the nation’s health institutions. In a clash with NARD over hospital leadership, the ACPN argues that physician dominance in the administration […] The post Pharmacists clash with doctors over hospital leadership in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement, as Tinubu, Talon call for urgent regional reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria and the Republic of Benin took a significant step towards deeper bilateral integration on Saturday, June 21, by signing an agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation and serving as a model for broader Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional integration. The Nigeria-Benin integration effort builds on recent initiatives such […] The post Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement, as Tinubu, Talon call for urgent regional reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ondo women group hails Aiyedatiwa’s policies on gender inclusion

Tribune Online Ondo women group hails Aiyedatiwa’s policies on gender inclusion He urged NCWS to continue to promote harmony among the womenfolk, assuring them of his administration's unwavering support. Ondo women group hails Aiyedatiwa’s policies on gender inclusion Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Fintech firm champions financial inclusion, gender empowerment

In a bold stride toward advancing financial inclusion and literacy, HerVest, an inclusive fintech platform, hosted the third edition of read more Fintech firm champions financial inclusion, gender empowerment

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3 w. ago 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report

•  Calls for urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. […] The post 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. At the report launch held at the CISLAC […] The post TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NLC Raises Alarm Over Pension Transparency, Calls For Urgent Reforms

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has raised strong concerns over the federal government’s prolonged delay in reconstituting the board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), warning that the absence of a governing board undermines transparency and accountability in the management of workers’ retirement savings. Speaking to journalists at the Annual […]

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4 w. ago Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms

From Idu Jude Abuja The Big Tent Shadow Cabinet, a good governance advocacy group, has called for urgent constitutional and electoral reforms to strengthen the nation’s democracy, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The reforms, it said, would address structural issues such as the concentration of power in the Federal Government, which it observed, is […] The post Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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