7 d. ago UNICEF reiterates commitment to providing technical support to Bauchi communities

Tribune Online UNICEF reiterates commitment to providing technical support to Bauchi communities The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated its commitment to providing technical support to communities in Bauchi State to sustain its various interventions aimed at improving the health of women and children. UNICEF reiterates commitment to providing technical support to Bauchi communities Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Women farmers seek access to mechanised equipment, govt support

Women in Mechanised Agriculture has renewed its call for government support to enhance women’s access to mechanised farming equipment and integrate women-focused agricultural empowerment initiatives into national policies. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja, WIMA Board Chairperson Dr Aisha Waziri stressed that mechanisation is crucial to improving agricultural productivity and empowering women across Nigeria. Read More

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9 d. ago Sen. Natasha’s saga setback for women inclusion in politics – Women Africa Int’l

By Adesuwa Tsan The president and founder of gender advocacy and inclusion non-governmental organisation, Women Africa International, Rev. Mrs. Ijeoma Emeribe, has described the controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a setback for women’s inclusion in governance. With only four women in the Nigerian Senate, she warned, “This moment is […] The post Sen. Natasha’s saga setback for women inclusion in politics – Women Africa Int’l appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IWD: Emuwa, others advocate women collaboration at UBA Business Series

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Angela Emuwa, and panellists at the first Business Series of 2025 of the United Bank for Africa Plc on Thursday called on women to support themselves to break barriers and end pay inequality. The event, which doubles as the commemoration of the 2025 Read More

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1 week ago For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

Ayodele Olojede, Divisional Head, Retail & SME, Wema Bank Plc In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, true leadership is about read more For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago VFD Group partners with Arcadia Africa Day to support 5,000 women

VFD Group has partnered with Arcadia Africa Day, a subsidiary of Utopia Media Group, to support 5,000 women-led small and read more VFD Group partners with Arcadia Africa Day to support 5,000 women-led SMEs

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2 w. ago IWD: WOFAN empowers 54,000 women across nine states with rice distribution initiative

Tribune Online IWD: WOFAN empowers 54,000 women across nine states with rice distribution initiative As part of its commitment to women’s empowerment, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has launched a transformative initiative to support 54,000 underserved women in agro-marketing. This effort, rolled out under its Mini Project Initiative to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, aims to boost family incomes and strengthen financial inclusion. The initiative, which prioritizes […] IWD: WOFAN empowers 54,000 women across nine states with rice distribution initiative Tribune Online

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2 w. ago IWD 2025: Women Are Pillars Of Our Homes, We Must Keep Celebrating Them — Wike

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed women for their invaluable contributions to the society, saying that “as pillars of our homes and considering their roles in our society, they are worthy to be celebrated.” The Minister, in his goodwill message on this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD 2025), expressed appreciation to […]

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2 w. ago Int’l Women’s Day: Our appreciation, support for women in our lives

Tribune Online Int’l Women’s Day: Our appreciation, support for women in our lives Every March 8th, people around the world mark the International Women’s Day. Students of Tekhols Schools, Oluwokekere, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State, join others in celebrating and appreciating the women who care for us every day. Great Abiodun-Kolawole, 13 years old, JSS 3 THE women in my life, whose roles I cannot quantify, are my mum, […] Int’l Women’s Day: Our appreciation, support for women in our lives Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ECOFEPA Calls For Increased Funding To Empower Women In Politics

The ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) has emphasised the urgent need for increased funding to support the organisation’s mission of advancing women’s political participation in West Africa. The president of ECOFEPA, Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay, who made the call at a meeting to review the ECOFEPA statute and adopt the 2025 work plan on Thursday […]

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3 w. ago Constitution Review: UK Pushes For Greater Women Representation In Nigeria’s Parliament

As the constitution review exercise gains momentum in both chambers of the National Assembly, the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has expressed support for a bill seeking special seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. The call for the passage of the bill, which seeks a constitutional amendment […]

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3 w. ago Constitution review: UK wants special seats for women in NASS, state assemblies

Tribune Online Constitution review: UK wants special seats for women in NASS, state assemblies "The purpose of this visit is to call for your support for the special seats for women in parliament by ensuring that bills already sponsored for that purpose are considered and passed.” Constitution review: UK wants special seats for women in NASS, state assemblies Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NGO engages stakeholders on gender quota, women’s political participation

Tribune Online NGO engages stakeholders on gender quota, women’s political participation A non-governmental organization, Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development (BIGIF), has engaged non-state actors and other stakeholders in Ekiti state towards increasing women’s political participation. The engagement was organized by BIGIF with the support of UN Women and the Government of Canada in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital had in attendance civil society organisations, media, […] NGO engages stakeholders on gender quota, women’s political participation Tribune Online

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4 w. ago NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NORSK JOURNALISTSLAG) has trained female journalists in Benue on Gender Equity and Safety. Welcoming participants at the 2-day training which started on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the NAWOJ Chairman Benue […] The post NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has given a grant of ₦50 million to the First Lady of Kaduna State, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, to support 1,000 women petty traders in the state. Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna Tribune Online

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