43 h. ago Financial inclusion gaps persist despite govt interventions – CODE founder

Despite various government policies aimed at empowering women financially, significant gender gaps remain in Nigeria’s financial inclusion landscape, activist and Connected Development founder, Hamzat Lawal, has said. Speaking during a webinar on Thursday hosted by the PUNCH Media Foundation to mark International Women’s Day 2025, Lawal noted that while Nigeria has a National Financial Inclusion Read More

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45 h. ago Societal barriers still limit women’s potential in Nigeria despite education – Expert

A professor of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at Obafemi Awolowo University, Bolanle Simeon-Fayomi, has highlighted the systemic barriers limiting women’s access to education, employment, and societal opportunities in Nigeria. Speaking at the PUNCH Media Foundation’s 2025 International Women’s Day Webinar on Thursday, Simeon-Fayomi emphasized that despite education, women are often restricted by societal norms Read More

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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2 w. ago IWD: Seek total eradication of gender disparity, Akwa Ibom first lady urges women

Tribune Online IWD: Seek total eradication of gender disparity, Akwa Ibom first lady urges women The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has called on women to be intentional in advocating for total eradication of gender disparity in the society in Nigeria and the world over. Lady Obareki made the call during the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration on the theme “Accelerate Action,” held […] IWD: Seek total eradication of gender disparity, Akwa Ibom first lady urges women Tribune Online

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4 w. ago CADEF seeks stringent regulations, consumer education to drive renewable energy adoption

By Chinenye Anuforo Experts and the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) are calling for a significant overhaul in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, emphasizing the necessity of robust standards and comprehensive policy frameworks. CADEF recently hosted a webinar, “Understanding Solar Panel Efficiency and Battery Storage,” building on their December 2024 “DER Advantage” session, which aimed […] The post CADEF seeks stringent regulations, consumer education to drive renewable energy adoption appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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