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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8 d. ago CAN urges peaceful coexistence, advocates empowerment for Bauchi women

The Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria has advocated for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. WOWICAN chairperson Elizabeth Azizi made the call at the 8th WOWICAN Annual Convention held in Bauchi. At the event that brought together 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Elizabeth emphasised the need for peaceful coexistence, women empowerment, Read More

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9 d. ago Scaling up solid waste management for a sustainable Lagos: The LAFARGE

Lafarge Africa continues to take significant steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve meaningful read more Scaling up solid waste management for a sustainable Lagos: The LAFARGE-LASG partnership

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9 d. ago Lafarge Africa advocates women’s empowerment, workplace diversity

Lafarge Africa Plc, a building solutions company, and Nigerian cement manufacturer has announced its dedication to promoting gender inclusion, workplace read more Lafarge Africa advocates women’s empowerment, workplace diversity

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9 d. ago We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige

Tribune Online We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige Aderonke Ige, a lawyer, human rights activist, advocate for organically African development, is social justice crusader, environmental justice advocate and founder of Help Initiative for Social Justice and Humanitarian Development (HI), whose work spans the intersections of social justice, environmental justice and the intersections of women’s rights in these development agendas. She speaks with ADEOLA […] We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige Tribune Online

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1 week ago Atiku Rallies Support For Corps Member Who Criticised Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as a symbol of a new generation of politically engaged women committed to advocacy and democratic participation. Atiku stated this while urging support for Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who claimed to […]

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago IWD: Stakeholders advocate accelerated action on women’s, girls’ rights

To commemorate International Women’s Day, women activists and leaders have advocated increased action on women and girls empowerment, equality and equity. The activists are also demanding poverty eradication and an end to violence against women and girls in the country. They noted that while the gap between the male-to-female population in the country was not Read More

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2 w. ago IWD: DEPOWA Advocates Implementation Of Policies To Promote Women’s Inclusion 

The president of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has called on institutions and individuals to implement more policies and programmes that promote women’s empowerment and inclusion. Mrs Musa made the call during the Health Walk organised by DEPOWA on Saturday in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day […]

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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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2 w. ago IWD 2025: IRIAD decries gender inequality, girl child education gaps

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD), the Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD), a civil rights organisation, has highlighted several key issues affecting women and girls in Nigeria, particularly poor representation in governance. In a statement issued by its Director, Princess Hamman-Obels, the group said that […] The post IWD 2025: IRIAD decries gender inequality, girl child education gaps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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: IPAC Advocates More Women In Politics, Inclusive Governance

The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has felicitated with women around the world on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day with the theme; “For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The day is set aside to commemorate women’s achievements in building a better society and highlights their challenges. Hajiya Zainab A. Ibrahim, […]

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3 w. ago Women Advocate For Rights, Equality On International Women’s Day

As the world marks this year’s  International Women’s Day, women in various areas of endeavour in Abia State  have reflected on the occasion, pressing for more women-friendly reforms. They spoke to LEADERSHIP Weekend on their rights, equality, healthcare, dignity, inclusivity and empowerment as well as injustice, political bias, gender-based violence and inequality against them in […]

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3 w. ago Olori Atuwatse III Advocates Women’s Inclusion In Governance

The Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, has made a call for greater inclusion of women in governance, urging stakeholders to rewrite the narrative of leadership in Nigeria. Speaking at the Art for Governance Exhibition in Abuja, an event initiated by the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, […]

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3 w. ago FUOYE students, group defend VC amid sexual harassment allegation

Students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Wednesday, staged a protest against what they described as an attempt to destabilise the institution through unsubstantiated allegations against the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. Similarly, an advocacy group, Campaign for Justice and Fair Play, accused the National Women’s Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Read More

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3 w. ago Oluremi Tinubu Advocates For Special Legislative Seats For Women In National Assembly

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to pass the bill proposing the creation of special seats for women in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The bill, which seeks to establish 74 additional seats exclusively for women, has successfully passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Advocates For Special Legislative Seats For Women In National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms

Tribune Online Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms A coalition of African trade unions, civil society organizations, women’s rights groups, and children’s advocates has issued a strong call for debt justice and economic reforms in Africa, decrying the crushing burden of unsustainable debt that continued to strangle African economies and deprive millions of citizens of their basic rights. This urgent appeal was led […] Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Lafarge proposes N1.20kobo final dividend as profit rises to N100bn

Lafarge Africa Plc has proposed a final dividend of 120 kobo for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The read more Lafarge proposes N1.20kobo final dividend as profit rises to N100bn

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