7 h. ago ‘We are actively addressing barriers faced by vulnerable and underprivileged girls and women’

Sally Othihiwa is a highly accomplished professional with over two decades of experience spanning law, real estate, and social entrepreneurship. read more ‘We are actively addressing barriers faced by vulnerable and underprivileged girls and women’

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4 d. ago Group looks to support young women through education, skills

A non-governmental organization (NGO), Better Girls Empowerment Initiative, is aiming to help young Nigerian women aged 18 to 25 by read more Group looks to support young women through education, skills

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8 d. ago Taking pain relievers for menstrual cramps does not cause infertility —Experts

Tribune Online Taking pain relievers for menstrual cramps does not cause infertility —Experts It is the twenty-first century, yet discussions about menstruation still occur behind closed doors. Many women and girls remain uncomfortable discussing their periods or related issues due to the pervasive culture of shame surrounding this natural process. Many women experience menstrual pain, with at least 70 to 80 per cent reporting painful periods. For some, […] Taking pain relievers for menstrual cramps does not cause infertility —Experts Tribune Online

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1 week ago MTN, Womenovate, Others Champion Inclusion Of Nigerian Girls In STEM

In a spirited push to close the gender gap in science and technology, key stakeholders have renewed calls for greater support and inclusion of Nigerian girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. The fourth Women in Tech and Engineering Summit, held in Abuja and hosted by Womenovate in partnership with the […]

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Nigeria’s First Lady advocates empowerment opportunities for women and girls

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has restated commitment to any cause that will herald improved health and education opportunities for women and girls in Nigeria and, by extension, Africa. Senator Tinubu stated this at the 7th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies’ Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai, which brought […] The post Nigeria’s First Lady advocates empowerment opportunities for women and girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How my struggles with fibroid surgeries shaped my life —Funke

Tribune Online How my struggles with fibroid surgeries shaped my life —Funke-Treasure •Says women should be more open with their reproductive issues Funke-Treasure Akintoye, a retired Assistant Director (Programmes) at Radio Nigeria, is a multiple award-winning, multi-genre media personality and social entrepreneur in Nigeria. She is a girl-child & women advocate and the Convener, Sanitary Pad Media Campaign. In this interview by ADERONKE ADESANYA, she speaks on how […] How my struggles with fibroid surgeries shaped my life —Funke-Treasure Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Prosperity of any nation depends on women, girls empowerment –EU envoy, Mignot

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said that the secret to prosperity of any nation depends on its capacity to empower women and girls. He said every nation that has been able to empower its women and girls in their political, social and economic life, and […] The post Prosperity of any nation depends on women, girls empowerment –EU envoy, Mignot appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Women’s Empowerment Crucial For Sustainable Development – EU Envoy

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has tied the secret to prosperity for any nation to its capacity to empower women and girls. He stated that every nation that has been able to empower its women and girls in their political, social, and economic lives and protect them from abuses […]

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