L-R: Ms Hansatu Adegbite, Executive Director of WIMBIZ; Ms Bisi Adeyemi, Chairman of Board of Trustees of WIMBIZ; and Mrs Chioma Afe, Member, Board of Trustees of WIMBIZ; at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday

WIMBIZ seeks increased women representation, wants media showcase successful women

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:April 17, 2024
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By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has called for increase in women representation in leadership positions in Nigeria. The Chairman of Board of Trustees…

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Foundation partners bank to promote financial inclusion for IDPs

• Post author:Tosin Kolade
• Post published:April 11, 2024
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By Justina Auta Civitas Auxillium Foundation (CAF), a non-governmental organisation has partnered with First Bank of Nigeria Plc to promote financial inclusion initiatives for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Mrs Elizabeth…

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Ogochukwu Eloike, flanked by Mr Goddie Ofose, Covener of The Industry Women Conference and Mrs Bunmi Oke, CEO/Lead Consultant, Ladybird Advertising at the award ceremony

Gender equality advocate, Eloike bags Change Maker award

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:April 7, 2024
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By Joshua Olomu Ogochukwu Eloike, a renowned Nigerian gender equality advocate, has clinched the highly coveted ‘Change Maker Gender Advocacy’ category of the prestigious Change Maker Awards. Eloike was recognised…

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Mrs Uzo Oshogwe, Managing Director, Afriland Properties Plc

Firm advocates women inclusion in real estate development

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• Post published:April 5, 2024
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By Rukayat Adeyemi Mrs Uzo Oshogwe, Managing Director, Afriland Properties Plc, says urgent and strategic steps should be taken to address the barriers hindering women’s participation in the real estate…

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We’re engaging youths, women in agric, skills in Kebbi – Idris

• Post author:Ismail Abdulaziz
• Post published:March 29, 2024
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By Ismail Abdulaziz Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has said that his administration was giving priority attention to the youths and women in the state. Idris said that this was…

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NOC Women Commission taking part in a 2km walk as part of activities to celebrate the 2024 International Women’s Day on Friday in Abuja. (Photo Credit: NAN)

NOC advocates inclusion of more women in sports, other sectors

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:March 29, 2024
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By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) through its Women Commission, has urged women to be more involved in sports and other walks of life to inspire the next…

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Some widows with their packages during the event

Group kicks off empowerment initiative for women

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:March 28, 2024
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By Chimezie Anaso A non-denominational Christian group, Ruth Sisters’ Fellowship International (RSFI), Nigeria, has called for the empowerment of the Nigerian woman to enable her survive challenges, including widowhood. Prof.…

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Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd.

Women constitute 18.6% workforce in energy sector – Kyari

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:March 26, 2024
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By Emmanuella Anokam Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), says women are under represented in the energy sector in spite of…

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Members of Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN)

Unity Bank, association empower over 5,000 women-led businesses

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:March 26, 2024
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By Lucy Ogalue The Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN) in collaboration with Unity Bank Plc has empowered over 5,000 women-led enterprises across the country. Adenike Abimbola, the Divisional…

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Some of the rural women who benefitted from Tech Herfrica empowerment

NGO unveils guidebook for empowering rural women

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• Post published:March 22, 2024
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By Perpetua Onuegbu Tech Herfrica, a leading social impact Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to empowering women in rural communities has unveiled a guidebook for implementing impactful programmes in rural communities.…

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