The Carol & Prince Arheghan Foundation has disbursed ₦2 million in grants to four young entrepreneurs at its 2025 Business Summit in Lagos. The initiative aims to boost grassroots business development and youth empowerment in Nigeria.
APC senatorial aspirant Kayode Fakuyi urges First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to lead the push for 144 reserved seats for women in the National Assembly by 2027. Strategic planning is vital to avoid past failures.
High Chief Ebere Ifendu, founder of Women in Politics Forum, celebrated her son Eric's wedding in a grand ceremony attended by national dignitaries. The event highlighted family, legacy, and women's empowerment. Read more about this joyous convergence.
A Nigerian woman's viral TikTok claim that marriage offers more benefits to men than women ignites fierce social media debate. Read the full story and reactions.
VCDF's Reform360 programme, backed by SEEPCO, provides mental health, vocational & entrepreneurship training to 200 incarcerated women in Lagos, fostering hope and reintegration.
KWACCIMA alleges the Kwara State government deliberately withdrew support, harming the 12th Trade Fair's success and foreign participation. Read the full details.
The Nigerian government and CREDICORP have launched a programme to provide 10,000 women nationwide with vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles to boost their participation in transport and logistics. Discover how this initiative aims to drive economic growt
APC's Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim urges swift constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly, citing urgent need for gender equity in Nigerian politics.
Explore the 7 pillars of Nigeria's global influence, from Afrobeats and Nollywood to tech innovation and literary genius. Discover the cultural force reshaping the world.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commits to empowering food innovators at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival. Read how the state is strengthening its food value chain and celebrating culinary diversity.
Expert warns Nigeria's growth is unsustainable without women. Closing gender gaps could add $12 trillion to global GDP. New foundation launched in Abuja to drive change.
Women leaders and officials in Kaduna urge lawmakers to pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill for political inclusion. The call highlights the need for action beyond rhetoric.
France reaffirms commitment to Nigeria's fight against Gender-Based Violence, investing in 21 local projects across 16 states. Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier highlights economic autonomy as key to protecting women. Read more.
Sisters Edinyanga Uko and Itoro Okopide discuss their brands, Eami's Place and Ace & Breathe, and their mission to root luxury in heritage and redefine rest for leaders. Discover their unique vision.
The Cosmopolitan Women Club celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lagos, calling for gender equality in offices and unveiling legacy projects including a neonatal ward and public toilets. Read more.
Women leaders and stakeholders intensify pressure on Nigeria's National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, warning of democratic stagnation without enhanced female representation. Vote imminent.
The 17th Global ELOY Awards celebrated Africa's most influential women across tech, agriculture, media & more. See the full list of winners who are driving change.
The World Women Organisation launches its Nigeria chapter in Lagos, focusing on tech-driven empowerment for underserved women. Former Governor Amaechi pledges equal cabinet appointments.
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and top officials honor Nigerian policewomen's 70-year legacy of courage and service, urging more women to join the force. Read the inspiring details.
British International Investment and FCMB partner to provide a $50 million credit facility, with 70% targeting MSMEs in Northern Nigeria and 30% for women-owned businesses nationwide. Read more.
The House Committee on Women Affairs has charged the ministry to ensure its 2024 budget translates to real gains for gender equality and women's welfare. Read the full details.
ASF France reveals 82 Nigerian women face execution, highlighting gender bias and poverty in the justice system. Advocates demand a moratorium and recognition of domestic violence as a mitigating factor.
MTN Nigeria has disbursed N100 million to 20 innovative startups in Lagos through its Cloud Accelerator programme, offering funding, mentorship, and access to its vast network to boost scaling.
Stakeholders warn Nigeria's progress will slow unless gaps in women's empowerment, finance, and political participation are closed. Experts cite information, resource, and skills gaps as major barriers.
Discover the complex truth about wealth distribution across Nigerian ethnic groups. Learn why no single tribe dominates and what truly drives economic success in Nigeria today.
Discover why Nigerian women over 50 are choosing independence and self-fulfillment instead of remarrying. Research shows single women are happier and more satisfied with life.
Forbes reports women will inherit 70% of $124 trillion in the great wealth transfer. Learn how this shift impacts Nigeria and women's financial empowerment worldwide.
Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur Faith Oloruntoba shares her journey building Ivory Luxe Journeys and Groupbuyhive, advocating for women's empowerment through transformative travel experiences and technology.
FSDH Merchant Bank reaffirms commitment to women's economic inclusion, disbursing over N3 billion in loans to female entrepreneurs through its Women in Business Initiative.