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.
The Canadian High Commission and Nigeria's First Lady advocate for enhanced rights and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, spotlighting artist Kanyeyachukwu's inspiring journey. Join the call for an accessible society.
VCDF's Reform360 programme, backed by SEEPCO, provides mental health, vocational & entrepreneurship training to 200 incarcerated women in Lagos, fostering hope and reintegration.
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.
Lafarge Africa Plc, with partners LSETF and Tunde Onakoya, celebrates beneficiaries of its Disability-to-Ability programme, training 100 PWDs in Lagos for self-reliance. Read more.
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.
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.
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs warns digital violence is dangerously excluding women with disabilities. A new network for peace and security was launched in Abuja to address the threat.
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.
THT HMO marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a heartfelt visit to Bethesda Home and School for the Blind in Mushin, providing gifts and pledging ongoing support for the visually impaired students.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 9,500 persons with disabilities with N200,000 business grants each. The initiative, launched on International Day of PWDs, is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative.
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.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative disbursed N200,000 grants to 250 Persons with Disabilities in Ogun State to mark World Disability Day. Read how this boosts inclusive growth.
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.
Governor Sanwo-Olu pledges to uphold UN Convention on disability rights at Lagos event. Over 200 assistive devices distributed to enhance inclusion in transport, education, health, and tech.
The Federal Government mandates full compliance with the 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities. SGF Akume declares the transition period over and warns against excuses.
FAME Foundation hosts the HerSTEM Inclusive Tournament for Nigerian girls and women with disabilities at Lagos's National Stadium. The event, aligned with International Day of PWDs, promotes empowerment through parasports. Attend and support!
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 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.
Women of Rubies successfully concluded its fifth Media Visibility Bootcamp, empowering women with leadership and visibility strategies. Learn how this transformative program is shaping female leaders globally.
ActionAid Nigeria calls for urgent measures against technology-facilitated gender-based violence during 16 Days of Activism. Over 6,000 GBV cases recorded in Nigeria in 2024.
Nigerian women identify cultural barriers and under-representation as major hurdles in politics. They advocate for policy adoption to achieve equitable political future. Join the movement!
Alarming data reveals 36% of married women in Nigeria survive intimate partner violence. Stakeholders demand passage of the Reserved Seats Bill to empower women in policymaking and combat GBV.