Category: women
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EBELECHUKWU NWACHUKWU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE CHAIRPERSON OF NIGERIAN INSURERS ASSOCIATION
Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu has made history as the first woman to lead the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), following her inauguration as the association’s 27th Chairperson, 55 years after its establishment. Assuming office at an investiture ceremony in Lagos, the Managing Director of Rex Insurance pledged to drive reforms aimed at increasing public confidence and expanding…
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ASABA TRADITIONAL RULER TASKS BEAUTY QUEEN ON NATION BUILDING
The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has urged Miss Independent Nigeria, Queen Better Blessing to champion initiatives promoting a safer, stronger and prosperous Nigeria. Azinge made the call while receiving the beauty queen and her delegation in Asaba on Friday July 3. The ruler said genuine leadership is measured by purposeful service, integrity, compassion…
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LAGOS HOSTS SOUTH-WEST WORKSHOP ON WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable social development at the South-West Pre-Council Technical Zonal Policy Sensitisation Workshop held on Thursday July 2. The workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation…
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WOMEN IN TECH SEEK GREATER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA’S BOOMING DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has urged the government, industry leaders and other stakeholders to accelerate efforts to promote innovation, leadership and greater inclusion for women in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Speaking on Wednesday July 1 at NIWIIT’s two-day conference in Abuja, the association’s President, Olukemi Ayodele, said the organisation remains committed…
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WOMEN IN AVIATION (WIA) CALLS FOR REGULATORY REFORMS, TAX RELIEF AND GREATER INCLUSION TO DRIVE INDUSTRY GROWTH
Nigeria’s aviation industry needs urgent regulatory reforms, tax relief and stronger gender inclusion policies to achieve sustainable growth, according to Women in Aviation International (WAI), Nigeria Chapter. Speaking in Lagos, WAI President, Dr. Rejoice Ndudinachi, said multiple charges imposed by aviation agencies continue to increase operational costs for airlines. She called for a harmonised single-charge…
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LGAN, NILDS PARTNER TO BOOST PREPARATIONS FOR 2026 ALL AFRICA CHALLENGE TROPHY
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) and the Nigeria Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support preparations for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The agreement was signed in Abuja by NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, and LGAN President, Dr. Lami Ahmed. The partnership…
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OGUNJOBI FACES MOHAMMED IN CBN OPEN WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL CLASH IN ABUJA
The 2026 CBN National Open Championship continues in Abuja with a key women’s singles semi-final showdown between Success Ogunjobi and Khadijat Mohammed. Ogunjobi has been in strong form, dropping only five games en route to the last four. She recorded straight-set wins over Bunmi Are, Gloria Samuel, and Mary Udofa to reach the semi-finals. Mohammed…
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LACK OF ANTENATAL CARE ENDANGERING MOTHERS, BABIES IN EDO – MIDWIFE
A midwife in Benin City, Mrs Juliet Ede, has raised concerns over the growing number of pregnant women in Edo State who fail to access antenatal care despite the availability of free maternal health services in public health facilities. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Ede said many expectant mothers still rely on prayer houses…
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RANO EMIR URGES GREATER INVESTMENT IN WOMEN, CHILDREN
The Emir of Rano in Kano State, Alhaji Muhammad Isa-Umaru, has urged governments, philanthropists, and development partners to increase investment in programmes that support the progress of women and children in society. The Emir made the call on Wednesday June 10 in Rano, during the launch of free healthcare services and vocational training for pregnant…
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ABIA FIRST LADY DONATES 35 HOUSES TO INDIGENT WIDOWS ACROSS 17 LGAs
The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has handed over 35 newly built three-bedroom bungalows to indigent widows across the 17 local government areas of the state. The houses were delivered under the “Dignity Homes” initiative, which aims to improve the living conditions of vulnerable citizens and restore dignity and hope…
