Tag: #InternationalWomensDay
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BUILD AGGREGATION CENTRES TO EMPOWER WOMEN FARMERS – EXPERT
Chika Orji says better storage and market access can unlock income, dignity, and food security. Chika Orji has called on governments to establish community aggregation centres as a game-changer for empowering women farmers and reducing massive post-harvest losses in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, the AWARD Gender in Agrifood Systems Policy (GASP) Fellow said the centres…
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EMPOWER WOMEN, BUILD STRONGER NATION – NAFOWA
Women leaders in Ilorin rally for mentorship, education, and leadership opportunities for girls. Women leaders and professionals have called for greater support, mentorship, and opportunities for women and girls, stressing that investing in them is key to building stronger families, communities, and the nation. The call was made during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration…
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FG URGES WOMEN TO SEIZE TRADE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Government says empowering women in business is key to Nigeria’s economic growth. The Federal Government has called on Nigerian women to take advantage of opportunities in trade and entrepreneurship to help drive the country’s economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, made the call in Abuja while marking the 2026 edition…
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BAUCHI WOMEN JOURNALISTS PUSH FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION RIGHTS
Empowering rural women to claim their rights. The Bauchi State chapter of NAWOJ, in partnership with UNICEF, has called for stronger protection of women’s rights to quality healthcare, education, and justice, marking the 2026 International Women’s Day in Durum Village, Bauchi LGA. Chairperson Hajiya Rashida Yusuf said the event aimed to raise awareness among rural…
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GJF CALLS FOR ACTION TO BOOST WOMEN’S POLITICAL POWER IN NIGERIA
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation urges moving beyond talk to tangible reforms that give women a stronger voice and seat at the decision-making table. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called for concrete steps to strengthen women’s participation in politics, leadership, and governance. The appeal came during a high-level policy dialogue in Abuja marking International Women’s…
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WOMEN MINERS DEMAND MORE TRAINING, SUPPORT IN NIGERIA’S MINING SECTOR
Women working in Nigeria’s mining industry are calling for greater access to technical training and professional development to help them grow and take on bigger roles in the sector. The call was made by the Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) through its National President, Dr Janet Adeyemi, in a message marking International Women’s Day…
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS AS AREMU BACKS RESERVED NASS SEATS
Stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger policies to boost women’s participation in politics, with labour leader Issa Aremu advocating reserved seats for women in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Speaking in Ilorin during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies and the Development Research and Projects Centre, Aremu…
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SAN CALLS FOR STRONGER POLICIES TO ADVANCE WOMEN IN LAW
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Usman Sule, has urged governments and institutions to introduce stronger support systems, deliberate policies, and reforms to promote women in the legal profession and across society. Marking International Women’s Day, Sule praised the resilience, excellence, and growing influence of women, describing them as vital pillars of justice, development, and social…
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ETHIOPIAN ENVOY HAILS WOMEN’S ROLE IN HUMAN RIGHTS, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Legesse Haile, has praised the historic and ongoing role of women in advancing gender equality, human rights, and national development. Speaking during the celebration of the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa alongside International Women’s Day in Abuja, the envoy highlighted how Ethiopian women played a crucial role…
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SAN URGES STRONGER POLICIES TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN LEGAL PROFESSION
Marking International Women’s Day, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Usman Sule has called for stronger support systems, deliberate policies, and institutional reforms to advance women in the legal profession and across society. In a goodwill message, Sule praised the resilience and excellence of women, especially female lawyers who continue to break barriers and contribute to justice,…
