Tag: #WomenEmpowerment
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N1BN FUND LAUNCHED TO BOOST WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN NIGERIA
Empowering women, growing businesses, transforming the economy. The Bank of Industry (BoI) and MTN Nigeria Foundation have unveiled a N1 billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund to support women-led businesses nationwide. The initiative provides loans up to N5 million, equipment financing, and structured training to scale small enterprises to industrial levels. BoI’s Dr Olasupo Olusi said…
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METHODIST WOMEN PROTEST GBV IN ENUGU, DEMAND PROTECTION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
Church women take to the streets to speak out against rising cases of gender-based violence in the South-East. Women of the Methodist Women Fellowship in Enugu staged a peaceful protest against the growing cases of Gender-Based Violence in the South-East. The women, drawn from the Central Methodist Church Uwani, marched through major streets including Zik…
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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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WOMEN URGED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS, FOSTER SOCIETY
Muslim women called to be pillars of harmony at home and in the community. Hajia Muheebah Yusuf, Coordinator of the Muslim Ladies Circle at the University of Ilorin, has highlighted the crucial role of women in building strong families and a harmonious society. Speaking at the Ramadan Lecture Series organised by the Islamic Missionaries Association…
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IKORODU LG CHAIRMAN’S WIFE URGES WOMEN TO PRIORITISE RESPONSIBLE PARENTING
As Muslims observe Ramadan and Christians mark Lent, women in Ikorodu gathered for prayers, fellowship and a call to raise responsible children who will shape Nigeria’s future. The wife of the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Kadijat Ladega, has urged mothers to take parenting seriously and provide proper guidance to raise children who will positively…
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WOMEN LEADERS CALL FOR UNITY TO BREAK BARRIERS AT CSW70
Hulayat Omidiran, Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), joined global women leaders in New York to urge women worldwide to unite against barriers to equality. Speaking at the Global Women Partnership Without Borders forum during the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), Omidiran stressed that gender imbalance weakens…
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GUTERRES URGES CIVIL SOCIETY TO SHAKE PATRIARCHY AT UN WOMEN’S MEETING
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised civil society groups on Tuesday for “shaking the foundations of privilege” at a town hall during the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York. Guterres highlighted growing backlash against women’s rights, fueled by disinformation, fear, and culture wars, warning that “the bitter wind thrives on pushing…
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NGX, PARTNERS RALLY FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN ECONOMY
Nigeria’s financial market leaders are pushing for stronger gender inclusion, urging greater participation of women in leadership, investment, and economic decision-making. The call came during the 2026 “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) Closing Gong event in Lagos. The initiative—organised with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) and…
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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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GENDER EQUALITY PARTNERS HOLD POWER TO DRIVE CHANGE – UN WOMEN
Partners and governments championing gender equality have the power to transform lives globally, the Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, said at the opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York. Speaking at the UN headquarters, Bahous described member states and partners advocating gender equality…
