Tag: #WomenEmpowerment
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36,000 WOMEN IN BAUCHI PUSH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS RESERVED SEATS BILL
Grassroots voices rally for legal reforms to boost women’s political representation in Nigeria. Fewer than 36,000 women under the Nigeria League of Women Voters have petitioned the National Assembly to pass the Reserved Seats Bill, aimed at increasing women’s participation in governance. Chairperson Hajiya Zainab Mohammed highlighted community sensitization efforts that rallied support even among…
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NAWOJ FEMALE FARMERS THRIVE WITH SACK FARMING IN BAUCHI
Simple sack farming boosts nutrition, income, and empowerment for women journalists. Female members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Bauchi are celebrating high yields from sack farming, an initiative promoting backyard gardening and better nutrition. Beneficiaries like Maryamu Bala and Amina Ahmed have harvested cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and cabbage, providing fresh, cost-saving…
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IIF LAUNCHES $8BN GENDER EQUITY ROADMAP FOR INCLUSIVE INVESTMENT
Nigeria sets 10-year plan to unlock capital for women, youth, and persons with disabilities. At the 3rd Gender Impact Investment Summit in Lagos, the Impact Investors Foundation unveiled a bold 10-year Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap aiming to mobilise $8 billion in inclusive capital by 2035. Developed with PwC Nigeria, the strategy targets…
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NIGERIA AND UK VOW TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON DEFENCE, TRADE, AND CYBERSECURITY
Stronger ties ahead as Nigeria and the UK commit to collaboration and youth empowerment. At a bilateral meeting in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima and UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy pledged to strengthen cooperation across defence, trade, migration, and cybersecurity. Shettima also spoke at the UNICEF-hosted Global Leadership Council Meeting, highlighting Nigeria’s focus…
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS COMMENDS TRACTA 2 FOR EPIC SOLO RIDE TO BELGIUM PROMOTING GENDER INCLUSIVITY
Assistant Comptroller Akpevwe Ogboru’s 10,265km journey champions women’s empowerment and cross-cultural unity. The Nigeria Customs Service honoured Assistant Comptroller Akpevwe Ogboru (Tracta 2) for completing a daring 35-day solo motorbike ride from Nigeria to Belgium across 10 countries. The expedition spotlighted gender inclusivity, girl-child empowerment, and global connectivity. CG Customs Bashir Adeniyi praised her bravery…
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LAGOS APC WOMEN SUMMIT 2025: POWER PLAYERS AND PIONEERS IN ONE ROOM
When political heavyweights and trailblazing women converge, you get Lagos APC’s 2025 Women Summit—a vibrant blend of influence, ideas, and inspiration. The 2025 APC Women Summit in Lagos was a star-studded affair on Thursday, September 4, bringing together a remarkable lineup of influential women shaping Lagos politics and beyond. Among the attendees were Mrs. Oluremi…
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COLOMBIA’S VICE PRESIDENT FRANCIA MARQUEZ CHARMS ABUJA AT NIKE ARTS GALLERY VISIT
Colombian flair meets Nigerian artistry as vice-president Francia Marquez’s Abuja visit sparks culture and empowerment vibes at Nike Arts and Gallery. On Sunday, August 31, the vibrant Nike Arts and Gallery in Abuja hosted a distinguished visitor – the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Marquez. The event saw a star-studded lineup including Aina Davies, daughter…
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Nigeria’s Women Leaders Turn the Tide on Menstrual Health with New Policy Validation
Menstrual health is finally getting the star treatment it deserves in Nigeria — and it’s all hands on deck in Abuja! In a vibrant gathering in Abuja, key players in Nigeria’s women affairs and health sectors came together to validate the country’s National Policy on menstrual health and hygiene management. The event, hosted by the…
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Power Moves: Nigeria Launches WEIDE Fund to Boost Women Exporters in the Digital Age
When women thrive, economies soar — and Nigeria just flipped the switch with the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund. Launched in Abuja, this game-changing initiative is here to turbocharge female-led businesses on the global stage, thanks to a star-studded lineup of ministers and the WTO’s head.Last Thursday in Abuja, a powerhouse gathering…
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FG ADOPTS FIRST NATIONAL POLICY ON MENSTRUAL HEALTH TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Federal Government, in collaboration with partners, has validated Nigeria’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) to tackle barriers faced by millions of women and girls nationwide. Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, highlighted that menstruation should never restrict education, health, or dignity. The policy aims to break stigma, improve…
