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Over 100 Nigerian women to benefit from $50m WEIDE fund

A total of "146" Nigerian women have been selected to benefit from the $50 million Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) fund. The WEIDE fund was launched by Ngozi…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos State WEE for ‘gender equity and inclusive growth’

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State, has unveiled the Lagos State Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy Roadmap on Tuesday 22 July, 2025. The Lagos State WEE, which is a…

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Mother’s Day 2025: ‘We have to reevaluate the challenges of motherhood in Nigeria and find ways to improve their lives’ – Peter Obi

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has called for the reevaluation of the "the challenges of motherhood in Nigeria and find ways to improve their lives and society…

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Women’s History Month 2025: US Mission in Nigeria recognizes Brigadier General Azubuike who rose through military ranks serving as Senior Military Advisor at the Pentagon

On Women's History Month 2025, US Mission in Nigeria recognizes Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, who was born in Nigeria. Azubuike "rose through military ranks serving as a UH-1 pilot, platoon…

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CSW69: Nigeria signs global campaign agreement to promote women’s leadership in urban governance and climate action

On the sidelines of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), New York, United States (US), Nigeria, represented by the Minister of Women Affairs, Hon.…

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International Women’s Day 2025: ‘From pay disparities to a lack of representation, the road to equity isn’t easy, but it is possible’ – Rt. Hon. Meranda

On International Women's Day 2025, today, Saturday 8 March, 2025, former First Female Speaker & The Deputy Speaker, 10th Lagos State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, wrote:…

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International Women’s Day 2025: ‘Recent suspension of Senator Natasha is an unfortunate example of suppression’ – Atiku

On this special occasion of International Women’s Day, former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has extended his "heartfelt appreciation to the resilient, hardworking, and courageous women of Nigeria". The 2023…

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International Women’s Day 2025: ‘Nigerian women are the bedrock of our nation’ – President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu celebrates "the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women", saying, "you are the bedrock of our nation". The President made the statement on International Women's Day…

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International Women’s Day 2025: ‘A time to honour women’s achievements and advance advocacy for their rights’ – Peter Obi

On International Women's Day 2025, today, Saturday 8 March, 2025, former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, said, it is "a day set aside by the global community to celebrate…

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International Women’s Day 2025: ‘We celebrate the resilience and achievements of women across all sectors’ – NCDC

In celebration of International Women's Day 2025 today, Saturday 8 March, 2025, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) wrote: "Happy International Women’s Day 2025! "Today, we celebrate…

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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu addresses OAFLAD on the sidelines of the AU Summit 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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AU Summit 2025: ‘Africa still facing issues on health, FGM, chld marriage and gender-based vilence’ – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

In her address, Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, said, "we still have a lot of challenges, especially when it comes to the rights of women and children. We are…

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#SheIsIncluded: ‘Women will lead Africa’s $29trn economic ambition’ – VP Shettima says as he launches project to bridge gender gaps in finance, economy

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has launched #SheIsIncluded project with the aim "to bridge gender gaps in finance, economy".Office of the Vice President organized She's Included project, a 'gender inclusion conference'The…

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Nigeria to host landmark gender inclusion conference with the aim to ‘break down barriers that hinder women’s economic participation’

All is set for Nigeria to host a Conference on Gender Inclusion from January 30 - 31, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Nigeria to host a…

HenrisCounty January 29, 2025No Comments

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World Economic Forum 2025: WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala receives World Woman Hero Award from WWF in Davos

Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has received the World Woman Hero Award from the World Woman Foundation at a Ceremony in Davos, Switzerland.WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,…

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‘Respecting women’s rights is respecting human rights’ – UN Women

The UN Women simply wrote: "Respecting women’s rights is respecting human rights. Period."United Nations (UN)

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2024 Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women: ‘This is an honor I do not take for granted’ – Okonjo-Iweala

Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed her gratitude after clinching a spot in the 2024 Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed Director-General…

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2024 Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women: Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu make list

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Mo Abudu, Chief Executive Officer of Ebony Life Group, are the only Nigerians that made it into the 2024 Forbes…

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WOTCLEF At 25: ‘A vision that has reshaped the landscape of human rights and social justice in Nigeria’ – Atiku

According to 2023 Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PD), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar: "Today, we gather not only to celebrate an important milestone—the 25th anniversary of the Women Trafficking…

HenrisCounty October 28, 2024No Comments