Female leadership
30 Nov
Target at empowering 44,000 young African women with digital skills, business acumen, and career development opportunities through innovative micro-learning platforms, Jobberman Nigeria, one of the leading recruitment platforms in the country, has unveiled the #BeABossLady campaign. The initiative is a transformative pan-African women’s empowerment programme launched through a strategic partnership between The African Talent Company (TATC)…
13 Sep
The 2024 August Meeting in Imo State wrapped up on a high note, celebrating the strength and resilience of women across the state. Under the theme Nwanyị Dị Ike (Igbo for ‘A Strong Woman’), the event took place at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square in Owerri, where Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, wife of Governor Hope…
8 Mar 2024
In commemoration of International Women's Day, Dentsu Agyle Nigeria, a leading integrated marketing, media buying/investment,entertainment and production agency, is proud to organise a business masterclass and symposium exclusively for female students at the University of Lagos. Themed Women Leading Change: Empowering the Next Generation of Marketing and Creative Mavericks, the masterclass will be held on…
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Clergymen have once again offered prayers for the unity and prosperity of Nigeria as leaders of the Benin City Christian Community on Monday rounded off their 2025 Universal Week of Prayers with a message of hope and fulfillment. The interdenominational service, which is an annual ritual, took place at the Oba of Benin Palace, Benin…
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… “I served FBN with dedication and integrity” - Onasanya … “I’ll defend my reputation aggressively” – Otudeko Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, denied a request by the EFCC to issue an arrest warrant for Dr. Oba Otudeko, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, and others due to the lack of…
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) on Monday adjourned hearing in the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo, against the conduct of the September 21, 2024, election to tomorrow (Tuesday) following a delay in the service of the petitioners' list of witness schedule on the…
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The spokesperson for the Opposition Coalition, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has hailed the Rivers High Court judgement sacking a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the state’s Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement on Monday, Ugochinyere declared that the Rivers High Court judgement, which…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for accusing Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of betraying a presidential peace accord. In a statement issued on Monday, January 20, 2025, and signed by its national coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA argued that it…
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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on farm equipment manufacturer LOVOL to consider setting up workshops and training centres in the state. Sule expressed optimism that the establishment of the farm equipment by the Chinese company is in line with his administration's strides to revolutionize agricultural practices in the state for food security and…
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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has applauded the medical team of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Specialist Hospital Minna, after conducting the first brain and knee surgeries at the Hospital. Bago, in a statement by his spokesman, Bologi Ibrahim, described the development as a milestone achievement and a major breakthrough in his administration. The…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said it is not responsible for the explosion of the NNPC wellhead in Buguma, Rivers State. Spokesman of the Airforce, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who debunked the insinuation, hinted that it noted with concern a misleading report by certain media outlets suggesting that the NAF may have been…
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The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday for a gruesome crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year. The family of the 31-year-old medic broke into tears saying they were "shocked" at the sentence and had hoped her murderer would be hanged, for a…
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The wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's empowerment initiatives for police officers, wives and widows in the state. Mrs Egbetokun, who doubles as President of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), gave the accolade when she led wives of top police officers on a courtesy…