Gender Equality
1 Dec
The National Population Commission (NPC) has drummed support for women's empowerment and gender equality as provided by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
22 Nov
Mokutima Ajileye is the Managing Director for P&G Nigeria. In this interview at the WIMBIZ 21st Annual Conference with the theme: "Taking Charge: The New Face of Leadership," she spoke about promoting gender equality and women inclusion in leadership roles in the country. With over 17 years experience in business and marketing, it is clear…
10 Nov
In recent years, the feminist movement has gained significant momentum. The Feminism And Gender Equality Around The World report from Ipsos provides an overview of the state of feminism and gender equality around the world based on survey results from across 24 countries. The report highlighted that gender inequality is still prevalent in society with…
29 Sep
In continuation of its commitment to amplifying women’s voices, especially as the country prepares for another general election, a seven-member committee has been inaugurated to steer the sixth edition
31 Aug
As Nigeria races to close gaps in food security and climate change toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, experts have said the restriction of women across
28 Aug
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has gone into partnership with the United States Agency International Development (USAID) to promote gender equality
7 Jul 2022
PROFESSORS from the Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have highlighted steps Nigeria can take to be better prepared for social emergencies such as the global pandemic and other social issues affecting the country, going forward.
28 Jun 2022
An underwriting firm, Great Nigeria Insurance (GNL) Plc. has expressed commitment to ensuring adequate representation of the female gender in the workplace.
30 Apr 2022
To commemorate the International day of girls in ICT, industry experts have called for gender equality in the sector.
16 Mar 2022
The fight for gender equality has been waged for well over a century. And while there may well have been strides made in that time, with greater representation of women at all levels in business and government...
12 Mar 2022
The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), comprising female members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), in commemoration of International Women’s Day
10 Mar 2022
As the world marks International Women’s Day, a renowned event dedicated to championing the advancement of women’s rights and gender equality, EHA Clinics affirms its commitment
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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has berated the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, for his hypocritical attempts to extricate himself from the many failures of the ruling party. Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said this in a statement, in Abuja, on…
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Gunmen on Tuesday set ablaze the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ogidi, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, destroying non-sensitive materials for 2023 general elections. The Commission disclosed this in a statement by its Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, in Abuja on Wednesday. Okoye said that the…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, permission to apply for an order of mandamus to compel the Department of State Service (DSS) to allow him unfettered access to medical care. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2341/2022, Nnamdi Kanu, through his legal team…
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The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, on Wednesday reiterated her country’s decision to deny or cancel visas for any Nigerian, who try to undermine the 2023 general elections. Leonard made the assertions in Abuja at the Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue with the theme: “Nigeria’s 2023 Elections: Fostering Youth Action for Peace and Stability’’. The dialogue was…
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