International Women’s Day
21 Apr
International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world on March 8. The month of March is also dedicated to the celebration of women’s achievements and spotlighting focal points relevant to the promotion of the 5th Sustainable Development Goal – Gender Equality.
4 Apr
The 2024 edition of the yearly Business Women Hub Conference, which held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in line with the International Women’s Day, focused on female inclusion.
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Bola Matel-Okoh is an accomplished attorney with over 30 years of experience in diverse areas of jurisprudence.
23 Mar
As the world commemorated International Women’s Day on March 8, national governments all across West Africa have put on record their newfound commitment to advancing gender equality by aligning with this year’s theme of “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”.
23 Mar
An entrepreneur and founder of Idozi Skincare, Onyeka Melinda Eze, has called for a world where every woman has opportunity to thrive.
18 Mar
Renowned culinary expert, Hilda Baci celebrated International Women’s Day with the female students of Wellspring College, Lagos on the 8th of March 2024. The celebration was hallmarked by various inspiring, enlightening and entertaining activities including a culinary demonstration by Hilda Baci, a cooking competition among selected students and the presentation of gifts, prizes and refreshments…
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Amidst the global celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, under the theme 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress,” many voices advocating for increased investment in women which has resonated strongly
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To commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD), stakeholders – governments, development partners, agricultural organisations, and individual farmers have been urged to create a space where women ....
14 Mar
In line with the 2024 theme of International Women’s Day, Recare Limited, makers of Natures Gentle Touch has reaffirmed its commitment to continued partnership with women in empowerment and personal care. Chief Executive Officer, Natures Gentle Touch, Chijioke Anaele, represented by Laboratory Executive, Mfon Nkereuwem, made this declaration during an interactive forum with female students…
12 Mar
As we celebrate the International Women’s Day, there are needs to take practical steps to implement a robust agenda that would address the inequality gap and lack of inclusivity affecting women in Nigeria.
11 Mar
On Friday March 8, 2024, women across the globe, including those in Nigeria, joined the United Nations in celebrating the International Women’s Day under the theme: ‘Invest In Women; Accelerate Progress.’
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