Nigerian Women
8 Apr
Building on the success of TechSis 2023, the first edition of its tech initiative aimed at empowering girls and women with digital skills to assume their rightful place at the heights of the digital economy, GetBundi Education Foundation has opened applications for the second edition tagged TechSis 2024. Whereas the first edition targeted 500 women…
16 Mar
One hundred and fifty Nigerian female entrepreneurs will be selected for funding from 1000 entrepreneurs that will be trained in this year’s MTN Y’ellopreneur initiative. These women will have the opportunity to pitch their sustainable business ideas to receive N3 million grant each from the MTN Foundation.
First Lady urges women in leadership positions to uphold nation's integrity, to be agents of healing
16 Mar
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged women in leadership positions both in the church and community levels to uphold the nation's reputation and integrity and inculcate the virtues of honesty, discipline, hardwork and entrepreneurship in their children for a better society.
13 Mar
Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, said women must not be left out in the march towards the digital economy.
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.’
11 Mar
United Kingdom has canvassed more roles for Nigerian women in technology, stressing that the potential is huge.
8 Mar
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Cross River State chapter...
8 Mar
President Bola Tinubu has introduced four key projects expected to unlock vast economic potentials for Nigerian women across all strata of society.
24 Jan
Ireland-based Nigerian entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, Dr Kosidichimma Anyanwu, has explained how the influence, skills, and expertise of Nigerian women in the diaspora can be harnessed to develop the country and economy. Anyanwu, who is also a media expert and a TEDx-licenced convener, made this known on Friday while reacting to questions bordering the roles…
18 Dec
In a move towards fostering gender equality, inclusiveness, economic empowerment and in promoting the development of the micro, small and medium enterprises in the country, Keystone Bank Limited recently empowered over 300 female-business owners in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The well-attended event was held at the White Arena Event Centre in Old GRA, Maiduguri, on…
16 Nov
In the recent episode of the Frankly Speaking podcast, South African reality TV star Malibongwe Gumede shared her views on Nigerian women and relationships, claiming they are overly focused on money. According to Gumede, South African women are more genuine in relationships, emphasizing that financial status doesn't dictate their romantic choices. Speaking alongside Nollywood actor…
1 Oct 2023
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa have launched the “Growing Green Jobs for Women in Nigeria” initiative. The initiative aims to promote gender equality, clean energy solutions and align with Nigeria’s sustainability goals and it is expected to provide around 500 women and youth with the skills and opportunities needed…
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