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1 Feb
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), says about 12,665 women, youth and less privileged have benefited from empowerment programmes
30 Jan
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, declared that women will be at the forefront of Africa's projected $29 trillion economic
28 Jan
A healthy relationship thrives on mutual respect, trust, and understanding. But sometimes, unintentional actions or attitudes can chip away at that foundation. As a woman, there are certain things you must stop yourself from doing to maintain a strong and fulfilling bond. Losing your identity It’s easy to fall into the trap of molding your…
Mutfwang reshuffles cabinet, creates ministry for livestock devt
18 Jan
The wife of Plateau Governor, Mrs Helen Mutfwang, on Saturday distributed 500 household appliances to 500 women as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Support Scheme (RHIESS). Mrs Mutfwang, who spoke during the distribution of the appliances in Jos, said the programme was designed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, to empower women across…
18 Jan
Cross River State Government has officially handed over 31 hectares of land at Adiabo, Calabar to Family Home Fund to construct a women's housing scheme. The housing scheme is a Federal Government initiative known as the National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (NPRGS) to empower the widows and vulnerable women in Cross River State. Under…
15 Jan
The federal government has partnered with the National Microfinance Bank to support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Jonathan Eze, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Eze added that Suleiman-Ibrahim met with the CEO of LOHI Consulting, Simpson Eimiakhena, to…
7 Jan
This is year is all about intentionality. As a lady, you can start this year with all the shine and glamour and thrive at your field. The world is evolving, and the modern woman must stay steps ahead. Therefore, positioning yourself well will earn you growth and success in the year. So, how do you…
4 Jan
Ruth Joseph-Audu Women Foundation is set to empower women living in rural communities through skill-sets for them to thrive their in
21 Dec
Titilayo Ayopo is a business management professional with over two decades of experience in financial services, regulatory compliance, business consultancy, and capacity building.
6 Dec
The Federal Government has appealed to international development partners at the ongoing United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
1 Dec
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has hailed the reappointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), describing her reappointment as an inspiration to Nigerian women and girls. In a statement at the weekend, the minister said Okonjo-Iweala has broken the barrier as both the first woman and the…
25 Nov
The Nigeria Women for Agricultural Progress and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has raised concerns over the rate of violence against women farmers, saying they are gradually being silenced in communities. NWAPDI president, Omolara Swensson, raised the concern yesterday in Abuja during a train-the-trainer workshop in commemoration of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, stating that…

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  Gunmen who abducted a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maharazu Tsiga, have demanded ₦250 million for his release, a family source said on Sunday. Tsiga, a retired brigadier-general of the Nigerian Army, was kidnapped from his home in Tsiga town, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Wednesday, February…
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  Despite challenges brought about by insecurity, no less than 97% of farmlands were said to have been successfully cultivated during the last farming season across Katsina State. The state Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Ya Gwajo-Gwajo, who made this known in an interview, said only about three percent of farmlands…
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  A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, and the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Achievers' University, Owo, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, have called for interrogations and circumspection in the proposed 12-4 educational model by the Federal Government. It would be recalled that the federal government had proposed a new compulsory 12-year…
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Armed forces must only be used as legitimate defence, never to dominate another country, a breathless Pope Francis said Sunday, presiding over an outdoor mass despite a bout of bronchitis. "This armed service is to be exercised only in self-defence, never to impose domination over other nations, (and) always observing international conventions on conflict", Francis…
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  A former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that leadership positions at all levels are beyond the title but are about the ability to sacrifice, take responsibility, and serve the people. Fayemi said that the inability of politicians to come to terms with the fact that power is transient has led…
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  The Governor of Kano, Abba Yusuf, has expressed the government's determination to eliminate the scourge of polio in the next four months in Kano State while stating that his administration would also ensure that the high rate of maternal mortality is reduced within the same period. The governor spoke while declaring open an orientation…
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Former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs and Event Management under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Zainab Ikaz-Kassim, has urged Nigerians to adopt a mindset of gratitude, saying it is a key driver of productivity and financial stability. Speaking at the launch of her book, ‘Gratitude 365 Days: Reflections, Lessons, and Growth’, at the…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 29 suspects for alleged illegal mining and vandalism in Bauchi State. The Commandant, Mr Oloyede Oyerinde stated this on Saturday in Bauchi. He said the illegal mining activities were taking place around the Waya Dam, located about 40 kilometres from Bauchi metropolis. Oyerinde said that…
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Mr Chinedu Klinsmann, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Anambra, has dismissed the zoning arrangement being championed by the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), as hypocritical and self-serving. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Klinsmann said that no single political party had the right to dictate the leadership selection process for…
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Apex Igbo sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has announced plans to provide financial support and career development for researchers and students of Igbo history in seven universities in the Igbo-speaking states. Ohanaeze's National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen about the outcome of the inaugural meeting of the Senator John Azuta-Mbata-led executive,…