women
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…
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…