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Politics
Akpabio acknowledges women’s pivotal roles in shaping society
Abuja, Oct. 28, 2024 (NAN): The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, acknowledged the pivotal roles being played by women in shaping society and the future of Nigeria. Akpabio said this at an International Legislative Dialogue on Women and Constitutional Amendment in Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. The dialogue was organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review…
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Sanwo-Olu reiterates support for women development
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s support for women development. He gave the assurance at the 24th edition of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) Women Conference. The two-day event opened on Tuesday on Victoria Island, Lagos State. The governor praised COWLSO led by his wife, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, for dedication and…
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Oil extraction: Centre tasks women to demand environmental justice
The Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, has told women in Niger Delta to speak up against environmental injustices arising from oil extraction in their communities. Dr Emem Okon, the Executive Director of the Rivers-based advocacy group, made the call in Port Harcourt on Friday at a conference on the Power-up Project in Nigeria. At the conference with the theme:…
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economy
Elumelu, others urge women to leverage emerging technology
Mrs Awele Elumelu, Co-Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation and other experts have urged women to leverage opportunities in emerging technology. This, they said, is by using principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to drive transformational change. They gave the advice at the 2024 Women Directors Conference of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency…
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Defence
Stakeholders want women involvement in FCT security architecture
Stakeholders have advocated the involvement of women in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Monday, at a two-day conference on “Gender and Human Security: Focus on Women in the FCT.” The conference was organised by the Women Affairs Secretariat and Security Services Department,…
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Chinese Envoy wants women to enhance self-esteem, independence
The Consul-General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, says it’s crucial for women to enhance their self-esteem, self-confidence, self-love, and independence. This, she said, is in addition to stakeholders strengthening legislation on gender equality, improving social opinion, and abandoning outdated concepts. Yuqing made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Lagos. NAN reports that…
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Politics: Tallen tasks INEC on favourable conditions to encourage more women
Mrs Pauline Tallen, the former Minister of Women Affairs, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure favourable conditions that will encourage more women into politics. Tallen said this in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the inauguration and unveiling of a book titled: “From Margins to Mainstream: Navigating gender inclusiveness in Nigeria”. The about…
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Aiyedatiwa will continue to prioritise welfare of women – Aide
The Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Women Affairs, Mrs Seun Osamaye, says the state government will continue to rioritise the welfare of women in the state. Osamaye said this on Saturday in Akure while addressing newsmen on the plans of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on women development in the state. Osamaye, who said that the development of women would…
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economy
Women Engineers unveil ‘Lagos home gardening initiative’
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) Lagos Chapter, on Saturday, unveiled Lagos Home Gardening Initiative to promote food security in the state and across the nation. Dr Atinuke Owolabi, Chairperson, APWEN Lagos Chapter, said that the initiative was in alignment with the association’s support for the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s “Own a Garden” Competition.…
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First Lady disburses N65m to 1,300 women traders in FCT
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed N65 million grant to 1,300 women petty traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mrs Tinubu explained during the event in Abuja on Thursday, that each of the women would receive N50,000 to grow and recapitalise their businesses. The first Lady was represented at the event by Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary,…
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Entertainment
We’ll be committed to helping vulnerable women, children-BBNaija evictees
The Floruish pair, recently evicted housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” edition, said going forward, they would be committed to helping vulnerable women and children in the society. The pair comprising of Flora Chiedo (DJ Flo) and Ruth Akpan (Rhuthee) disclosed this during a virtual interview session on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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Kumuyi urges women to be attitudinal change agents
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, has advised women to be positive attitudinal change agents in nation building. Kumuyi gave the advice on Thursday night during a Global Women’s Conference held in Port Harcourt. He said that the six-day conference was organised by the Change Makers International Initiative (CMI), with the theme, “Driving positive change and…
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Foundation emphasises importance of women’s participation in Ekiti politics
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development (BIGIF), has emphasised the importance of capacity building and education for aspiring female leaders. The Executive Director of the foundation, Dr Oluwatumininu Adedeji, made the emphasis on Tuesday at the end of a two-day workshop organised by the foundation in Ado-Ekiti. Adedeji said the workshop trained about 40 participants…
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Sule’s aide splashes N1m on 100 women
Mr Danlami Lawal, the Personal Assistant on ICT to Gov. Abdullahi Sule has donated N1million to 100 women in the Moroa community of Nasarawa State. to improve their standard of living. Lawal, who made the donation on Friday in Moroa, Kokona LGA , said that the gesture was to empower the women, saying, ”this is my widow’s mite to them.…
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FG, UNWomen unveils women in governance project
The Federal Government has inaugurated the second phase of the Women Project on Resource Centres to increase women representation in governance and decision making. The programme is being implemented by the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) in collaboration with the UN Women. Dr Asabe Vilita-Bashir, Director General of the Centre, said this at a news conference on…
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Defence
Police rescue 10 pregnant women in A’Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has rescued 10 pregnant women from a baby factory operated by a 56- years-old suspect, Eunice Eze. The Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia in Uyo on Tuesday. Ayilara said that the suspect, who specialises in running a baby factory at World…
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Heightened sexual violence, insecurity plague displaced women in Haiti: UN report
As instability intensifies in Haiti, displaced women and girls are increasingly vulnerable to sexual violence, according to a report by UN Women released on Thursday. The report paints a grim picture of the living conditions for approximately 300,000 displaced women and girls in Haiti amid political chaos, rampant gang violence, and the ongoing hurricane season. With over half of the…
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