The First lady, Aisha Buhari, has called on Nigerian women to remain steadfast in prayers and counsel their children to shun any act of violence ahead of the 2023 elections.
Read more: 2023: Aisha Buhari urges women to remain steadfast in prayers
Mrs. Franklyn Onyekachi, Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Anambra Chapter, has called for a break in the chain against all forms of violence against women.
Read more: Violence: NAWOJ condemns death of gospel singer in Anambra
As part of its commitment to inspire, connect and empower women to attain their full potential, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Access Bank Plc will be hosting a conference in commemoration of the annual International Women’s Day.
Read more: Access Bank set to celebrate International Women’s Day
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, delivered judgment in favour of some women groups asking the Federal Government to implement the 35 percent affirmative action.
Read more: 35% affirmative action: Court gives judgment in favour of women groups
Mr. Olukayode Pitan, Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BOI), on Thursday called on stakeholders globally to put an end to gender-based bias in the political space, workplaces, and all spheres of human endeavors.
Read more: IWD: BOI advocates end to gender bias in politics, workplaces
A non-governmental organisation, SHE-Technology for African Initiative (SHE-Tech) has begun a two-day training for 25 women on Information Technology communication (ICT) skills in Bauchi State.
Read more: Group trains 25 women on ICT skills in Bauchi State
Niger State government inaugurated a rice mill worth N40 million for Kwakuti Women Rice Processing Cooperative in Paikoro Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.
Read more: Niger State inaugurates N40m rice processing facility for women group
Women Affairs Pauline Tallen says the Federal Government is re-engineering its existing structure by spearheading a new agenda for Nigerian women, towards the quest for women’s political participation ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Read more: 2023 elections: FG to re-engineer existing structure on women’s political participation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for accelerated social investments to end the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the country.
Read more: UNICEF calls for accelerated social investments to end FGM
Worried by the challenges faced by the girl-child, Fidelity Bank Plc., on Wednesday announced a N10 million financial support to build an information technology (IT) centre for the Dream Catchers Academy for Girls.
Read more: IWD: Fidelity Bank supports girls’ academy with N10m ICT facility
Access Bank Plc has awarded 100 women with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) mini-MBA and financial grants worth N9.75 million to top five women in its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Season 3 grand finale.
Read more: Access Bank rewards 100 women in Womenpreneur pitch-a-ton Africa 2021
Cybersafe Foundation on Tuesday graduated the first cohort of 2400 girls and ladies between 15 and 40 years from the DigiGirls programme.
Read more: IWD: CyberSafe graduates 2400 girls from DigiGirls programme
Read more: Aisha Buhari wants implementation of UN resolution on Women, Peace and Security
Some Nigerian Women, under the name “Women Manifesto’’, on Monday said that they would continue to occupy the National Assembly (NASS) until women's aspirations of gender equality in all elective positions are met.
Read more: Gender Bills: Nigerian women vow to break political bias, continue to occupy NASS
The Federal Government has started the payment of N1.6 billion to 167,000 women considered to be poor and vulnerable in Jigawa.
Read more: FG disburses N1.6b to 167,000 vulnerable women in Jigawa
Some notable Nigerian women have emphasized the need to end gender bias against women globally by advocating gender parity mechanisms across all spheres of human interactions.
Read more: Katagum, Tallen, Sanwo-Olu push for gender parity in Nigeria
Nigeria`s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, will on Monday convene the General Assembly of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) in Abuja.
Read more: Aisha Buhari to host 9th summit of African first ladies peace mission
