international women’s day

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has appealed to tiers and arms of government to enact laws that will promote and enhance gender equality in the country.The Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme,…

Hajiya Zainab Gummi, Zamfara Commissioner for Women Affairs and Youth Development, has pledged to sensitize women to play active role in the politics of the state.SEE ALSO: Fulani herdsmen: "We are under siege" - Another Delta…

Dr Adesola Adedmyuntan, Chief Executive Officer, FirstBank Nigeria, has restated the bank’s commitment to continue promoting an enabling environment for women to thrive and reach their maximum career potential. SEE ALSO: "I’m not…

Some stakeholders, at an event organised to mark the International Women’s Day in Ibadan on Tuesday, advocated for more opportunities for women to thrive and express themselves in Nigeria. SEE ALSO: VP Yemi Osinbajo- We Will Not Take Armed…

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has penned a heart felt, inspirational message to real Nigerian women.While her supposed Bestie, Bobrisky was busy throwing tantrums over his recent arrest and how his friends are celebrating…

Kano State Government on Sunday empowered 1,500 women with N15 million to mark International Women’s Day (IWD).SEE ALSO: Plateau Govt. to pass bill for Establishment of Internal Revenue ServiceThe wife of the Governor, Hajiya Hafsat…

The Kwara First Lady, Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq, on Sunday in Ilorin distributed food and relief materials to selected groups across the state. SEE ALSO: El-Rufai's Wife Describes Northern Youth Unemployment As Unprecented Under Buhari…

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Disapora Commission (NIDCOM), on Saturday urged women in different endeavours to embrace the virtue of hardwork, saying they would achieve a lot with diligence. SEE ALSO: NCPC To Ensure zero…

The Community Court of Justice Women’s Forum for ECOWAS on Saturday in Abuja sought for more women inclusion in Nation-building for the betterment of humanity.The women made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, says that the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration brings to the fore the need to improve access to health services for women globally. SEE ALSO:…

The European Union (EU) Delegation in Nigeria has called on women in the country to support one another to enable them to stand their ground and fight for their fundamental rights. SEE ALSO: Edinburgh Undergraduate Mathematics…

An NGO, SME Africa, says it has trained 100 domestically violated women on entrepreneurship.Mr Charles Odi, Executive Director of the organisation, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines…

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks the International Women’s Day themed #BalanceforBetter through partnering with 11 African First Ladies to work together on defining interventions to break the stigma around…

Mrs Mary Uduma, Chairperson, Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF), has said that the forum is working on digital inclusion for women to make them relevant in internet governance.Uduma spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu says men have a role to play to adequately entrench the rights of women, abrogate gender-based violence and ensure equal opportunities for all.Tinubu, senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, expressed…

In celebration of the 2019 International Women’s Day, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, has called for women to have a greater awareness of their rights and privileges guaranteed under various laws.The…

Merck  launched their Merck Foundation in Niger in partnership with the First Lady of Niger and their Ministry of Health. During the launch event Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany, marked…