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IWD: Zamfara women to play active role in politics, says Commissioner

Abubakar Ahmed Mar 17, 2020 0

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…

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Nigerians blast feminist Kiki Mordi over her calls to boycott Wema Bank

John Ogunsemore Mar 9, 2020 0

Journalist and notable feminist, Kiki Mordi has incurred the wrath of many Nigerians after calling for the boycott of Wema Bank.She made the call while reacting to the bank's controversial comment on International Women's Day on Sunday.…

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Wema Bank stirs controversy with Women’s Day message

John Ogunsemore Mar 9, 2020 0

Wema Bank is in the eye of the storm after its message shared to support women on the International Women's Day was deemed inappropriate.Adopted by the United Nations on March 8, 1977, the day is celebrated all over the world and…

Women

International Women’s Day: Kano State Govt. empowers 1,500 women with N15m

Muhammad Nur Tijani Mar 8, 2020 0

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…

Health

IWD: WHO celebrates Women, Canvass Access to Health Services

Oluwafunke Ishola Mar 6, 2020 0

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:…

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EU Delegation urges Nigerian Women to Support One Another

emmanuel yashim Mar 6, 2020 0

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…