Nigeria: Nasme Awards Spotlight Women's Contributions to MSME Sector

The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has called for sustained excellence and support for women across sectors, reiterating their role in Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Empowering Women in Tech Through Bootcamp

Glovo, a leading multi-category app in partnership with She Code Africa and the Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, led… Read more »

Nigeria: Emmanuel Uduaghan's Good Example

Behind every great woman, there's a man who knows how to keep his ego in check. Emmanuel Uduaghan, husband to the formidable Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is one of the rare breeds who… Read more »

Nigeria: Accelerating Progress - The Future of Mining in Nigeria Has Women At Every Level

For decades, mining has been seen as a man's world, but in Nigeria, women are changing that narrative. Though they make up only 18 per cent of the formal mining workforce, their… Read more »

Nigeria: Leadway Celebrates Women Community Empowerment Initiative Anniversary

Leadway Group, one of Nigeria's non-banking financial services providers, has reaffirmed its commitment to honouring and empowering women by celebrating the first anniversary of… Read more »

Nigeria: Reinforcing the DNA of Women Inclusion, Gender Equality At UBA By Accelerating #herprogress

If there is one thing The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa's global bank, is known for, it is its strong advocacy for gender inclusion, fostering an environment where women can… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Hosts 300 Female Mechanics, Advocates Inclusivity in Technical Fields

NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) has hosted She-Fix 2025, an event dedicated to empowering women in automotive, technical, and energy sectors and commemorating International Women's Day. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Denies Abandoning Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA) has denied the false claims circulating in a recent video alleging that survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) under the… Read more »

Nigeria: Accion Mfb Partners Dbn to Promote Women-Inclusive Financial Services

In a move to enhance financial inclusion and support small businesses, Accion Microfinance Bank has partnered with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) to promote accessible and… Read more »

Nigeria: Ayra Starr Breaks 16-Year Jinx As First Woman to Win Mobo Best Int'l Act

Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr has won the award for Best International Act at this year's MOBO Awards, the British award that honours achievements across "music of Black origins". Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Renews Call for Partnerships to Boost Women, Youth Empowerment

*Addresses 29th assembly of African first ladies as member in Addis Ababa Read more »

Nigeria: 133 Women and Girls Too Many

As dangerous as Nigeria is for children, many of whom have to navigate complex and disheartening realities of being a Nigerian such as being out of school, facing the dangers of… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi First Lady Empowers 723 Women, Youths

About 723 women across the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State were economically empowered by the Almuhibbah Foundation, a brainchild of the wife of the state Governor, Dr.… Read more »

Nigeria: Cricket - Nigeria U-19 Women Face Pakistan in World Cup Warm-Up

After months of preparations, the Nigerian Under-19 Women Cricket Team, Junior Yellow Greens, will face their last acid test on January 18, before the World Cup begins in Sarakawa,… Read more »

Nigeria: NCGC to Boost Funding for Women SMEs

The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has lauded the federal government's initiative to establish the National Credit… Read more »

Nigeria: Tef, Bubble Project Empower Widows in Osogbo With Food Items, Cash Gifts

To share seasonal joy and goodwill to the needy, the Bubble Project, in partnership with the Teresa Etomi Foundation, has empowered widows in Osogbo, through a donation of food… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Pledges to Empower Women, Build Resilient Families, Safeguard Children

Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has set the ministry's agenda for 2025 to include an unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerian women, building… Read more »

Nigeria: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Is ThisDay Woman of the Year

In recognition of her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the future of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which saw her reappointment for a second term, the Director… Read more »

Nigeria: Oboh Secures LET Rights, Earns Australian Lpga Tour Membership

Georgia Oboh has retained her Ladies European Tour (LET) playing rights in category 16. Read more »

Nigeria: Segilola Empowers 46 Students, 30 Women to Strengthen Host Community Ties

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a gold exploration and development company in Osun State has awarded scholarships to 46 students to strengthen host community ties. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Women Football League Set for Annual General Assembly in Abuja

FCT is set to host the 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: National Response to Parenting, Caregiving Essential to Preventing GBV, Says Minister

Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has called for a quick and national response to parenting and caregiving as a panacea to stemming the tide of gender-based… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Addressing Women, Youths' Concern, Says Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's unwavering commitment to addressing the concerns of women and youths in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery, Naira's Appreciation Signal Positive Change, Says APC Women Leader

National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Idele Alile, has described the revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery and the recent resilience of the Naira… Read more »

Nigeria: Sabi Project Empowers 70 Lagos Women With N4.7m Seed Grant

SightSavers' Strengthening Access to Business Education and Inclusion (SABI) Woman project, has empowered 70 Lagos women with disabilities with a N4.7 million seed grant to start… Read more »