March 26
Africa: Despite Africa's 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender Gap Still Limits Continent's Full Digital Potential - Report
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which empowers global organisations to grow and build sustainable competitive advantage, has released its latest report, revealing how Africa's… Read more »
March 24
Nigeria: Polaris Bank Highlights Gains of Commitment to Women Empowerment Initiatives
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal has said the Bank's over two decades of unflinching commitment to women empowerment initiatives has… Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Daw Calls for Women Access to Skills, Resources, Opportunities
The Founder of a Belgium-based social enterprise, Digital African Women (DAW), Khadijat Abdulkadir has called for women access to skills, resources and opportunities for full… Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Women and the Struggle for Political Representation
Samuel Akpobome OROVWUJE argues for deliberate steps to create a more inclusive political system Read more »
March 23
Ghana: Nigeria Dominate Ghana At Women's Five-Nation Invitational T20i Tournament in Lagos
*Rwanda snatch nail-biting victory from South Africa's U19 women Read more »
Nigeria: Ozoro Festival - Reinforcing Need for National Conversation On Safety, Dignity of Women in Cultural Spaces
Last week, the disturbing scenes that emerged from a cultural festival in Ozoro, Delta State, shocked the nation after videos surfaced showing women being chased, harassed, and… Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: UBA Business Series Showcases Female Leadership, Enterprise
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday, hosted a captivating edition of its quarterly Business Series, bringing together accomplished female leaders and entrepreneurs to… Read more »
Nigeria: International Women's Day - Pencom Empowers Women in Rivers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a special savings bonus for women who open a personal pension plan account with it. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Nigerian-Canadian Doctor, Kika Otiono, Receives Leading Women, Leading Girls Award
Nigerian-born Canadian urological resident, Dr Kika Otiono, has emerged as one of this year's recipients of the Orleans Leading Women, Leading Girls Recognition Award in… Read more »
Nigeria: IWD - Agubata Seeks Stronger Alumni Networks to Expand Opportunities for Women
Former President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, Dr Felicia Agubata, has called for stronger, well-structured alumni networks to serve as powerful… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Business Series to Spotlight New Generation of Female Leaders
Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a special edition of its impactful quarterly UBA Business Series, which be specifically focused on… Read more »
Nigeria: NIA DG Celebrates Women At International Women's Day
The Director General, Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Bola Odukale, has congratulated all women in insurance profession and across the globe in this year's International… Read more »
Nigeria: Powa President, Mrs. Disu Pushes Empowerment for Police Families, Widows and Girls
The President of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), Mrs. Olufunmilola Disu, has placed renewed focus on programmes aimed at improving the welfare of police families,… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: For Women, a New Day?
Appreciation Read more »
March 09
Nigeria: First Lady, Akpabio, Seadogs, UBA, Other Leaders Mark International Women's Day
Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Sunday Aborisade in Abuja, Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi, Sunday Ehigiator, Kayode Tokede in Lagos, David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka, Blessing Ibunge in Port… Read more »
Nigeria: African Women Celebrate Strength, Call for Change At Arise's Women of Impact Award
From governance to business, healthcare, technology and the creative industries, the ARISE News Channel, yesterday, celebrated 100 influential African women at the 'Africa Women of… Read more »
Africa: At Women of Impact in Africa Award, South African Anti-Apartheid Activist Urges Young Africans to Push Borders
At the Arise News Women of Impact in Africa 2026, revered South African anti-apartheid activist Sophie Williams-De Bruyn called for African youths to take risks and push borders. Read more »
Nigeria: International Women's Day - Give to Gain
As we celebrate International Women's Day, we wish to activate its message with the 2026 theme, "Give to Gain," which reminds us that empowerment is not a competition -- it is a… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Beyond the Headcount - Why Gender Inclusion Must Mean More Than Hiring Women
A male friend mentioned it to me last week, almost sheepishly. His Uber app had pinged, the car pulled up, and when a woman stepped out to help with his luggage, he felt a flicker… Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Female CEOs of Federal Agencies Recommit to Women Mobilisation, Tinubu's Re-Election
A delegation of female Chief Executive Officers heading key federal government agencies yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Female Investigative Reporter, Juliana Francis, Loses Mother
Nigerian female investigative reporter, Juliana Francis, is in deep mourning following the passing of her beloved mother, Ezinne Chinyere Francis Onyemelam, who died on February… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Underutilisation of NCDMB's $40m Women in Energy Fund Worries Wien
The $40 million intervention fund set up to grow the capacity of women operating in the energy sector in Nigeria, particularly oil and gas industry, has remained largely… Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Sterling One Pushes Gender, Youth Financial Inclusion Agenda
Deepening its partnership with the African Union Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Initiative (AU WYFEI), Sterling One Foundation participated in the Presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Mothers of Chibok - The Inspiring Story of Women Who Refused to Be Broken
In a powerful cinematic tribute, Emmy-winning filmmaker Joel 'Kachi' Benson and award-winning actor and producer Joke Silva are bringing the untold story of the Mothers of Chibok… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Launches Action Plan to End Violence Against Women With Disabilities
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Centre for Women Health and Information, has launched a Technical Action and Sustainability Plan (TASP) Towards Ending Violence Against Women… Read more »
