The Executive Vice Chairman, Globacom, Mrs. Bella Disu, has emphasised the need for the female gender to take their rightful place as co-contributors to corporate and national development. According to a statement, Mrs. Disu made this remark on Friday at…
Crown Troupe presents ‘Iyá Ojà’ to celebrate womanhood through dance
The Crown Arts Foundation will host the mesmerising contemporary dance performance Iyá Ojà by The Crown Troupe of Africa on Friday, March 8th, 2024. This captivating show beautifully celebrates the essence of womanhood, promising an unforgettable evening filled with artistry…
4 things to learn from International Women’s Day
When it comes to participation in technology, women are often relegated to the background, but this should not be. As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023, MTN Nigeria hosted a Twitter Space session to discuss the…
IWD: FirstBank celebrates, reinforces commitment to empowering women
In furtherance of its leading role in promoting the socio-economic inclusion of women in society, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its dedication of the month of March to the celebration…
Don Jazzy’s Mavin celebrates over 50 women for International Women’s Day
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Mavin boss Don Jazzy hosted over fifty women in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The maiden edition of the conference which was themed, ‘Mavin Women’s Day Soirée’, held on the open-air rooftop of the Ebonylife…
My faith in women justified – Ekeh, Zinox boss on 2022 International Women’s Day
When over 16 years ago, a journalist had ambushed him on the sidelines of an event, Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman, Zinox Group, had delivered what seemed back then like a prophetic announcement, but which today, is gradually proving to be…
UK govt partners UBA Foundation, others in £20m drive to support girl-education in developing countries
As part of activities to mark this year’s edition of the International Women’s Day (IWD), the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has launched a new global partnership with UBA Foundation and 10 other organisations, to improve girls’ access to…
Triller Joins #BreakTheBias in Support of International Women’s Day
Triller, the AI-powered, open garden technology platform for creators, has joined #BreakTheBias, the global campaign in honour of International Women’s Day (#IWD2022) on Tuesday, 8th March. According to a statement, all Triller platforms will feature stories from 30 incredible women…
Contribution of women in society, critical to development — Obi
Former Governor Peter Obi has described as critical to development, the contributions of women in society. In his message to mark International Women’s Day 2022, Obi explained that, beyond providing stability in homes, which are the bedrock of society, women…
*Sunday Igboho released from Benin Republic detention (Punch)*Women seek end to discrimination, demand gender equality in leadership, employment (Guardian)
Sunday Igboho released from Benin Republic detention (Punch) The Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Ighoho, has been released by the Government of Republic of Benin. The umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, announced…