Tag: International Womens Day
NNPP’s chieftain Olufemi Ajadi celebrates International Women’s Day
Olufemi Ajadi, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), has joined the global community in celebrating International Women's…
IWD: Lagos women take centre stage as Sanwo-Olu vows to break barriers
Additionally, Sanwo-Olu emphasized his administration’s commitment to protecting women from gender-based violence, promoting female leadership, and providing access to credit…
IWD: Senate declares war on Gender barriers, vows 35% affirmative action
“We are discussing how women will have a solid presence not only in the National Assembly but also in the…
IWD: Sanwo-Olu pledges not to relent from investing in Lagos Women
The governor stated that while his government had made significant stride in capacity development with over 100,000 women empowered on…
IWD : Lagos advocates gender equality, women empowerment
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA, Cecilia Bolaji Dada spoke at the celebration of this year's International Women's…
What Nigeria’s president-elect Tinubu told women on International Women’s Day
Tinubu, in his message to women on the International Women's Day celebration on Wednesday, said in Nigeria, women had always…
Buhari sends important message to Nigerian women
The president, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, said he is proud to have worked and associated…
Akeredolu calls for concerted effort towards breaking gender bias
Akeredolu while urging women to unite across social, religious and political lines noted that all hands must be on deck…
Amstel Malta to spotlight career women in celebration of International Women’s Day
Amstel Malta continues to inspire the next generation of Nigerian women while igniting positive change within the society and the…
BBNaija’s Tacha celebrates IWD in gorgeous style
The reality star in a post on her Instagram page celebrated women who are movers, makers, hustlers, shakers and those…
IWD: Adeyanju demands justice for Bamise
Addressing Bamise's gruesome murder, Adeyanju in a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen urged the National Assembly to…
International Women’s Day: LASUBEB’s EKOEXCEL celebrates women, girls
EKOEXCEL also reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion in its enrollment drive, stating that females would enjoy equal benefits as…
International Women’s Day Colours: Myth or Reality?
The International Women's Day (IWD) is a day set aside globally to celebrate women for their doggedness and achievements in…
International Women’s Day: Jumia women recount upward career growth
It's a season of prominence for the female gender. The 2021 International Women’s Day celebration of March 8th was followed…
International Women’s Day: Stallion-Bajaj reaffirms commitment to empower women
To celebrate the 2021 International Women’s Day, Stallion-Bajaj Auto Keke Ltd. hosted its staff and special guests to an event…
IWD turns bloody in Mexico in protest against gender violence
Many female police officers were injured in Mexico today in clashes between police and female activists protesting rampant gender violence…
IWD 2021: Meluibe Foundation celebrates women
In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Meluibe Foundation is organizing a week-long advocacy campaign to celebrate Nigerian…
International Women’s Day: UN reaffirms commitment
The United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its commitment to remain committed to partnering with the government and people of Nigeria…
IWD: Orelope Adefulire calls for concerted effort to tackle poverty among women
She added that while COVID-19 has made many women poorer, it has been established that SDGs cannot be achieved without…
International Women’s Day: Stallion-Bajaj to establish Africa’s first women-only assembly plant
From the inception of Stallion-Bajaj Alliance, the brand has been driven by one goal: to build a more inclusive workspace.
Plateau NLC urges women to shun sentiments, unite
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Plateau Council, has urged Nigerian women to shun sentiments and unite in order to achieve…
Sanwo-Olu celebrates Lagos women at International Women’s Day
To celebrate the immense impact of their work on the drive towards a Greater Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken…
IWD: Ecobank celebrates women, reiterates equal opportunities
Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Akinwuntan has reiterated the bank’s commitment to gender parity among staff.
Google to train 20,000 women across Africa
Mrs Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, Head, Brand and Reputation, Google Sub Sahara Africa, said the company would train 20,000 women across Africa…
Chibok girls’ mothers send message to World’s most powerful women
The mothers of the remaining 112 Chibok girls still in Boko Haram captivity have called on the Federal Government and…
International Women’s Day: Bisola celebrates mother, daughter
Big Brother Naija 2017 1st runner up, Bisola Aiyeola, simply known as Bisola took to her social media page to…
Wema Bank stirs controversy over International Women’s Day message
Wema Bank has ruffled some male chauvinists feathers after it posted a tweet celebrating International Women's Day.
Google celebrates International Women’s day with doodle
Google Inc celebrated 2020 International Women's Day with an interactive doodle dedicated to womenfolk.
How Jumia is empowering women entrepreneurs
As the world celebrates the 2020 International Women's Day on March 8, Jumia Nigeria has disclosed that the company prioritised…
International Women’s Day: NAWOJ urges more leadership position for women
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ekiti State chapter has urged governments and the private sector to encourage and…