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Kwara Govt. advocates private-sector support for women empowerment
The Kwara State Government has urged private sector across the state to augment his administration's effort in empowering women and promoting gender equality, saying women deserve patronage and support to be their best.
it explained that…
First Bank empowers women entrepreneurs through dedicated account introduction
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has reinforced commitment to women empowerment with ‘FirstGem’ for economic growth and development.
FirstBank Deputy Managing Director, Francis Shobo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday made available to…
FG earmarks over N33bn Survival Fund for women businesses boost
Federal Government (FG) has reserved 45 percent (over N33bn) of the N75 billionesrmarked for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for women-owned enterprises to boost their businesses.
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade…
Buhari lists women welfare, empowerment as priority
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that more would be achieved in the areas of empowerment and welfare of women before the end of his second term administration in 2023.
The president also added that African women, particularly…
Buhari laments against rising women, schoolgirls abductions in Nigeria
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has lamented rising abductions of women and girlchild, particularly girls of school age across the country, saying the development could erode gains recorded in girls education in Nigeria.…
Group preaches peace, unity among African women
A women-based group, Water Aid, has urged women across the African continent to embrace peace, remain resolute and united despite differences, saying through such would empowerment of womenfolk be achieved in the black continent.…
Over 8000 women get N20,000 FG’s special grants in Lagos
OVER 8,000 LAGOS RURAL WOMEN BENEFIT FROM FG SPECIALGRANTS
Over 8000 women get N20,000 FG's special grants in Lagos
No fewer than 8,000 women across Local Government Areas in Lagos State have benefitted from the Federal Government…
Makinde promises women, physically challenged inclusion in governance
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged his administration's commitment to continue engaging more women and Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in his government, saying their inclusion would entrench principle of fairness…
LASG to tackle poverty through women empowerment, other programs
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that plans have been concluded to eradicate and bring poverty statistics to the barest minimum across the state through empowerment and supportive policies for women.
He…