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Tiyani Aliyu, Liyel Imoke, Murray Bruce to headline African Diaspora Women’s Conference

Tiyani Aliyu, Liyel Imoke, Murray Bruce to headline African Diaspora Women’s Conference

Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), H.E. Hajiya Ramatu Tiyani Aliyu; Guy Murray-Bruce, President of the Silverbird Group and former First lady of Cross River state and CEO, Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization, (POWER), H.E Obioma Liyel Imoke are billed to join chief host; Former AU Ambassador and President of ADDI ( […]

Women in Politics: Engage women from all 9,556 wards —Awosika, Access Bank Chairman

Women in Politics: Engage women from all 9,556 wards —Awosika, Access Bank Chairman

By Juliet Umeh D r. Ajoritsedere Awosika, MFR, mni, is a Nigerian businesswoman who is the the chairman of Access Bank Plc. Prior to this appointment, she was Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministries of Internal Affiars, Science & Technology and Power at different periods. She is an alumnus of the University of Bradford where she […]

Abusive spouses: When is enough enough?

Abusive spouses: When is enough enough?

By Funmi Ajumobi HIDDEN beneath a blanket of silence are millions of people all over the world, writhing in pains of abusive relationships. This, according to reports, is not limited to physical violence, but also sexual and emotional violence.  In 2015, Nigeria enacted the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, VAPP to protect people against various […]

Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong: Boosting women’s voices

Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong: Boosting women’s voices

By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor A Pan-African TV host and executive producer, Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong, is recognized for hosting some of the biggest events in Africa including the first Africa Magic Choice Awards. She possesses honorary degrees in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. She is an ambassador of GirlUp Zimbabwe, a United Nations Foundation that advocates for and […]

2023: All hope not lost on NASS rejection of gender equality bills — Ekpere Eta

2023: All hope not lost on NASS rejection of gender equality bills — Ekpere Eta

By Victoria Ojeme The immediate past Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development, Barrister Mary Ekpere-Eta, has said that ahead of the 2023 general elections that it is time for a female president to emerge. Amongst other issues, Ekpere-Eta called on Nigerian women to quit the back stage and occupy the political space, particularly […]

U.S Consulate supports young women in STEM

U.S Consulate supports young women in STEM

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The United States Government has said it will supporting the next generation of women leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, STEM, by connecting them with networks and opportunities needed to advance their careers and dreams in tech fields.   It disclosed this recently at the just-concluded TechWomen Nigeria Mentorship Project for […]