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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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APWEN urges women engineers to lead practical solutions through innovation, STEM and inclusion

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on women engineers across the country to take a leading role in delivering...

IFC, NGX, LCCI partnership births DEI initiative to unlock $22.9bn annual economic growth

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in collaboration with Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Lagos Chamber...

APWEN urges women engineers to lead practical solutions through innovation, STEM and inclusion

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on women engineers across the country to take a leading role in delivering practical solutions to both national and global engineering challenges, urging them to move beyond advocacy into impactful action. The National President of APWEN, Mrs. Chinyere Igwegbe, made the call during the inauguration of the third Chairman and Executive Committee of the APWEN Umuahia chapter held in Umuahia, Abia State. According to Igwegbe, the future of engineering will be shaped by innovation, sustainability, and inclusive leadership. She noted...

APWEN urges women engineers to lead practical solutions through innovation, STEM and inclusion

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on women engineers across the country to take a leading role in delivering...

IFC, NGX, LCCI partnership births DEI initiative to unlock $22.9bn annual economic growth

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in collaboration with Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Lagos Chamber...

YEDIS gains UN recognition for AI-powered digital training initiative empowering rural Nigerian women

The Youth Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has strengthened the capacity of rural women engaged in palm oil processing, gari...

Edo medical centre to provide one-year free antenatal care for five pregnant women

Med-Vical International has announced a one-year free antenatal care programme for five pregnant women as part of activities marking its 2026 anniversary celebrationin Edo...

Study finds premature menopause linked to higher lifetime heart disease risk

A new research published in JAMA Cardiology has revealed that women who go through natural menopause before the age of 40 may have a...

Fidelity Bank CSR initiative empowers 100 Women in Ogun

As part of efforts to show its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development, Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its ‘Give Her Power’ ...

Women Empowerment: SHEALS commits to driving sustainable change across Nigeria

SHEALS, a global initiative geared towards helping women's development and growth has, again, committed to empowering women to drive sustainable change across Nigeria. SHEALS Boot...

NASENI set to launch SHEFLY project at AAVDI Kaduna

As part of the ongoing training of female engineers and scientists from National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) system-wide in Unmanned Aerial...

She-Fix: NNPC advocates inclusivity in  technical fields

...Celebrates female mechanics during IWD commemoration NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) hosted another edition of She-Fix 2025, a landmark event dedicated to empowering women in automotive, technical, and...