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Ramadan 2024: Islamic philanthropy surges to record high as UN delivers warning

Islamic philanthropy raised a record $46 million for 2 million displaced people in...

Battling green skill shortage in the quest for a sustainable economy

Growth in demand for green skills is outpacing the increase in supply -...

Nigeria to get WHO-recommended new malaria vaccine by Mid-2024

The World Health Organisation has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention...

Google announces N75m equity-free fund for Nigerian SMBs

Google has announced the opening of applications for the Hustle Academy SMB Fund...
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Fidelity Bank, ImpactHER train 1,276 female entrepreneurs in digital innovation skills

Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with ImpactHER are set to offer free digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills training to women entrepreneurs as parts...

Tinubu commits to tackling girlchild-out-of-school challenges

Launches OAFLAD's campaign on gender equity, equality in Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has launched a campaign to promote inclusive education, skill development, and...

Fidelity Bank, ImpactHER train 1,276 female entrepreneurs in digital innovation skills

Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with ImpactHER are set to offer free digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills training to women entrepreneurs as parts of efforts to  empower them driveconomic growth. The five-day training, which benefited 1,276 women, is part of Fidelity Bank’s ongoing commitment to support female-led businesses in Nigeria.The Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank, Osita Ede,  emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating; “Women-led small businesses account for over 40% of micro, small, and medium enterprises in Nigeria. Empowering female entrepreneurs with the relevant...
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Push Forward: 10 ways to end violence against women

Violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation in the world, affecting more than 1 in 3 women—a figure that...
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Women/D&I

AWF, NCWD seek ways to eradicate violence against women

Stakeholders comprising of leaders at the Aspire Women Forum (AWF) and National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) have called for collective efforts to put...
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Women/D&I

Advocates, women affairs ministry proffer multi-sectoral costed plan as panacea to GBV in Kogi

Gender advocates and officials of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Kogi have called for a costed multi-sectorial action as...
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Women/D&I

GIZ, Edo State train 29 visually impaired persons in digital tech

Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, in partnership with the Edo State Government, has trained 29 visually impaired persons in digital technology to empower and help...
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Social Enterprise

Coalition seeks re-introduction of rejected gender bills

A coalition of gender advocates has renewed calls for re-introduction of five gender bills rejected by the ninth National Assembly.  Under the umbrella of #constitutionwomenwant,...
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Social Enterprise

NGO advocates justice for gender-based violence victims

An NGO based in Abuja, FAME Foundation, has launched its 16 Days of Activism Campaign against GBV as part of efforts to combat Gender-Based...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

STI Minister emphasizes gender equality, empowerment of women as critical roadmap to national development

Nigeria's Minister of Science Innovation, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has said that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are critical...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

REA, Ceesolar sign agreement to empower 140 women for STEM internship

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that it had signed a pact with Ceesolar to get about 140 women benefit from the World...
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AAUW 2024 International Fellowships for Women Pursuing Full-time Graduate or Postdoctoral Study in USA

About AAUW OUR MISSION Gender Equity & Economic Security We’ve led the fight for fair pay and economic opportunity for women — and the battle...
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