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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...

Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister commemorates 2025 IWD, to attend UN summit

Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has called for urgent steps to advance gender equality in the country, she flagged off the...

Nigerians to now benefit from ECOWAS US$350m women empowerment project 

Nigeria has now been included as part of the countries to benefit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission US$365 million...

Clerics advocate stricter anti-LGBTQ laws in Nigeria

About sixty Nigerian clerics have pushed for tougher legislation against LGBTQ activities, including expanding the existing 14-year jail term to cover cross-dressing and content...

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...

FGN to empower women for mining sector leadership positions – Minister

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development of Nigeria has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria is setting the strategies in place to institutionalize the...

IWD: NASENI set to boost number of female engineers in Nigeria over next five years

As PICTT/NASENI unveils initiative supporting female engineers to succeed in engineering and technology-based enterprises The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency...

Merck Foundation assures increased support for women with fertility challenges

The philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, The Merck Foundation, has assured an increase in its support and empowerment to women and young...

IWD: Governor Sanwo-Olu pledges continuous investing in women

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday pledged that his government would continue its commitment to empowerment of women and their capacity development...