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Association of Corporate Trustees Hosts Dialogue on Regulatory Reforms Impacting Trusteeship

Lagos, Nigeria — June 8, 2026. The Association of Corporate Trustees (ACT) concluded...

FITC ESG event to address African environmental impact

The Sustainability & Environment Society Governance (ESG) experts conference 3.0, set to be...

Lake Chad Basin gets €11.25m funding boost to tackle climate challenges

The Lake Chad Basin has received a major funding boost with the launch...

Climate change, transborder crime top Nigeria’s agenda as AU council chair

Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the country's leadership as Chair...
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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...

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’ initiative to Ogun State, with the empowerment of 100 women with vocational tools designed to strengthen their economic independence and boost household income. The recently launched outreach is part of the bank’s nationwide rollout of the initiative. It was unveiled earlier in March during the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partner organisations to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day. The event held at the...

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...

Women Empowerment: BATN Foundation distributes 6,000 birds, other essentials in Bauchi

As part of efforts to improve the livelihood of rural smallholder farmers and their families in Bauchi State, the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)...

Kwara Government pledges more youth inclusion in governance

The Kwara State Government has confirmed that more youths will be included and involved in governance in the state. The state's governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,...

Push forward: 10 ways to end violence against women (Part 2)

6. Call for better responses and services Services for women and girls experiencing violence can be the difference between life and death. This means that shelters,...

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...

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...