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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...

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...
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While we fight for equitable distribution of resources, equality and inclusive systems will help societies grow and we advocate strongly that everyone get involved.

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...

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 of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), under a coalition tagged Nigeria Gender Country Programme (NGCP), is set to position gender inclusion as a key driver of investment, competitiveness and long-term economic growth to the tune of $22.9 billion additional economic output for Nigeria. The programme is spearheaded by these organisations aims to use the NGCP to bring together advisory expertise, financing and strategic partnerships aimed at increasing women's...
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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,...
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Women/D&I

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,...
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Women/D&I

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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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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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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