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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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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...

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 Vehicles (UAVs) technology, NASENI has revealed that its SHEFLY project will be launched soon at the Aeronautic and Air Vehicle Development Institute, AAVDI, of NASENI in Kaduna. NASENI and Caverton Helicopters had jointly commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI system-wide in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) technology some weeks ago. According to the Director Information, NASENI, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, in...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League returns as Savannah Conference Phase Two starts in Lafia

The national Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League after staging a remarkable comeback since over three years in limbo has continued. The sponsors, Zenith Bank...

Ooni’s initiative partners Simba to empower 160 female tricycle riders

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi through the Queen Moremi Ajasoro Initiative has partnered with the Simba Group to train 160 women who...

APWEN launches AI Girls in Engineering Club

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has  inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Girls in Engineering Club aimed at grooming young experts to...

MTN Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, EDC set to equip 20,000 female entrepreneurs

The MTN Foundation has announced a partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the Mastercard Foundation which will result in the training of...