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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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Women/D&I

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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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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Opportunities

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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Sustainable Business

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...
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Women/D&I

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...
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Social Enterprise

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...
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Sustainable Business

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...
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Women/D&I

NGO launches platform to build girl-child confidence, self-discovery

The Revival School, in collaboration with Unclesele and Nitche Entertainment, has launched ‘The Little Miss Rainbow’ platform to build the girl-child’s confidence and self-discovery. According...
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Columns

Why gender justice matters for sustainable development

Women and girls are bearing a disproportionate burden in this time of environmental strain. Fires, storms, floods, and droughts have direct impacts on those...
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In The News

GBV: French Govt, Neem Foundation launch N85m empowerment project for 200 women

A partnership between the French Government and Neem Foundation has birthed a 100,000 Euro (N85m) entrepreneurship training project that will benefit two hundred women...
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