During a program held in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and UN Women, Hon. Fakunle-Okieimen emphasized the need for increased political involvement from women. She called out the alarming gender imbalance that currently exists in the Nigerian political landscape. She urged constituents to actively support female participation in governance, … Read more
The Federal Government has expressed strong support for the World Bank’s contributions to women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria. The World Bank’s women Empowerment program had a huge promise in supporting women empowerment programs. During the Gender Innovations in Economic Planning event, held as part of the 2024 Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on … Read more
Moniepoint, in collaboration with ACIOE Associates and Tech4Dev, recently organized a two-day workshop in Abuja, equipping over 100 women entrepreneurs and People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) with essential financial skills. With this Moniepoint paves the way for financial empowerment initiatives in . The program emphasized practical learning in areas such as financial planning, budgeting, and … Read more
The Gender and Inclusion Summit 2024 (GS24), held in Abuja, saw a boost in women empowerment efforts, led by Eden Venture Group, a member of the WEE Policy Catalyst Fund cohort. The group, under the #WEEliftNaija initiative, partnered with Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) to discuss strategies aimed at improving the economic and social participation of … Read more
Kennedy-Ohanenye, represented by Mr. Adamu Web, Director of Gender Affairs, stressed the significance of the new policy aimed at fostering equality between genders in workplaces across Nigeria. She highlighted this policy as a major stride in advancing gender balance and promoting social inclusion within employment spaces. Safer Work Environments Through Collaboration The minister noted that … Read more
