The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has emphasized the urgent need to unlock the potential of rural women through education, access to technology, and sustainable farming practices. This message was a central focus of the 2024 International Day of Rural Women Summit, held at the African … Read more
The Katsina State Government has launched an ambitious campaign to fight desertification, drought, and climate change by engaging women farmers, school children, and volunteers across the 34 local government areas of the state. As part of the initiative, over two million trees will be planted in schools, homes, markets, worship places, farmlands, and forest reserves. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reinforced his dedication to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Nigeria. Speaking at the Women Affairs Ministry’s Empower-Her: Nigeria for Women Farming, Health, Empowerment, Justice, Entertainment, and Fund-raising Dinner, President Tinubu emphasized his administration’s focus on creating a conducive environment where women can thrive. At this event we saw Tinubu’s … Read more
Mrs. Mercy Akpama, representing Yakurr 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, recently led a female legislators outreach to boost women’s involvement in politics. Organized by NILDS in partnership with UN-WOMEN and the Government of Canada, this event focused on empowering women to take on leadership roles, highlighting their critical impact … Read more
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State reaffirmed his commitment to empowering girls, emphasizing that when girls are given the tools they need to succeed, the ripple effect benefits all of society. Speaking during the International Day of the Girl Child celebration in Yola, Fintiri—represented by Dr. Umar Garba Pella, the Commissioner of Education and … Read more
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
Teachers Celebrate Remarkable Achievements on World Teachers’ Day On October 5, during the 2024 World Teachers’ Day celebration, the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) praised Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his outstanding efforts to revamp the education sector. They laud Governor Yusuf for revolutionary education reforms across Kano state. At Eagle Square in … 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
Members of Parliament (MPs) across Canada are spearheading efforts to eliminate violence, with a sharp focus on gender-based violence (GBV). This comprehensive document outlines the critical steps MPs are taking to address the issue, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all citizens. This policy seeks to create a violence-Free Canada. The goal is clear: end … 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
