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Gender Equality Triumph: Kashim Shettima Allocates 50% of $200 Million Grant to Boost Women-Led MSMEs

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:33:34 +0000

In a significant move towards fostering gender inclusivity and economic empowerment, Kashim Shettima has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, allocating 50% of a proposed $200 million Non-Profit Organization (NPO) grant specifically to women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The announcement underscores a commitment to advancing gender equality and supporting the vital role that women play [...]

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Gender Equality In Politics Is Key For Me — Femi Gbajabiamila

David Folami — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:03:50 +0000

House of Representatives speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, has come out to say that as long as they are candidates with good ideas, funding and organisation, Nigerian women can get elected into public offices. Femi said the 9th House has prioritised gender equality in its legislative agenda, and he plans to personally lead the cause of women [...]

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Toyin Ojora-Saraki delivers Keynote Address to Commonwealth Africa Summit in London

Ade Adewale — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:08:35 +0000

H.E Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki today, 14th March 2018 delivered a keynote address to the 5th Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit in London, United Kingdom as more than 400 global and African thought leaders converged in London to discuss how Africa’s growing youth population can transform the continent. As the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa [...]

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Gender Equality: Is Nigeria on the Global Stage?

Wale Adebayo — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:29:54 +0000

In the past few weeks, a lot of things trended in Nigeria including the unsuccessful passage of The Bill For An Act To Incorporate and Enforce Certain Provisions of The United Nations Convention On The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women – the protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights [...]

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Toyin Saraki-led Senator’s Wives Forum Calls for Dignity and Gender Parity in Nigeria

Ade Adewale — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:16:24 +0000

Chaired by Wife of Nigeria Senate President, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, the second Senators Wives Forum meeting in the Eighth National Assembly has called for Nigerian men and women to work together to promote dignity for all and bridge the gap in gender equity and opportunity. The assemblage was addressed by Senator Biodun Olujinmi, Sponsor [...]

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Wellbeing Foundation Africa Calls for Gender Equality in Education and Employment during International Women’s Day 2016

Ade Adewale — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:00:12 +0000

Joining the global community to commemorate International Women’s Day 2016, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa has called for gender equality, especially in the areas of education and employment. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Friendraiser Community 2016 International Women’s Day event in Abuja on March 8, 2016, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Founder of [...]

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