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Some women groups have lent their voices to the five gender bills thrown out in March 2022 by the 9th National Assembly, urging the current parliament to ensure the passage of the bills.

To motivate and inspire women to envision a brighter future by unlocking their full potential, Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is set to hold its 22nd Annual Conference scheduled for November 2 and 3, 2023, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.

Despite Nigeria’s strong entrepreneurial spirit, only 15 per cent of tech startup co-founders in Nigeria are women. A study published by LongHash in 2018 shows that among 100 blockchain startups surveyed, female employees accounted for only 14.5 per cent of the workforce.

A non-profit organisation, Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), recently held its Maiden London Conference with the theme, “Limitless: Embrace the Infinite”.

HACEY Initiative has called for the implementation of girls’ right, saying it would help eliminate many disadvantages faced by females. Co-founder, HACEY Initiative, Isaiah Owolabi, said that sensitising the girl child about their rights would also help in curbing gender-based violence in the country.

Five audacious women, Uzoamaka Izukanne Igweike, Tarebi Alebiosu, Adedotun Akande, Ndidi Nwuneli and Mimi Ade-Odiachi...

A not-for-profit organisation, Women in Management Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is set to make history with the hosting of its maiden London Conference. This groundbreaking event, the first of its kind in the heart of the United Kingdom...

Renowned entrepreneur and author of Success Uncharted, Stella Ndekile, in collaboration with GLG Communications, recently hosted a captivating book reading and DIY Beauty Soirée for women at The Alliance Francaise Library in Lagos.

As part of its ongoing internal re-organisation efforts, She Forum Africa, a pan-Africa women development, intergenerational mentorship, leadership and lifestyle community, has instituted Regional Hubs to deepen advocacy initiatives and strengthen women’s voice in local African communities.

Mrs. Oluchi Arinze is the Managing Director (MD) of Kirkwood Properties Limited. The graduate of Economics from Imo State University, Owerri, who has taken several courses in marketing and leadership, has cognate experience in corporate matters having worked in banks and other financial institutions for years.

Nigeria’s finance industry has made significant strides in increasing the representation of women recently. Out of its 24 commercial banks, eight have women as Chief Executive Officers (CEO).

Dignitaries across Africa, including the Chairman/Publisher of The Guardian newspaper, Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru; the first female Chairman of Access Bank, Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga; legendary actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo and world-class Performance Strategist, Dr. Abiola Salami, will converge on Lagos for the debut of TTP Woman of the Year 2023.