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Former First Lady of Ekiti State, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, has reiterated the need to amplify the rights and voices of women, especially those of African descent, saying no society can achieve development when women are being sidelined.
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The 2024 edition of Women in Maritime and Energy (WIME) Awards has enhanced the call for women inclusion in maritime and energy sectors, even as it availed a platform where leading industry amazons share their inspirations and commitments.
13 Apr
Following the release of the 2024 Top 100 Career Women in Africa List, 9to5Chick partners with Guardian Woman to launch the “Amplifying the Corporate African Woman’s Voice” series.
13 Apr
Guinness has joined forces with Anoela Cards, a woman-owned greeting card company, to emphasise its commitment to inclusion, diversity and cultural richness while honouring extraordinary women who inspire on a daily basis.
13 Apr
In its bid to curb child labour in the country, a non-governmental organisation, AHKIN, which caters for homeless youngsters living on the streets and destitute, has enjoined government at all levels and members of the Nigerian community to uphold the rights of children.
13 Apr
Stakeholders have called on the media to effectively report and document Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases in the country.
30 Mar
The International Women’s Month is a time to celebrate and recognise the achievements, resilience and contributions of women around Nigeria and Africa, especially women who have been lending their voices in the film industry to tell stories.
23 Mar
Mercy Itohan Osayi is a dedicated advocate for women and youth empowerment in Canada. As President and Founder of Women of Dignity International (WODI), she champions initiatives aimed at nurturing personal growth and community building.
23 Mar
In recent years, we have noticed more heatwaves in Nigeria and this matches up with what is happening around the world due to climate change. These heatwaves are characterised by high temperatures that last a long time.
23 Mar
The inaugural Guardian Woman Festival held last week was a selected gathering of women and even men from various sectors all seeking to Inspire Inclusion in their own way.
2 Mar
Jennifer Awirigwe, professionally known as Financial Jennifer is an award-winning personal finance expert, investment banker, convener of the biggest finance fair in Nigeria, and the founder of FinTribe, Nigeria’s first and largest women-only finance community.
2 Mar
Funmi Fatona-Ayowole is the founder of TheVirtualSoulClinic, a tech-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to providing mental health support for Canadians. As an emotional health and wellness coach, speaker and counsellor, Funmi’s mission is to contribute to healing the world and leave a legacy of impact, health, and wealth for the next generation.
24 Feb
As part of the Safer Internet Day this month, I held a session for parents on what to consider before their children become heavy users of social media and digital media.
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has called for an improved immunisation and more Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State for children welfare in the state. The UNICEF Ambassador made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on her field trip with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office to observe immunisation…
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The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with management of the school following a disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on the social media earlier on Tuesday. "The committee's…
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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to support the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project being executed by the Federal Government. Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, had on Monday said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway…
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Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
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FOLLOWING the success of its 'Back to School project' at St. Michael's African School, Ipari-Nla, Ogun State, in February, the Angel Foundation has successfully completed another transformative project at the school, which was commissioned on Monday. It renovated and modernised the school's toilet facilities, enhanced hygiene standards for students and teachers alike, as well as…
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Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Godwin Emefiele approved the printing of N684.5 million naira with N18.9 billion, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said. EFCC made the claim in a new four-count charge filed against Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency's prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders of the commission to enhance the formulation and sustenance of the Commission's overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise during an interactive forum…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…