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MTN Foundation launches Y’ellopreneur dedicated to women entrepreneurs
The MTN Foundation in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), has…
NACCIMA calls for increased support for women in agriculture
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has charged the Federal Government to…
Food security: Women farmers urge ban of hazardous pesticides
Smallholder Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) on Friday, called for the ban of Highly Hazardous Pesticide (HHPs)…
AfDB offers $250,000 to promote women enterprise in Africa
The African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), says it is offering…
NGO seeks urgent action to tackle climate change impacts
The Women Environmental Programme (WEP), on Wednesday, called for urgent action to mitigate the continuing impacts of climate…
Women farmers seek inclusion in agriculture budget for food security
The National President, Smallholder Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), Mrs Mary Afan, has called for inclusion of…
Climate change heightens threats of violence against women, girls
Climate change and environmental degradation are escalating the risk and prevalence of violence against women and girls across…
NESG says gender equality key accelerator for achieving SDGs
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), says gender equality is critical to accelerating the achievements of the Sustainable…
CFM empowers women with baking training certification
Crown Flour Mill (CFM) Limited, a subsidiary of Olam Agri, has successfully empowered a group of indigent women…
African Women Impact Fund launches with $60 million commitment
The African Women Impact Fund (AWIF) Initiative, yesterday, announced its first commitment of $60 million at the inaugural…