Women entrepreneurs lament poor access to funding, loan
Some women entrepreneurs have decried poor access to funding, investment and loans to boost their businesses.
The women, who made this known in separate interviews...
LASODA reiterates call for empathy towards people with disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has renewed its advocacy for inclusivity and empathy towards persons with disabilities (PWDs).
During a courtesy visit...
FG seeks international support for Africa’s development strategies
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has urged the international community to support Africa with sustainable funding for its development strategies, through women...
Gender activists seek women’s inclusion in policymaking
Some gender equality stakeholders have called for the implementation of gender-responsive policies to address the challenges affecting women in the country.
They made the call...
IWD: I hope a woman becomes Nigeria’s next president — PDP Chair
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, has expressed hope that Nigeria's next president be a woman.
Represented by the PDP National...
IWD: Foundation empowers 1000 Lagos women in vocational skills
The Oladele Fajemirokun Foundation has launched an initiative focused on providing vocational skills to young mothers in the Ibeju-Lekki local government area in Lagos...
LASG warns against false domestic, sexual violence allegations
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, part of the state Ministry of Justice, has issued a stern warning against making false domestic...
Lagos DSVA holds roundtable with CSOs
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (ROLAC), recently held a Roundtable with...
Legal procedures to prosecute school GBV underway — AGF
The Federal government has said efforts are on to create a legal pathway for the prosecution of school-related gender-based violence.
The Attorney-General of the Federation...
FG approves establishment of crèches at markets, workplaces
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of crèches at markets and workplaces nationwide to optimise working mothers’ productivity and promote breastfeeding.
President Bola Tinubu...
