IWD

2024 - 3 - 8

IWD Celebrates Women Empowerment and Recognition

Empowering Women - Gender Equality - International Women's Day - Nigerian Leaders - Women Empowerment

Empowering women for sustainable growth and progress - key highlights from IWD 2024!

In a world where gender equality is still a work in progress, International Women's Day (IWD) stands as a powerful platform to advocate for female empowerment and recognition. This year, APM Terminals took center stage by cultivating female talent, signaling a commitment to sustainable growth and gender diversity in the workplace. The call for increased investment in women by influential figures like First Lady Oluremi Tinubu reinforces the idea that empowering women is vital for national progress across all sectors.

Adding to the momentum, Akpabio's praise of Nigerian women as 'the full package' and the collective efforts of the Nigerian government, traditional rulers, and civil society organizations in launching initiatives to support women highlight a growing recognition of the invaluable contributions of women to society.

As a testament to this recognition, the Conference of Civil Societies honored outstanding women like Uzoka-Anite and Adeyeye who are actively shaping Nigeria's development landscape. Governor Caleb Mutfwang's celebration of women and Senator Oluremi Tinubu's advocacy further underline the importance of investing in women as a catalyst for progress and nation-building.

In conclusion, the 2024 International Women's Day celebrations underscore the significance of championing gender equality and women's rights for a more inclusive and prosperous society. The words of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing Nigerian women as a 'special breed' and 'full package,' encapsulate the essence of acknowledging and valuing the unique strengths and contributions of women in Nigeria and beyond.

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IWD: APM Terminals Cultivates Female Talent for Sustainable Growth (The Punch)

Every year, panel sessions, webinars, and seminars celebrating International Women's Day often focus on the dwindling numbers of women in the C-suite and ...

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IWD: First Lady seeks more investment in women (The Punch)

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for an increased investment in women, describing it as a strategy for national progress.

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IWD: Remi Tinubu Advocates For More Investment In Women (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

In a statement in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu argued that more investment in women would accelerate progress in all spheres of the economy. By Lanre lasisi.

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IWD: Akpabio says Nigerian women are 'the full package' (TheCable)

Akpabio said the Nigerian women deserve all respect and that he would continue to advocate for their improved welfare.

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IWD: Nigeria's First Lady says investing in women key to nation ... (Premium Times)

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the need to invest in women as a pathway to building progress in Nigeria. Mrs Tinubu said this in a ...

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IWD 2024: CSOs Honour Uzoka-Anite, Adeyeye, 3 Others For ... (Leadership Newspaper)

The Conference of Civil Societies has honoured five 'most outstanding women' who are impacting the national development landscape and enhancing the Renewed.

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IWD: FG, traditional rulers unite for Nigerian women, launch initiative (Businessday.ng)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ministry of Women Affairs and traditional rulers across the country have united to launch the โ€œP-BAT cares...

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IWD: Mutfwang celebrates women, lauds 2024 theme (Guardian)

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has joined the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, and women worldwide, in celebrating the ...

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IWD: Special breed, full package, Akpabio hails Nigerian women (Vanguard)

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described Nigerian women as a special breed and full package on the occasion of the 2024 International Day of Women, ...

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IWD: Nigerian Women A Special Breed, Full Package โ€“ Akpabio (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Akpabio, in a statement to celebrate the women signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh on Friday, singled out Nigerian women ...

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IWD 2024: Bolt partners Whispa to provide free medical access to ... (Businessday.ng)

Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility company in Africa has partnered with Whispa, a telemedicine company, to provide free doctor...

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IWD: Women elemental to Nigeria's development โ€“ Tinubu (Daily Post Nigeria)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised that his administration will prioritise the welfare of women and protect their rights, while highlighting their.

2024 IWD: FG Assures Impactful, Accessible Programmes For ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

As the world celebrates International Women's Day (IWD), President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian women of impactful and accessible programmes that will.

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IWD: Get involved in politics, Edo first lady urges women (The Punch)

Betsy Obaseki has urged to acquire the required knowledge to make them valuable to contribute to the development of the country.

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IWD: National Assembly assures women of improved welfare (Daily Post Nigeria)

As Nigerian women joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the 2024 International Women's Day, IWD, the Senate President, Senator Godswill.

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IWD: Edo first lady charges women to seek knowledge, become ... (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The first lady of Edo State, Betsy Obaseki, urged women on Friday to acquire the necessary knowledge that would make them.

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IWD: No gender must be left behind in progressive transformation ... (TheCable)

Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development and chairman of the African minerals strategy group (AMSG), says no gender must be left behind in the ...

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IWD: Empower women to make better decisions, CSO tells FG (TheCable)

Ipas Nigeria has urged the FG and stakeholders to target investments that empower women to make decisions about their lives and health.

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IWD: PDP govs promise to invest in women (The Punch)

State governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have pledged to invest more in women to advance progress in Nigeria.

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IWD: LAPO rewards four women with N1.3m (The Punch)

The management of Lift Above Poverty Organisation has gifted four women who have distinguished themselves in their various fields with N1.3m.

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IWD: Ending gender inequality in farming to achieve food security ... (Africanews English)

Gender inequality often results in a gender gap in productivity. "Substantial gender gaps in productivity have arisen not because women are less efficient ...

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IWD: LAPO MFB inspiring women inclusion! (Businessday.ng)

LAPO Microfinance, in its early formative stages, prioritised women's inclusion and empowerment. The microfinance bank's transformative...

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IWD: UNESCO partners police officers' wives association on ... (TheCable)

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, to commemorate the International Women's Day, Abdulsalami Ladigbolu, president of UNESCO Read and Earn Federation ...

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IWD: Wife of Niger CP urges wives of deceased officers to use skills ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The wife of Niger State Commissioner of Police, Mrs Rosina Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has called on wives of deceased police officers who lost their.

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IWD 2024: It's time to crush political barriers, Wamakko tells Nigerian ... (Vanguard)

Former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has urged Nigerian women on the democratic space to leverage on all electoral ...

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IWD: I'll continue to prepare Akwa Ibom women for future ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has assured women of his determination to prepare them for future opportunities. Eno made the assurance in a statement.

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IWD: Group urges FG to increase women's access to education, loans (Peoples Gazette)

He said the conference was scheduled to inspire women to build wealth in spite of their level of income.

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IWD: Group advocates girls' inclusion for stronger nation (The Punch)

Parents have been urged to give their young girls good and proper home training for them to lead a life of uniqueness.

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IWD 2024: NGO sensitises students on gender equity, inclusion ... (Daily Trust)

The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) Friday sensitised students of the All Saints Anglican School on the importance of gender equity, ...

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IWD: Army Chief's Wife Calls For More Women Inclusion In Decision ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

By Sumaila Ogbaje. The President, Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Maria Lagbaja, has called for more inclusion of women in different ...

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