The Lagos State Government has flagged off a financial inclusion programme aimed at empowering women. Speaking at the flag-off of the programme, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, reiterated the Lagos State…
The Federal Government has approved free caesarean sections for Nigerian women. This was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate on Thursday. Recall that Nigeria has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates…
Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, says the inauguration of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Export Skills Acquisition Centre (ESAC), will build the capacity of youths and women. The minister made this known at the inauguration…
Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma, has claimed that the the entertainment industry is controlled by women. He made the claim while featuring on TVC programme, ‘Your View’, recently. He noted that women sometimes complain of inequality even in industries where…
…As Sanwo-Olu highlights commitment to food security on World Food Day By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that his administration has successfully empowered over 100,000 women and youths through various agricultural initiatives. This announcement was made on…
Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare has advised career-oriented women to prioritise having children over marriage. The actress stated this while sharing her opinion on how to achieve a long term career success. Speaking in an interview with Nollywood On Radio, Bakare…
Delta State Police command has arrested two women over a newborn baby boy they bought at N2 million from a baby factory in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. They were delivering the baby to the buyer in Delta State when they…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two women, Tessi Ikechukwu and Lauretta Akomen, for allegedly stealing and selling a three day old baby for N2 million. The police also rescued a three day baby from the suspects. Delta State…
House of Representatives member, Mr Sesi Whingan, has facilitated the training of 50 youths and women in strategic renewable energy skills. Whingan, a member representing Badagry Constituency, said that renewable energy had played a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s future.…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has urged women experiencing violation of rights to speak out as they can only receive help when they do so. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA),…
