Kaduna: The Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), an NGO, has urged the government and key stakeholders to eliminate inequality and promote gender rights and equal opportunities for women and girls. The founder and Executive Director of WISE, Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, made this appeal on Saturday as part of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration in […]
Month: March 2025
FG Calls on Stakeholders to Accelerate SDGs Implementation by 2030
Gombe: Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, has urged stakeholders to intensify efforts toward the achievement of the SDGs by 2030. She stated this in her keynote address delivered on her behalf by Dr. Bala Yunusa, Senior Technical Adviser, at the North-East Regional Consultation in Gombe. The event was part […]
Kebbi Enrols 100 Women with Disabilities into State Health Insurance
Birnin Kebbi: The Kebbi Government has enrolled 100 women with disabilities into the State Contributory Health Management Agency (KECHEMA). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Suwaiba Jadadi from KECHEMA highlighted that the program aims to facilitate easy access to healthcare for persons with disabilities. She spoke during a Mental Health Awareness Outreach event, which […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Honored as ‘Woman of the Year’ at Independent Awards 2024
Lagos: The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has been honored with the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year. She dedicated this prestigious award to Nigerian women and youth, acknowledging their crucial role in the nation’s growth and development during the Independent Awards 2024 Gala Night. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. […]
Bolaji Clinches Para-Badminton Gold in Spain
Toledo: World number two, Eniola Bolaji, has cemented her dominance in para-badminton SL3 by winning her 12th career gold medal. The Paralympic bronze medallist defeated Turkey’s Halime Yildiz 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) on Sunday in the women’s final of the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025, held in Toledo. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Bolaji began […]