Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairperson of the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative,’ recently inaugurated an ICT center and educational facilities in Bauchi State during an official visit last Tuesday. The community ICT Center, constructed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and an Alternative High School for […]
Women
The Federal Government has revealed its plans to introduce a comprehensive programme aimed at fostering gender equality and empowering women nationwide. Dubbed the “Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme” (GEEEEP), this initiative targets the multifaceted challenges faced by women and girls in Nigeria. According to Sunday Asefon, Senior […]
INTELS Nigeria Ltd., a major oil and gas logistics company, marked another milestone as it graduated 85 beneficiaries from its Women Empowerment Project Scheme Synergy (WEPSS). The ceremony, held on Friday, celebrated women trained in tailoring and fashion design from INTELS’ host communities in Onne, Ogu, and other parts […]
In a groundbreaking initiative, Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL), in partnership with the Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative, orchestrated an inspiring event titled “Girls in STEM: Future is STEM” on November 23rd, 2023. The occasion witnessed the enthusiastic participation of girls from Queens College in Yaba, Lagos, as they […]
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote’s first 100 days as the head of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have been marked by transformative leadership. The newly confirmed Director General/CEO has initiated significant changes, streamlining National Identity Number (NIN) registration processes and addressing long-standing challenges. She introduced strategic restructuring and advanced technologies to […]
In collaboration with Green Agriculture West Africa Limited (GAWAL), a subsidiary of the Chinese General Construction Company (CGC), the Federal Government is empowering 5,000 women farmers across states with training in modern rice technology and diverse farming practices. Read Also: Empowering Women Farmers in Nepal Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, the Minister […]
The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Mrs. Ibukun Abimbola Odusote, has been bestowed with a prestigious honor by the College of Fellows of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Read Also: Akinsaya, Odusote, Oluka others emerge NiRA Board Members The recognition was […]
The Lagos Ministry of Health, in collaboration with mDoc and supported by MSD for Mothers, has unveiled The Digital Mom Project, targeting 200,000 women of reproductive age (WRA). This initiative aims to address healthcare gaps for WRA by leveraging AI-driven technology interventions. Read Also: LASHMA Creates Research Modules for Equitable […]
The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), a World Bank-funded initiative led by the Rural Electrification Agency, has partnered with Ceesolar, a renewable energy company, to implement a specialized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Internship Program for women. Read Also: NCDMB Empowers 500 Youths in Solar Power Installation Training During the […]
With different appointment of offices these past few days, President Bola Tinubu has approved Engr Bisoye Coker-Odusote as the Acting Director-General (DG) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) The new development was after the president ordered the Director-General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission [NIMC], Aliyu […]
