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The World Bank has said that only 10.5 per cent of Nigerian women are engaged in wage and salaried employment, highlighting a sharp imbalance in access to formal, income-paying jobs in the country.
Togo achieved perfect scores in remuneration, marriage, asset management, and retirement—indicating a high level of formal equality under the law.
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Dr Karl Toriola, has urged organisations to move beyond symbolic gestures to provide tangible support for women’s advancement.
Cameroon international defender Falonne Meffometou has opened up about her experience of balancing a professional football career with motherhood, as…
Ecobank Nigeria has officially unveiled its enhanced Ellevate 2.0 proposition in a move to solidify the role of female entrepreneurs as the backbone of the Nigerian economy.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged women to take advantage of trade and entrepreneurship opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
The leading pan-African banking institution, Ecobank Group, has announced a landmark 194 per cent surge in lending to wome-led businesses, providing a record $780m in loans over the course of 2025.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola, has described digital transformation as a catalyst for increasing women participating in the maritime industry
Union Bank of Nigeria has officially launched its ‘Give to Gain’ campaign, a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing gender equity by providing targeted support for women living with disabilities and those raising children with disabilities, in a move to mark International Women’s Month 2026.
The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced that it will host a special edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, themed ‘Gen W – The Evolved Woman’, in celebration of International Women’s Month.