The European Union (EU), through the British Council and Agents for Citizens-driven Transformation (ACT), have trained 30 physically-challenged women in skill acquisition.
The Executive Director, Dr Kingsley Nwanyanwu, stated in Port Harcourt, adding that the programme was part of the organisation’s commitment towards capacity-building and improving the livelihood and financial well-being of such women and girls in Rivers.
Human Rights lawyer Grace Wakio Kakai has been appointed the Deputy Registrar of the African Court on Human and People’s Rights in Kenya.
By Adedoyin Jaiyesimi
Recently, something remarkable happened in my country. Nigerian track and field athlete Tobi Amusan set a world record at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. Her win wasn’t just personal; it was a national victory. For a nation plunged into a bad news hurricane, Tobi’s win felt like a much-needed break from the cycle of negative news. The win shone like a ray of hope that resonated in the hearts of Nigerians, and the buzz was everywhere. Everyone rode on that wave of hope from social media posts to think pieces on the power of a vision. And for that day at least, a different narrative about the nation was circulated. This incident got me thinking. As a communicator, I think a lot about how my work contributes to shaping a narrative, not only in my country but in Africa. I thought about how one win brought to light a story of grit and overcoming the odds, showcasing the resilient Nigerian spirit. Several media platforms amplified this story and were also a source of inspiration for several corporate communications professionals. I should also add that Tobi’s win was part of several wins that had women at the forefront.
“Sports have the ability to drive gender equality by teaching women and girls teamwork, self-reliance, resilience and confidence to compete favourably with men, according to Ugandan Accountant, lawyer and politician.”
A Nigerian-born Amanda Azubuike, a senior officer in the United States Army, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
The Tanzanian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to take immediate action to curb the rise of domestic violence and enact a law to prevent these incidents from occurring.
President William Ruto has confirmed the nomination of Ambassador Nancy Karigithu as the International Maritime Organisation Secretary General post.
