The ‘W’ Initiative, a flagship woman empowerment programme from Access Bank Plc, provided a series of health screenings for women through its W Health Month.
Access Bank’s W Initiative Provides Support for 1,500 Women Via Its Health Month Programme
Namibian Athlete Mboma Wins Diamond League Debut
By Aditi Maheshwari
Christine Mboma, the first-ever Namibian woman to win a women’s Olympic medal; got the victory in 21.84sec with her outstanding performance on a sporty night at the King Baudouin Stadium in front of 28,000 spectators.
CBN Targets 25,000 Women, Youths in Fresh Push for Digital Financial Inclusion
In its drive to ensure the Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) of women and youth across Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has targeted 25,000 individuals among the two groups for immediate engagement.
Samia Calls for Assessment of Women’s Feat in Tanzania
AS Tanzania prepares to mark the 60th anniversary of independence this year, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has tasked Chama Cha Mapinduzi Women’s Wing (UWT) to assess the country’s success in liberating women economically, politically, and intellectually.
Yield Africa Foundation Trains 650 Youth, Women on Soft Skills
Yield Africa Foundation has trained 650 youths and women on different soft skills under a free skills acquisition programme. This was disclosed in a statement made available by the Executive Director, Yield Africa Foundation, Amb. Olatunde Martins.
AfDB, MTN Sign $500,000 Grant To Ease Women’s Access To Finance
The African Development Bank (AfDB)’s initiative, through the Africa digital financial inclusion facility (ADFI), and Y’ello digital financial services (YDFS), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, have signed an agreement for a $500,000 grant initiative to enhance women’s access to financial services in Nigeria.
Women Leaders Launch Transformational Initiative To Support Nigeria Youths
Following the momentous #EndSARS movement, which took place a year ago, the Alliance of Business and Professional Women (ABPW) has announced the launch of a transformational initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian youths to create a propitious country.
The project, tagged “Youth Connect Initiative,” which is in response to the need for Nigerian youths to be recognized as valuable contributors to economic and social development, particularly those classified as ‘disadvantaged,’ would equip youths from underprivileged communities with skills to provide gainful employment.
