British Council, EU, ACT Empowers 30 Physically-challenged Women in Skills
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.
Kenyan Human Rights Lawyer, Grace Kakai Bags Deputy Registrar Post at the African Court
Human Rights lawyer Grace Wakio Kakai has been appointed the Deputy Registrar of the African Court on Human and People’s Rights in Kenya.
Shaping the Narrative One Story at A Time
By Adedoyin Jaiyesimi Recently, something remarkable happened in my country. Nigerian track and field athlete Tobi Amusan set a world record at the World…
How Sports Can Help to Drive Gender Equality, Confidence Among Women and Girls – Anita Among
“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…
Nigerian-born Amanda Azubuike Becomes U.S. Army Brigadier General
A Nigerian-born Amanda Azubuike, a senior officer in the United States Army, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
CSOs Call for Immediate Action to Tame Domestic Violence
The Tanzanian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to take immediate action to curb the rise of domestic violence and enact a…
Nancy Karigithu Bags a Post in the International Maritime Organisation
President William Ruto has confirmed the nomination of Ambassador Nancy Karigithu as the International Maritime Organisation Secretary General post.
UN Women Committee Speak on Better Protection of Indigenous Women and Girls
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is currently reaching out to states to develop and implement comprehensive policies to…
Faculty of the Future initiative Pledges $50,000 in Scholarships to Women for PhDs, Post-doctoral Research in STEM fields
Educating a woman is one fact that can never be over-emphasised, and it is in this vein that the Faculty for the Future initiative…
KCB Bank Pledges Sh250 Billion to Support Women in Business
KCB Bank has unveiled a Sh250 billion fund for women entrepreneurs in the country in line with its role of promoting economic growth.
Penina Malonza Becomes Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage
Hon. Penina Malonza has been appointed the cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, wildlife and heritage in Kenya.
WIA, Coca-Cola Foundation Empower 20,000 African Female Entrepreneurs
The Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative, in partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation, has signed a three-year deal that aims to empower 20,000 women entrepreneurs…
