South Dakota Governor, Kristi Noem recently announced the formation of a national coalition to “Defend Title IX” to protect the rights of female athletes and keep competition fair.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hon. Sadiya Umar Farouq, has flagged off the Federal Government’s cash grant for rural women project in Asaba, the capital city of Delta State.
Samia Suluhu Hassan is the woman set to become Tanzania’s next president. She will become the first female president of the East African Nation, Africa’s only current female political head of government – the Ethiopian presidency is a largely ceremonial role – and joins the shortlist of women on the continent who have made it to the top.
By Miracle Nwankwo
The month of March is designated women’s month, it is the month set aside to honour the existence of women and their effortless contributions to the human race.
The sum of N1.9 billion ($5million) has been released for the Creative Equity Fund, which will cater for programmes that will nurture, develop and uplift women in entertainment.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, appointed Amena Arif as its new Country Manager for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, and Malawi, effective immediately. In her new role, Arif will help IFC strengthen the private sector, create jobs and opportunities, and help businesses and economies in the region recover from the effects of COVID-19.
Ms. Karuaihe-Martin has over 28 years experience in the financial sector after having worked in various financial institutions that include PWC (Partner/Director within the Strategic Advisory, Risk and Corporate Governance) Tax Leader), with the past 7 years in the Insurance industry. She has extensive experience and expertise in Insurance, Reinsurance, Taxation, Internal Audit, Accounting and Finance, Business Strategy, Project Management, Valuations, Advisory Consulting, Risk, Control and Fraud and Corporate Governance.
