Across northern Nigeria, the shea nut harvest season has always been a quiet but vital part of local economies. Women and farmers in villages across Zamfara, Sokoto, and Niger states …
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Ghana Hosts Successful Shea Expo 2025, Spotlights Women and Youth
The second edition of the World Shea Expo has ended in Tamale, Ghana, with a fresh call on government, private sector, and development partners to take stronger steps in boosting …
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Meet Influential female Hr and talent management professionals in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s fast-paced corporate world, where innovation and strategic thinking are key, a quiet revolution is being led by influential women in human resources and talent management. These are not …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Strengthens Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Stanbic IBTC Bank has restated its commitment to helping Nigerian women grow their businesses, noting that women entrepreneurs play a vital role in the nation’s economy. In a statement released …
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Uganda Launches Women Green Empowerment Project
Uganda has rolled out a new women empowerment programme designed to support village-level businesses that are contributing to the green economy. The Women’s Economic Empowerment for the Green Transformation Project …
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UBA Secures N5bn BOI Loan to Support Women-Owned and MSME Businesses
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has obtained a N5bn loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in …
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CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Inclusion at WIMBIZ Mentoring Graduation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has restated the bank’s commitment to supporting women’s financial inclusion and leadership development as part of Nigeria’s wider plan …
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Rafiki Briquettes Changing the Face of Clean Cooking in Tanzania
In Tanzania, a new champion is emerging in the fight for cleaner kitchens and a healthier environment. It is not solar panels or wind turbines, but a small, mighty innovation …
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Women of Bagoué Honoured at Gbon Women’s Excellence Day
The commune of Gbon, in Côte d’Ivoire’s Bagoué region, came alive on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as the second edition of the Women’s Excellence Day took place. The event, organised …