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 …
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Tinubu Approves N1.5tn Recapitalisation for Bank of Agriculture to Boost Youth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) with N1.5 trillion, in what the federal government has described as the biggest single investment in …
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Wema Bank, SheCan to Empower 7,000 Women with ₦2m Business Grant at Lagos Event
Nigeria’s leading digital bank, Wema Bank, has again shown its strong support for women entrepreneurs by partnering with the SheCan Conference for the fifth year in a row. The bank …
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Wema Bank Launches N2m Grant for Women Entrepreneurs Ahead of SheCan 6.0 Conference
Wema Bank has announced a N2 million business grant targeted at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The grant will be issued through its women-focused platform, SARA by Wema, in collaboration …
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Jobberman Report Shows Most Nigerian Employers Exclude Marginalised Groups from Jobs
A new report by Jobberman Nigeria has revealed that nearly 9 out of 10 employers in Nigeria do not include marginalised groups in their recruitment process. This development has raised …
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AfricaAgribusinessAgricultureBusinessDevelopmentTOGO
World Bank Approves $300 Million To Boost Togo’s Agricultural Transformation
The World Bank Group (WBG) has approved $300 million to help Togo become a center for agribusiness and animal nutrition in the region. The fund will help Togo scale up …
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Togo’s Young Entrepreneurs Turn Failure Into Success Stories
In Togo, many young people once faced tough times in agriculture. Harvested products were piling up with nobody to buy them, and many were losing hope. But some youths, like …
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Rwandan Entrepreneur Turns Old Tires into Jobs and Eco-Friendly Fashion
Every year, around one billion tires reach the end of their usable life globally, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Many of them are left to pile …
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FIRS Launches Gender Desk, Pledges Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Data Reporting
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a new Gender Desk and Women Network initiative, pledging to mainstream gender equality across its operations, including planning, budgeting, data collection, and …
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Leadway Celebrates One Year of Empowering Women Through Hersurred Initiative
Leadway Group has marked the first anniversary of its women empowerment initiative, Hersurred, reaffirming its commitment to advancing gender inclusion and equipping women with essential resources to thrive in various …