In the heart of Nigeria, lies the ‘Home of Solid Minerals’ – Nasarawa State. A land with a profound tapestry of culture and resilience woven by its women, a testament to their unwavering strength, tenacity, and unyielding spirit of purpose and drive. As we commemorate International Women’s Day on 8th March 2024, under the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’, it is imperative …

Nigeria is grappling with skyrocketing inflation. Prices have now reached unprecedented levels, with essential goods, particularly food, almost doubling in the past year. Amidst this challenging landscape is the Nigerian woman. It’s the women who are bearing the brunt of this economic turmoil. It is the women who are at the forefront, tirelessly working to hold their families together. Every …

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has joined the world in celebrating the International Women’s Day 2023, which has the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. On this year’s theme, which aims to highlight the importance of leveraging innovation and technology to achieve gender equality and empower women in all aspects of …

Every day is public relations day. This is because the business of strategy and planning, communications and positioning never sleeps or stops. 8 March, International Women’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate women, is a good time to recognize the role of women in public relations practice and the opportunity for growth. You would agree that public relations is …

Rite Foods, Nigeria’s leading company in the food and beverage sector, has called for the involvement of women in technological advancement in the country as their contribution would help bridge gender inequality and inclusiveness desired for a progressive nation. While marking this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) with the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”, the Managing Director …

The President of the Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2023 International Women’s Day, which has the theme “Embrace Equity”. In her message to commemorate the day, NAWIS National President, Prof. Maryam Funke Suleiman described the day as a one dedicated to honour the achievements and contribution of women …

Chineze Amanfo is the Public Relations Lead at 9mobile. In this interview with Daily Trust, she highlights how women suffer biases in the society. She also highlights efforts by 9mobile towards ensuring an inclusive and balanced society, while stressing why women have to constantly improve themselves and prioritise excellence The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘#BreaktheBias’. What …

Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prof. Joseph Albasu Kunini has urged women to remain resolute in their clamour for emancipation and breaking the gender barriers, despite the odds against them. Hundreds of women groups under the auspices of the National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), waving placards with various inscriptions, had stormed the state House of …

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has called for the enactment of stringent laws governments at all levels to protect the rights of women in the country. Forty-eight percent of Nigerian women, for instance, experienced at least one form of violence since the COVID-19 pandemic started …

The Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prof. Joseph Albasu Kunini has advocated a fair deal for women, asserting that it is unfair to relegate them to the background, amidst the daunting challenges and discrimination they often face. However, the Speaker equally advised women that rather than bewail their ordeal, they should take up the gauntlet by …