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- 2 Jun 2023
MTN Joins United Nations Women Empowerment Principles, Advocates for Gender Equality in Workplace
MTN Nigeria, leading ICT firm, has signed the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles (UN WEPs) as part of its commitment to gender equality in the workplace through the Nigeria2Equal programme…
- 24 Jun 2025
MTN Nigeria Receives UN Women Award for Empowering Women Nationwide
MTN Foundation has received accolades from UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. L - R: Chukwuemeka Onyimadu (PhD), National Economist, UN…
- 5 Jul 2024
Fidelity Bank Affirms Industry Leadership with Publication of Its ISSB-Compliant Sustainability Report
In demonstration of its leadership in the Sustainability space, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has emerged the first bank to publish its 2023 ISSB-Compliant Sustainability and…
- 23 Mar 2022
ALAT Launches New Sara by Wema Website to Support Women in Nigeria
In line with one of its goals to celebrate women by creating opportunities that help them achieve success in their personal lives and chosen fields, ALAT by Wema has announced the launch of its new…
- 22 May 2026
MTN Nigeria Tops Gender Equality Rankings After Major Workplace Transformation, IFC Report Reveals
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has been featured in a newly published case study by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), highlighting how leading companies are advancing gender equality…
- 27 Jun 2023
MTN Recognised as a Champion for Gender Equality in the Workplace
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has been commended for its contributions towards fostering gender equality in the workplace. This recognition was conferred at the Nigeria2Equal Gender Leader Awards in…
- 28 Feb 2020
IFC, Stock Exchanges Partner for 6th Annual Ring the Bell Events for Gender Equality
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with more than 80 stock exchanges in the global Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020. This…
- 13 Aug 2014
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Initiative Named Finalist in Project Inspire 2014
The Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard have announced that Corehead Business Solutions, a Nigerian enterprise that trains women in the country on entrepreneurship and business expansion…
- 20 May 2017
P&G Nigeria, WeConnect Train Over 50 Women Entrepreneurs
Procter & Gamble, a leading FMCG company in Nigeria, has further shown its commitment to Gender Equality and Supplier Diversity through its partnership with WeConnect International in Nigeria to…
- 17 Apr 2023
The Telecoms Industry is the Backbone for Driving Growth in Nigeria - Ogunsanya
Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, group managing director and Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Africa, in his keynote address at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Sharing Experience Series 2023,…
- 15 Sept 2025
Olapeju Ibekwe Appointed to Board of UN Global Compact Network Nigeria Ahead of UNGA 80
Olapeju Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, has been appointed to the Board of the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN), highlighting her significant…
- 19 May 2023
Polaris Bank Earmarks N1bn Soft Loans for Female-Owned Businesses
In a move towards fostering gender equality, inclusiveness and economic empowerment, Polaris Bank has announced the disbursement of business support loans to female-owned businesses in the first…
- 10 Mar 2022
TD Africa Fetes Female Entrepreneurs on 2022 Int’l Women’s Day
Women have been urged to wake up to the myriad of opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving 21st Century and take their rightful places in the highly competitive business environment, while…
- 23 May 2021
SEC Adopts Guidelines on Sustainable Finance for Market Operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted the Nigerian Sustainable Finance Principles (NSFP) as developed by the Financial Services Regulation Coordinating Committee (FSRCC) for the capital…
- 26 Jan 2025
Zenith Bank Reinforces Commitment to Staff Wellbeing with Salary Hike and Promotions
Zenith Bank, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions has reaffirmed its dedication to employee welfare by announcing the promotion of over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases…
- 12 Oct 2021
BHM Founder Ayeni Adekunle to Speak at Diversity in PR Conference
Ayeni Adekunle, founder and ceo of BlackHouse Media (BHM), has been announced as one of the speakers at the #Diversity In PR Conference which will hold on Thursday, October 14, 2021, via…
- 1 Dec 2015
Etisalat Shines @ SERAs Awards 2015
Etisalat Nigeria has been acknowledged again for its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility in the country as it emerged the “Best Company in Education” and “Best Company in the Promotion of…
- 25 Apr 2017
Yudala Partmers Linda Ikeji to Inspire Thousands at Self Made Woman Conference
Yudala, leading composite e-commerce company, joined forces with Africa’s most popular blogger, Linda Ikeji to empower thousands of female participants at the inaugural edition of Linda Ikeji’s Self…
- 24 Feb 2026
Lotus Bank, REA Seal N100Bn Deal to Power Rural Nigeria
Lotus bank has strengthened its push for inclusive and sustainable development through a strategic partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to widen access to renewable energy…
- 12 Apr 2026
Elon Musk Accuses South Africa of Racism over Starlink Licence Block
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and owner of X, on Sunday criticised his birth country’s government, claiming that Starlink is being denied an operating licence on the basis that he is not black. In a…
- 19 Oct 2015
Etisalat Unveils EasyBusiness Millionaires Hunt Two Winners
Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative and SME-friendly telecommunications operator, has unveiled the winners of the season of two of the EasyBusiness Millionaires Hunt. The unveiling which took place…
- 25 Jun 2025
SEC Advocates for Advanced Financial Inclusion by 2030
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has noted the need for Nigeria to harness its demographic dividend to advance financial inclusion through investments by 2030 for national survival or…
- 27 Sept 2023
QNET, Partners Award over N2m Prize to FinGreen Phase 2 Winners
QNET on Wednesday celebrated the graduation ceremony of the second phase of its FinGreen financial literacy program in Lagos, Nigeria. This is an essential milestone in the firm's commitment to…
- 27 Feb 2025
FIRSTHOLDCO: Reinforcing ESG, Sustainability Initiatives As It Rebrands
By A.Ezekiel In a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it to 15 years or more (according to…
- 21 Oct 2025
Banks' Funding Failure: The Shocking Rot In Nigeria's Intervention Programmes
By Blaise Udunze For over a decade, the Nigerian government and its financial institutions have launched a flurry of intervention funds, all with the promise to empower industries, revive the…