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NGX rings bell for gender equality on Women’s Day

The Nigerian Exchange Group, in partnership with Central Securities Clearing System and Women in Management, Business and Public Service, will mark International Women’s Day 2026 by Ringing the Bell for Gender Equality tomorrow, Tuesday at NGX Group House in Lagos. The event will leverage the closing gong ceremony to highlight the role of capital markets […]

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IWD: Sanwo-Olu, Funke Akindele, others urge strategic support for women

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; filmmaker Funke Akindele; singer Waje; dancer Kaffy; drummer Ara; and vocalist Yinka Davies have called for strategic investment in women to boost the nation’s economy. As the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2026, Wema Bank hosted a high-profile gathering in Lagos. The event brought together leaders, […]

Unity Bank, SkillPaddy partner, train 1,000 female software engineers
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Unity Bank, SkillPaddy partner, train 1,000 female software engineers

Unity Bank Plc has partnered with tech platform, SkillPaddy, to train 1,000 female software engineers. The training, which was tagged ‘Count Her In’ tech programme, focused on empowering female beneficiaries with software engineering skills The Bank’s press release states that the IT skill development and empowerment initiative aims to bridge talent shortages and give individuals […]

Reception view of KUDA bank
Business

IWD: Kuda plans month-long events for female professionals

Kuda Microfinance Bank has announced plans to organise a sequence of events lasting a month for female professionals, aimed at commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day. The objective is to foster equity and support the professional advancement of women. According to The Punch, a statement from Kuda revealed that the objective of the campaign was […]

FBN Insurance targets 1m customers in one year
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First Bank to organise women mentorship program   

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has said it would organise the first women network, mentoring, coaching and sponsorship pillar webinar to commemorate the World Women’s Day. Stating its commitment to empowering women and promoting socio-economic inclusion, the initiative is to bridge the gender gaps and encourage women’s participation at all levels in the organisation. According […]