On Women
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7 out of 48 ministers: Nigerian women rank low in political participation despite Tinubu’s promises
Since the return to democracy in 1999, women’s political participation in Nigeria has been in a constant state of flux. Report by Global Gap Gender 2024 showed that Nigeria ranked 125th out of 146 countries.…
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Katsina to Launch Women Empowerment Project in Partnership with World Bank
The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs in Kaduna State, Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua, has announced that Katsina State is preparing to launch the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) with support from the World Bank. This will…
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Domestic Investment Best Improvement Strategy for Nigeria’s Economy– Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has said that domestic investment is the best way to improve the country’s economy. She said this on Nov. 11, 2024, in an interview with ARISE…
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NLC to begin indefinite strike over N70,000 minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike scheduled to start on Dec. 1, 2024, if the Federal Government does not implement the new minimum wage of N70,000 promised in July 2024. This…
