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Group Pushes Women Entrepreneurs Governance in Nigeria

Many women-led enterprises in Nigeria need to strengthen their governance practices, as weak systems continue to limit the growth and sustainability of their businesses, the Centre for Enterprise Governance has warned. In a statement, the founder of the Centre for Enterprise Governance, Dr Adeyinka Hassan, explained that while women remain highly active in Nigeria’s enterprise...
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NGO Unveils Sustainable Fashion Project for Women in Nigeria

EcoSmart Club, a youth-led grassroots organisation championing climate action, has launched the Oniparo Project, a nine-month sustainable fashion research initiative to address fast fashion and the impact of traditional clothing traders in reducing textile waste. In a statement, the non-governmental organisation said the project would spotlight the contributions of women known as Oniparos, who collect...
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NGO Empowers 450 Lagos Women with Trade Skills

A non-governmental organisation, Humanity Family Foundation for Peace and Development, has empowered more than 450 women engaged in trade and vocational businesses across Lagos State. The empowerment programme, supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, was held on Tuesday at the Police Officers’ Wives Association Hall in Ikeja as part of activities marking International Women’s...
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Nigeria joins global IT service management network

Nigeria has launched the local chapter of the Information Technology Service Management Forum, a global professional body dedicated to promoting best practices in IT service management, as stakeholders seek to strengthen the country’s digital services ecosystem. The launch of itSMF Nigeria, held on Thursday, brings the country into a global network of IT service management...
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Nigeria Crude Oil Production Drops, Affecting Refineries

Nigeria’s crude oil production dropped to 1.31 million barrels per day in February, even as local refineries continue to grapple with inadequate domestic crude supply needed to sustain operations. The development shows that Nigeria again failed to meet its crude oil production quota of 1.5 million barrels per day approved by the Organisation of the...
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Battling Corruption In Nigeria: Agenda For Democratic Government

Corruption has remained one of the greatest challenges confronting Nigeria’s democratic development. Over the years, successive administrations have pledged to tackle the menace, yet its impact continues to affect governance, economic growth, public service delivery and citizens’ trust in government institutions. For Nigeria’s democracy to truly thrive, the fight against corruption must remain a central...
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