With the thematic preoccupation ‘Inspire Inclusion’, Nigerians, both men and women were not excluded in the celebration of the just concluded International Women’s Day (IWD), as every nook and cranny of the nation joined the world in the advocacy for gender equality, women empowerment and inclusion in all ramifications.
With the thematic preoccupation ‘Inspire Inclusion’, Nigerians, both men and women were not excluded in the celebration of the just concluded International Women’s Day , as every nook and cranny of the nation joined the world in the advocacy for gender equality, women empowerment and inclusion in all ramifications.
This was part of the highlights at the Wema Bank IWD celebration held on March 8, at the Oriental Hotel, as the bank through its women-focused proposition, She Empowers Her Award by SARA, spotlighted and awarded Nigerian women in different fields who have not only reset the standards in their respective fields but have also been instrumental in empowering other women and inspiring more inclusion for women.
Following these criteria, 85 female professionals were nominated, from which an internal jury selected the top 20. These top 20 nominees were reviewed by an independent auditor who verified the entire selection process and charged the internal jury with selecting the top nine finalists who were eventually shortlisted to five via a public vote.
Pastor Mrs. Mary Kristilere is a woman passionate about God, family, and humanity, she empowers women through the Blessed Above Women Conference and simultaneously provides assistance for victims of sexual abuse while combatting sexual abuse, through the UASA Foundation. Additionally, she leads the FITAH Foundation, aiding women in adopting healthier lifestyles.
Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli’s son, Tobe, tied the knot with his beloved Marelle in an intimate winter wedding. The joyous occasion was marked by the presence of close family and friends. The actress shared the nuptial bliss with her followers through a series of posts, expressing her joy with the captions: “God did!!! It was…
The Chief Executive Officer of Trending Musik, Segun Ogunjimi, has kicked against the ongoing move to establish an African version of the Grammy Awards.
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