By JKNewsMedia A DISTINGUISHED gathering of influential women leaders, policymakers, and advocates is set to take place at Access Bank’s International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference on Friday, 28 March 2025. The annual event, themed “Accelerate Action, Inspiring Generations!”, aims to foster dialogue on women’s empowerment, leadership, and econo...
By Helen Okechukwu and Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporters DEEP-ROOTED gender disparities continue to challenge women’s access to leadership, education, and governance in Nigeria, prompting renewed calls for inclusion and justice during the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, celebrations. Leaders, activists and policymakers emp...
By Joke Kujenya DESPITE LIVING longer than men, women across the globe continue to struggle with access to essential healthcare services. Deep-seated gender and age discrimination, economic barriers, and cultural norms contribute to a widening health gap that leaves millions of women vulnerable. As the world marks International Women’s Day (I...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AN URGENT need for journalism to prioritize women’s voices and experiences emerged as a key highlight at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s (WSCIJ) 10th-anniversary event for its Report Women! Programme. Veteran journalist Olusegun Osoba emphasized this point. Speaking...