In a move that has been described as a historic first, the Pope will for the first time allow women to vote at an influential global meeting of bishops in October. The new rules announced on Wednesday will give five religious sisters voting rights at the synod, which is a…
Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra Appointed as New NBMA Director-General
President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Dr Agnes Yemisi Asagbra as the new Director-General/CEO National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) to replace Dr Rufus Ebegba, who has finished his two tenures. According to a statement by the public relations officer, Gloria Agbaki, the newly appointed DG, during a handover ceremony, said she…
Stake Holders Criticize Shortage of Women in Health Sector Leadership
“It is time to recognize the vital contributions women make to the health sector and to ensure that their voices are heard in decision-making processes.”
Stanbic IBTC Appoints New Female Director, Ndidi Nwuneli
Ndidi Nwuneli has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Stanbic IBTC The appointments follow the departure of Ngozi Edozien in compliance with the CBN’s new rules CBN recently set a 20-year cumulative tenure limit for directors in the Nigerian banking industry. Stanbic IBTC has announced the appointment of…
One Hour Live Radio Program By Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative(WEPBI) @105.5 Energy F.M Enugu.
Women Empowerment Education and Peace building Initiative (WEPBI) had a one hour live radio program on the topic “The Nigerian Woman and the 2023 General elections at Energy f.m 105.5 Enugu. Today 17TH March 2023. The program which was centered on women participation in politics, giving regards to the 2023…
72-year-old woman dies after losing genitals to domestic worker, in Anambra state.
A septuagenarian, Mrs Charity Okoli, whose genitals were cut by her domestic worker, Onyebuchi Ezeh, alongside two other fleeing suspects, has died. The deceased, last week, had her breasts, finger, tongue and private part cut off by the three suspects allegedly for ritual purposes after they had allegedly raped her…
WEPBI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8TH MARCH 2023.
The International Women’s Day is a day set aside to celebrate women all over the world, it is to specially recognize their effort in all spheres of life . This year’s theme DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality serves as an important reminder of the immense potential that digital…
Election halted in Rivers community as pregnant woman, security officer die, houses burnt
Elections in Ward 12, Units 6 and 7 in Ubimini community in Emohua Council of Rivers State were halted following a fracas that led to the lost of two lives, including that of a pregnant woman. A pregnant woman, identified as Ruth Osah, and a member of Emohua Local Vigilante Service…
Former World BANK MD and Current DG of WTO Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Leads Nominations to Become the Next World Bank President.
The candidacy of an African woman, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to lead the World Bank represents a historic opportunity to strengthen the organization in its mission to attack global poverty. The respected economist and diplomat leads nominations to become the World Bank next President, if successful she will be the first woman…
THE QUEENS’ SUMMIT (UNSTOPPABLE LEADERS AND ENTREPRENURS)
THE QUEENS’ SUMMIT (UNSTOPPABLE LEADERS AND ENTREPRENURS) Development is all about making intentional impact, in our today’s world women are taking over , doing excellently well in everywhere they find themselves so it is pertinent to train the young ones that are coming behind. The Queen’s summit which was held…
ARRIVAL OF WOMEN VOICES; WEPBI LAUNCHES: ‘THE WOMAN MAGAZINE’
Who will speak for women, where will the person speak from, how will the society hear about the plights, challenges and giant strides of women in modern society? To answer these pertinent questions WEBPI came to the rescue by launching “THE WOMEN MAGAZINE.” This is yet another mile stone by…
WEPBI NEWSLETTER FOR JANUARY 2023
WEPBI Newsletter for January 2023, check out activities in the month of January including our views on some topical issues.
THE QUEENS’ SUMMIT
The Queens’ summit is an annual conference for young female entrepreneurs and leaders, with the aim of boosting their self-confidence to make them viable individuals in anywhere they may find themselves. see flyer for more details…. see you there!!!