FILE PHOTO: Central Bank of Nigeria's logo is seen on the headquarters building in Abuja, CBN

CBN, Banks may have a long way to go on gender equality

Citing the importance of creating an enabling work environment for females, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and some commercial banks have stressed the need for greater inclusion of women in financial institutions and other organisations. The Managing Director/CEO Access Bank, Mr Herbert Wigwe, the Chairman Firstbank Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, the Director Capacity […]

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‘Women engagement on companies’ boards below expectation’

The number of women on the boards of public quoted and private firms is still low and below expectation, according to speakers and participants at the Women in Board seminar held in Lagos on Thursday. They said the conversation around ‘Women on Board’ was part of the global drive for gender equality to empower girls […]

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