Empowerment

Rodrigo F. Chois, creator of Ladies Night, shares in a column how the real barrier to women's freedom often comes not from men, but from judgments among women themselves. A decade ago, he envisioned an exclusive space for female fun without external pressures. Yet, he uncovered a subtle machismo that reproduces internally among them.

December 06, 2025 由 AI 报道

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched a N1 billion grant programme to support family-based businesses in Akwa Ibom State. The initiative, aimed at grassroots economic empowerment, provides seed capital to 3,000 families. It aligns with federal and state development agendas to foster job creation and reduce poverty.