The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called for greater gender inclusivity in policy-making roles within the extractive industry, emphasising that such inclusion is key to promoting fairness and unlocking the nation’s full potential. Speaking at an event commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) at NEITI House, Abuja, the Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji
Gender Equality in the Mining Vision for Africa
Given that women make up just 6.8 percent of the mining workforce in Nigeria. Policies that promote gender equality and increase women’s participation in the field is highly important and welcomed by stakeholders. One of such policies is the Africa Mining Vision. Adopted by the African Union in 2009, the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) is
WIMIN President Advocates for Gender Equality in Mining Industry
In a recent interview, the President of Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN), Janet Adeyemi, emphasised the importance of promoting gender equality and inclusion in the mining industry. Referencing the organisation’s latest newsletter, she highlighted the progress made towards achieving this goal. Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) is a non-governmental organisation focused on women’s advancement in