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EKEDC Appointment: WIEN Congratulates Sherifat Adegbenro
The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has congratulated one of its members, Sherifat Adegbenro, on her appointment as Deputy Managing Director of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). Adegbenro was until her appointment the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer at EKEDC….
Performance drives gender diversity in African business leadership, report finds
Sopuruchi Onwuka Gender diversity in African business leadership is increasingly being shaped by performance rather than advocacy alone, according to new research on the continent’s private capital industry. The report, released by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA), shows that…
Cross River will not trivialize issues of digital violence – Irom
Ani Bassey Edema Irom, the Cross River State Women Affairs Commissioner said issues that border on digital violence will no longer be trivialized in the state. She disclosed this in a goodwill message during a symposium on 16 days of…
WIEN celebrates members’ OGTAN Awards
Ziggy Ojiegbe The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has extended warm congratulations to three distinguished members who were recognized for excellence at the OGTAN Lagos Zone Annual Dinner and Awards. President of WIEN, Mrs. Eyono Fatai-Williams, declared in her congratulatory…
UK govt, Lagos State partner on disability inclusion and gender equality
The UK government and the Lagos State Government have strengthened their partnership on disability inclusion and gender equality, using the momentum of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to call…
Lola Oyenekan comes to WIEN role with Advanced Communications skills
Sopuruchi Onwuka Newly elected Publicity Director of the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), Lola Oyenekan, is reporting to duty with newly acquired Advanced Business Communications Certificate after successfully completing her program at the School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic University….
At 4th AGM, WIEN celebrates 5 years of impactful growth, influence
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) marked its Annual General Meeting with a strong message about its expanding influence and its growing role in shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable energy sector in Nigeria and beyond. Addressing…
AGM: WIEN demands resource governance model for solid minerals, agriculture
Sopuruchi Onwuka Leading female professional and business group in the energy sector, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has called on the government to urgently evolve a structured governance system for agriculture and solid mineral sectors. President of WIEN, Mrs…
WIEN sets Tuesday for 2025 Annual General Meeting
Africa’s leading gender equity advocate in the energy sector, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has confirmed that its 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. The meeting, scheduled for 4 pm, will be held…
WIEN commends Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited on appointment of 1st female CEO
Africa’s leading gender equity advocate in the energy sector, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has expressed excitement at the appointment of Mrs. Elozino Olaniyan as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited….
