Nigeria Magazine has announced its 5th International Women’s Day Event (2nd IWD Awards Ceremony), will hold on Thursday, March 14 at the University Women’s Club, 2 Audley Square, Mayfair, London.

The award ceremony aims at recognising the achievements and contributions of exceptional professional and entrepreneurial women from a diverse range of sectors and industries across the globe.

A statement by Nigeria Magazine says the event will feature a networking and awards evening with the theme ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’, in alignment with the International Women’s Day (IWD) ethos of celebrating the social, economic and cultural achievements of women.

The event will also feature renowned speakers such as Abosede Alaka, Dr Kikie Gardner, Dr Ashiedu Joel, Esohe Denise Odaro, and Elsie Akinsanya, and hosted by esteemed presenter Elaina Boateng.

Awards will be given to selected nominees at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the University Women’s Club.

Since its inception in 2010, the magazine has spearheaded initiatives bringing together stakeholders and promoting business to Nigerians and to Africans and has published 40 editions.

Over the years, they have expanded into the digital sphere, engaging women and men across the globe.

According to the statement, “In line with the global mission of achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls, Nigeria Magazine will be hosting its 2024 International Women’s Day Awards to celebrate the resilience and hard work of women who have made a significant impact in their industries, communities, and the world at large.

“A total 46 inspiring personalities from various industries have been nominated, with the winners announced on the day. The awards will celebrate winners from the following categories: Finance Culture (Arts, Culture, Lifestyle, Food, Fashion, Music, Literature, Film, etc), Social (ESG, Philanthropy),Intellectual (IP, STEM, STEAM).

“This year’s awards mark a special partnership with the University’s Women’s Club, the historic private members club for women intended to provide an equivalent of the popular gentlemen’s club, accessible to women, alongside an esteemed event partner, full service real estate firm, Aruwa Capital Management and Adesuwa Africa.”