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International Women’s Day 2021
April 19, 2022
With the rise of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, young Nigerian women are beginning to believe that the impossible is nothing. Every year on March 8th we observe International women’s day. No, it is not the same thing as Mothers’ day. It is a day to celebrate the … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2021
By ann
5 Instrumental Nigerian Women In The Fight Against COVID-19
April 19, 2022
More than 12 000 doctors, pharmacists, medical students and other health workers have offered their expertise and extra time to help curb the spread of the virus in Africa’s most populous country. Nigeria detected COVID-19 in late February 2020, becoming the first to do so in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more about COVID-19 Of these … Continue reading 5 Instrumental Nigerian Women In The Fight Against COVID-19
By jeremiah
5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
April 19, 2022
This article is a two-part article on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. This is not necessarily a defined order or the standard measurement of the Nigerian woman. There are a lot of women whose struggles and efforts have and might never come to the limelight or will be … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Top 10 Nigerian Women In Business
April 19, 2022
Across Nigeria’s economic landscape, Nigerian women are putting in a shift and pushing the boundaries of achievement. This is true in commerce and industry, media and entertainment, academia, sport, and whatever other fields you can think of. They once had to dwell in the lower rungs of corporate hierarchies; but now, they are proving … Continue reading Did You Know? Top 10 Nigerian Women In Business
You Should Know- Mercy Akide
April 19, 2022
Mercy Akide Udoh was born on the 26th of August 1975 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She was a Nigerian football player. Early life Mercy started playing football at the age of five with her oldest brother Seleipiri and younger brother Ipali in the sandy field of Bundu Waterside, near Port Harcourt Prisons in Port … Continue reading You Should Know- Mercy Akide
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
April 19, 2022
Sullivan Iheanacho was elected governor of Enugu State, Nigeria in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007 and was reelected on 26 April 2011 for a second tenure which lasted till May 29, 2015 handover. He became governor under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Background Sullivan Iheanacho Chime was born on … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
By jeremiah
Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
April 19, 2022
Chief Wuraola Adepeju Esan was a Nigerian teacher, feminist and politician. She combined her political ambitions with those of a traditional noblewoman by serving as the Iyalode of Ibadan. One of the most remarkable facts about this colossus of a woman is that she was Nigeria’s first female senator. Read more about Did you know? Early … Continue reading Did You Know That Wuraola Esan Was Nigeria’s First Female Senator?
By jeremiah
BUSINESS Did You Know? Entrepreneurship
Did You Know? More Than 40 Percent of Nigerian Entrepreneurs are Women
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian economy is powered by the strength and resilience of several million entrepreneurs. From the founding executive at a top manufacturer to the regular roadside retail vendor, there’s no shortage of people willing to build businesses that meet the world’s needs. Read more about Business The vast majority of entrepreneurs in Nigeria are small … Continue reading Did You Know? More Than 40 Percent of Nigerian Entrepreneurs are Women
Wellness: What You Should Know About Ectopic Pregnancy
April 19, 2022
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg attaches itself to the fallopian tube, cervix, or abdominal cavity instead of making its way to the uterus. This causes the egg to grow abnormally even though a test may reveal the woman is pregnant. Read more about Wellness According to The American Academy of Family Physicians, … Continue reading Wellness: What You Should Know About Ectopic Pregnancy
Did You Know? 6 Health Benefits Of Garden Egg
April 19, 2022
Garden egg is a vegetable that can be found in the streets and local markets in Nigeria. It is a type of eggplant and it belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. While Garden egg is called anyala, añara or afufa in Igbo, it is called igba in Yoruba and gayen gauta in Hausa. Garden egg … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Health Benefits Of Garden Egg
Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has been listed by global media powerhouse, the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, as one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women for 2020. The Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement was listed alongside the leader of Finland’s all-female coalition government, Sanna Marin, star of new Avatar and Marvel films, Michelle … Continue reading Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020
By ugo-chinedu
Stanbic IBTC Bank Partners United Nations On Women Empowerment In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has partnered the United Nations on an initiative to provide seed funding for women across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. This is in furtherance of the organisation’s commitment to enhancing food security and providing employment for women … Continue reading Stanbic IBTC Bank Partners United Nations On Women Empowerment In Nigeria
Did You Know? 7 Foods That Can Boost Male Fertility
April 19, 2022
Once upon a time, men were associated with virility and infertility was considered a feminine affliction. Thus, women were blamed for a couple’s childlessness and were often the ones who went from place to place in search of a solution. Thankfully, the narrative is changing. Education has made people increasingly aware of the fact that … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Foods That Can Boost Male Fertility
Ten Types Of People You Would Find In A Danfo Bus
April 19, 2022
Lagos is a truly chaotic city but millions have made it their home. There are many things that make it unique, however, asides the noise and chaos. One of them is the yellow/black striped danfo buses that dominate the roads and these buses are responsible for transporting the most amount of persons by far … Continue reading Ten Types Of People You Would Find In A Danfo Bus
By david-okwara
Top 10 Travel Accessories for Women
April 19, 2022
Ladies, you know travelling is as much a hassle as it is fun. We pack bags and bags full of items and just can’t do without some travel accessories, and that’s what makes packing so bulky. Just so the men know, below are 10 must-have travel accessories for every woman travelling. Read more about Travel … Continue reading Top 10 Travel Accessories for Women
By ann
