Women Empowerment

7 Days to AWIEF: Ezekwesili and Others to Address Women’s Critical Role in the African Economy

In seven days, Lagos will witness the first conference of its kind on African soil, that will assemble some of the most successful female entrepreneurs and business leaders from diverse African countries and beyond, under one roof on a fundamental

Strong Girl Remix: Male and Female Artistes Harmonise for Women’s Empowerment and Justice

It’s official! The acclaimed track “Strong Girl” is getting a fresh sound in a remix which will feature some of the best male artistes in Africa such as D’Banj, Diamond, Banky W and Femi Kuti. It will also feature Bono,

Happy Women’s Equality Day

Enlightened and determined women the world over have continued to make several advancements regarding the issue of equality and as it has been proven time and time again, behind every tangible advancement is a great story. This day – specially

How Every Woman Can Run the World

To run the world, you need beauty and brains! Simple. It’s fun being a woman. Well, most times. I love shopping, dressing up and looking good. I also love to play around with make-up and different hairstyles. Despite all of

How to End Domestic Violence in Nigeria

Modern societies are evolving with diverse social trends, some of which have become globally accepted and others have remained repulsive to the composition of societal order. Domestic violence constitutes one of those tendencies that many societies have rejected as it

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Michelle Patterson and Remi Sonaiya to Speak at the International Women Conference 2015

At this year’s International Women Conference, women will learn proven strategies for developing capacity among entrepreneurs, corporate and business leaders. This conference is established with the understanding that there are many women empowerment interventions all around but beyond that is

8 Life-Saving Bra Tips Every Woman Should Know

Every woman can agree that bras are a joy and sometimes a stress and a thorn. As much as wearing a perfectly fitted bra gives you the needed confidence boost and perfect fittings, an ill-fitting bra on the other hand

Women You Should Know: HealthPlus Founder, Bukky George

Bukky George is the Founder and CEO of HealthPlus Nigeria and CasaBella International. You may be familiar with her brands, but here are some interesting facts we’re sure will be a surprise to you: She is referred to as

International Women’s Day 2015; #Make it Happen

Women play an integral and vital role in our society today being bearers of children, keepers of homes, comforters, bread-winners, providers and sources of strength in society. International Women’s Day is officially celebrated globally on March 8th and it attempts

Goodluck Jonathan: The Women’s Champion

Although the elections have been postponed, campaigns are still ongoing and opinions are still being stated. Looking through each candidate’s credentials and accomplishments, many feel President Goodluck Jonathan has many achievements under his belt, especially being an advocate for women

Women You Should Know: Bukky Shonibare

Bukky Shonibare is the Group CEO for the 555 Group; which includes the 555 consulting firm that caters to HR solutions and consultancy. 555 Consulting Limited was established with the aim of providing SMEs with the adequate tools and strategy

Women You Should Know: Sandra Aguebor-Ekperuoh

The campaign for women empowerment, gender equality, and the push to include more women in global affairs is no longer a movement to be ignored. Women are increasingly being included in government cabinets, running for offices, and holding positions that

Women You Should Know: Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar

In 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan swore in Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar as the 13th indigenous Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, making her the first woman to occupy the position since 1958 when Nigeria started appointing Nigerian nationals

Money is First for Investing: How Shifting The Attitudes of Our Women Can Actually Save The Country

‘The quality of a nation is determined by the quality of the women.’ – Dr. Mike Murdock Nothing rings more true than that statement when you measure the input of women in the development of some of the everyday

Women You Should Know: Bolanle Austen-Peters

Women You Should Know is a Connect Nigeria feature celebrating Nigerian women who are inspirational, not only in their achievements, but also in the way they live their lives and give back to the society. An example of such a

The 7 Undeniable Traits of Powerful Women

  When I see women taking up the reins, taking up responsibilities and making the world a better place without waiting for anyone’s approval, I am encouraged, excited and I feel that something is right with the world because of

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