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3 Nuggets for the Woman Who Wants to Have It All

A lot has been said about women “having it all”. We have to wear so many hats in our lifetime that we’re constantly receiving and trading advice on how to have it all, and achieve “work-life balance”, especially as career

7 Entrepreneurship Lessons from Bukky George, MD, Healthplus

  Before Bukky George opened her first pharmacy, she put all her heart into practicing what she had been taught in school; making preparations for neonates at LUTH, dispensing medicines and counselling customers, and working in Production, Quality Control and

8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Matilda Obaseki

The first thing that comes to mind when you read or hear “Matilda Obaseki” is probably Tinsel, and with good reason; the soap catapulted her to stardom. The pretty, talented actress will grace our screens again in the soon-to-be-released movie

7 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Adenike Ogunlesi, Founder, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble

Ruff ‘n’ Tumble is a Nigerian clothing brand that specialises in children’s apparel. Founded by Adenike Ogunlesi in 1996, the brand has since grown to become a household name, producing and retailing clothes for boys and girls. What lessons can

5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Tara Fela-Durotoye, Founder, House of Tara

Tara Fela-Durotoye is a pioneer in the bridal makeup profession in Nigeria, and a woman of many firsts, including creating the first bridal directory in 1999 and establishing the first makeup school in Nigeria. Here are 5 things entrepreneurs can

2nd Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)

  Under the theme “Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment In Africa’s Best Interest”, the 2nd edition of the premier Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) will once again gather, from across Africa and the globe, top women entrepreneurs and women

10 Interesting Things about Dakore Akande

Nigerians fell in love with Dakore all over again when she played Tola in Mo Abudu’s 2015 film, Fifty, and we can’t wait to see more of this screen darling who stole the hearts of Nollywood fans in the late

Stroller Fitness: Workout and Bond With Your Baby

Some of the reasons some mothers are unable to workout include but are not limited to: not having enough time, having a child to care for, feelings of tiredness, guilt over taking time away from their kids for themselves. Having

Meet the Boss, Kafilat Umar, Sherry Organics

Kafilat Umar, a barrister & solicitor, was excited when the world began to go organic because it meant she could put her skills as an organic formulator to good use. And that’s exactly what she did when she started Sherry

Nigerian Journalist Wins BBC Komla Dumor Award

The BBC has announced Nigerian business journalist Didi Akinyelure as the winner of its Komla Dumor Award for the year 2016. The award is presented to journalists living and working in Africa who display exceptional talent and passion in bringing

8 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Bolanle Austen-Peters, MD, Terra Kulture

Terra Kulture is a leading art, culture, lifestyle, and educational centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Created to be an environment where both Nigerians and foreigners can learn about Nigerian arts and culture, Terra Kulture has evolved into much more than

I am a woman!

In first term in junior secondary school I liked a lady- my classmate and confided in my friend then, he took it upon himself to see that my dream came through; he went and called the lady for me to

10 Questions for Dami Elebe, Writer, Skinny Girl in Transit and Rumour Has It

Many Nigerians fell in love when Ndani TV’s Skinny Girl in Transit began its first season. It was unlike anything we’d ever had, and we wanted more of that fresh, entertaining, authentically Nigerian originality. Soon, another Ndani TV series, Rumour

12 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Betty Irabor, CEO Genevieve Magazine

Whether you’re just starting out as an entrepreneur, or you’ve been running your business for a while, there’s a lot you can learn from Genevieve Magazine’s CEO, Betty Irabor: Work experience is never a bad idea. Before Genevieve, Betty Irabor

Layole Oyatogun to Host African Fashion Week Nigeria 2016

Layole Oyatogun is a media personality and actress. A graduate of Mass Communications from the University of Lagos, she started her career co-presenting an entertainment show, ‘Star Dust’, with her younger sister, Mofe Oyatogun on MITV. She moved on to

Apply for the World Bank Sponsored WomenX Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs

The World Bank offers business women a great opportunity to build their business. This business training to be hosted at the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos Business School, is a great opportunity for women to benefit from, in addition to scholarships

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