Women in Politics: How Society Can Amplify Their Voices
Women are usually held up to a higher standard when they hold leadership positions. Their actions could make or break the entry of other women into that same position and that, in itself, is inequality. - Olanrewaju Ajeigbe
All You Need To Know About Lucinda Southworth
Lucinda Southworth is an American Scientist, Researcher and Philanthropist. She is married to Larry Page, the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Google. He (Larry Page) also served as the CEO of Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc until 2019.
Anne Wojcicki Biography
Anne Wojcicki is an American business woman who co-founded and also serves as CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe.
Zimbabwe’s Patriot Bill – All You Need To Know About It
Zimbabwe's Patriot bill which is anything but patriotic attempts to criminalize oppositional demonstration, and communication with foreign embassies that take place without government clearance among other things.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is Releasing A New Short Story, Zikora
Zikora tells the story of a Nigerian Lawyer based in Washington, D.C., who was abandoned by her partner after he learned that she was pregnant for him.
Careers
Jane Egerton-Idehen Launches ‘Be Fearless, Campaign’ For Gender Parity… Plans Book Tour To 20 Universities
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Jane Egerton-Idehen, a Tech Executive, Author and Speaker has launched ‘Be Fearless, Campaign’ a national campaign focused on highlighting the hurdles that prevent women from fulfilling their potential, and providing a guide to younger women on the complexities of navigating career and life opportunities in their fields.
Careers
Money Milestones Every Woman Should Accomplish This Year
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In Africa, female entrepreneurs are finding their voices and showcasing their finance skills. Last year, the Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton initiative was launched by Access Bank Plc and the International Finance Corporation, and provided substantial financial grants along with mini-MBAs to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa.
Careers
Why Kylie Jenner Is The Ultimate Business Woman
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Kylie Jenner has always known how to snatch our wigs but now she's coming for our purses.
Careers
5 Signs Of A Bad Business Partner
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While the signs we are looking at can work with just about any type of partnership, business is the subject of interest today.
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Anne Wojcicki Biography
Anne Wojcicki is an American business woman who co-founded and also serves as CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe.
Feminism
Feminism
You Say You Don’t Need Feminism? I Am Sorry!
I have heard (and read) people say severally that they do not need feminism because they have equal access to education, access to good jobs, and equal pay. I have heard that feminism is dead and needless, and should be done away with.
Feminism
Escaping The Likeability Trap
It is called a trap because you can't win and as many societal traps, this one targets women. Powerful women are not liked while powerful men are liked.
Feminism
Cisi Eze: Faux Feminist Females
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Last time I was with a dear friend, I told him, I want a patriarch, a benevolent misogynist. You that is a feminist, who you epp? On a serious note, the female feminist life is stressful.
Feminism
Can Modern Feminism Start the Discrimination of Men?
When men argue that modern feminism has brought about their discrimination, I empathize with them because I know that if I wore their shoes, I would probably sing the same song.
Corona Virus Updates
3 Lessons From How Schools Responded To The 1918 Pandemic Worth Heeding Today
Much like what has happened in 2020, most U.S. schools closed during the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Israel May Restart Commercial Flights To Greece And Italy From August 1
According to Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, commercial flights to and fro Greece, Cyprus and Israel may be re-started from August 1.
The New COVID-19 Vaccine By AstraZeneca May Protect For Up To A Year
AstraZeneca is developing a COVID-19 vaccine with the University of Oxford, and now, the company's CEO is suggesting that the vaccine may be able to provide protection for one year.
The Countries Handling The Corona Virus Pandemic Effectively, Have One Thing in Common; Women Leaders
It is not that the men leaders are failing, it is that less women leaders are failing. This is starting an important conversation on women in leadership. A conversation, we must admit is long overdue.
New Zealand Has Had No Active Cases For 17 Days Now
New Zealand has ended its strict corona virus lockdown rules as it has not recorded any new cases for the past 17 days.
Feminism
Chimamanda’s perfect response to critics – now we have even more reasons to love her
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In one swoop, Chimamanda came down on critics through her facebook post.
Feminism
Why Words Like Mompreneur and She-e-o Should Cease to Exist
The first step to finding out the problem with words like Mompreneur and She-e-o is to follow the advice of Missy Elliott; put it down, flip it and reverse it. That gives us Dadpreneur and He-e-o. Ever heard of them? No?
Feminism
Dear Men, We Are Not On The List Of Items You Are Getting Next! By Adenike Bamigbade
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The religious book says he was created first; he needed a partner to keep him from loneliness, so then a woman was given to him.
As glasses of beer clink over the clatter of noise, men converse among themselves.
Opportunities For Women
EU-UN Spotlight Initiative: Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence Programme
Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF) with support from the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative is implementing a virtual educational programme on ending sexual and gender-based violence
Win $2500 Prize Money In The McKinsey Women Achievement Award 2020
Mckinsey invites you to apply to the McKinsey Women Achievement Award and help them recognize and support talented women.
Get Featured On Friends Who Talk About Money Podcast And Earn $300
Friends Who Talk About Money Podcast is looking to feature women from diverse backgrounds who are comfortable speaking about their finances.
Win $20,000 In The Corona Hacks Virtual Hackathon
Are you up for a virtual hackathon? Reinvent Hacks is hosting a virtual hackathon called, Corona Hacks.
Scholarship – Empowering Women Through FinTech Education
FinTech School’s goal is to contribute to women’s economic empowerment around the world, access to high paying jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities by teaching women and girls FinTech and Tech.
Apply For The International Scholarship For Women 2020-2021 in USA
ISW institute scholarships for women are now open for 2020-2021 session.
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Quotes
10 Quotes For Women In Education
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These quotes are for women who are struggling to get an education. You need some source of inspiration? Keep reading!
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is Releasing A New Short Story, Zikora
Zikora tells the story of a Nigerian Lawyer based in Washington, D.C., who was abandoned by her partner after he learned that she was pregnant for him.
How to Talk To Kids About ‘Taboo’ Topics
I have had the incredible opportunity of working with an organization that teaches youths, adolescents and children all over the world about consent, sex and sexual harassment.
All You Need To Know About Australia’s Stinging Trees
Australia's stinging trees, Dendrocnide moroides, has been known to cause nightmarish encounters, injecting a toxin into people when touched.
Have You Seen Chrissy Teigen’s Skin Care Routine?
We all know Chrissy Teigen has flawless skin. So when she posted her glowy skin on Instagram, it did not come as a surprise that fans were asking for her secret skin care routine.
The Truth About Whether A Scalp Massager Can Help Your Hair Grow Longer
You most likely have heard the myth that scalp massagers help you grow healthy hair. Who doesn't want their hair to grow right?
Lagos Living: Best Burger Spots In Lagos
Looking to try out the best burgers in Lagos? Find a comprehensive list of the best burger spots in Lagos below:
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Women in Politics: How Society Can Amplify Their Voices
Women are usually held up to a higher standard when they hold leadership positions. Their actions could make or break the entry of other women into that same position and that, in itself, is inequality. - Olanrewaju Ajeigbe
Zimbabwe’s Patriot Bill – All You Need To Know About It
Zimbabwe's Patriot bill which is anything but patriotic attempts to criminalize oppositional demonstration, and communication with foreign embassies that take place without government clearance among other things.
#ENDSARS : Why We Must Document The Contribution Of Women
I was 21 years old when I first heard that Funmilayo Ransome–Kuti was a women’s rights activist and suffragist who led multiple protests in Nigeria and even formed the Abeokuta Women’s Union.
The Unfair Cost Of Being A Woman in Nigeria
On the 8th of October 2020, a Nigerian woman was shot in the face by a police officer, who is also her ex boyfriend. Reports have it that this officer who is now on the run, shot her after she broke up with him following a disagreement.
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#ENDSARS : Why We Must Document The Contribution Of Women
I was 21 years old when I first heard that Funmilayo Ransome–Kuti was a women’s rights activist and suffragist who led multiple protests in Nigeria and even formed the Abeokuta Women’s Union.
The Countries Handling The Corona Virus Pandemic Effectively, Have One Thing in Common; Women Leaders
It is not that the men leaders are failing, it is that less women leaders are failing. This is starting an important conversation on women in leadership. A conversation, we must admit is long overdue.
Where Exactly Is Kainene?
We all love Chimamanda Adichie but when it comes to Kainene, it is one thing she's done that drove us crazy. First she makes us think little of this character,
Founder, MIN Events, Edak Nkpubre Chionuma Says, “You Are The Special Ingredient To Your Business”
Edak Nkpubre Chionuma, is the Founder and Creative Director of MIN EVENTS which has churned out events like the Made In Naija Fair, Pop Up Market.
Doris Nwanneka, CEO Hair By Wanneka & Wanneka’s Lounge Is The Queen Of Business Diversity
Arguably the largest hair business in Lagos, Hair by Wanneka is owned be Mrs Doris Nwanneka Nkumah. In this interview with Urban Woman Magazine, she shares the story behind her success, her struggles, triumphs and her future plans.
South African Actress Mohau Mokoatle-Cele Says Her First Professional Set Was In Nigeria
She is known to many of her fans in Nigeria as Bongi, the teenage singer-songwriter in the MTV Base series, SHUGA. In this interview with Urban Woman Magazine, South African actress, Mohau Mokoatle-Cele would be sharing her experiences not just as an actor, but also, with being on set, in Nigeria.
Lota Chukwu: All You Probably Never Knew About Her
Meet the lovely lady who plays “Kiki”. She is Lotachukwu Amelia Obianuju Jacinta Ugwu a.k.a Lota Chukwu. She is a native of Nsukka in Enugu state. She has not only starred in the television series, Jenifa’s Diary, movies like “The Arbitration”, “Fine Girl”, “Iyore”, “Wind Chasers”, "Ajoche", have also played host to this pretty face.
Beauty
Have You Seen Chrissy Teigen’s Skin Care Routine?
We all know Chrissy Teigen has flawless skin. So when she posted her glowy skin on Instagram, it did not come as a surprise that fans were asking for her secret skin care routine.
The Truth About Whether A Scalp Massager Can Help Your Hair Grow Longer
You most likely have heard the myth that scalp massagers help you grow healthy hair. Who doesn't want their hair to grow right?
Columbia Researchers Have Found A Way To Reverse Hair Graying
A research group in Columbia University has found that if the cause of your gray hair was a stressful event, once that stress is removed, your hair would revert back to its original color.
How To Mix Your Own Natural Skin Cream
Finding a great skincare brand for your skin can be a herculean task. Hence you may need to mix your skin cream depending on your skin type.