Dora Siliya, Zambia’s Information Minister Tests Positive For Corona Virus
The minister of information and broadcasting in Zambia, Minister Dora Siliya announced on Saturday May 23, that she has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Here Is Why Heartbreak Insurance Is Fast Becoming A Thing
Have you heard about heartbreak insurance? Apparently, there is something called a heartbreak insurance policy supposed to help cushion the effect of heartbreak.
#PIAPlaneCrash : Top Pakistani Model, Zara Abid Reportedly Among The 97 People Killed In Plane Crash
Zara Abid, top Pakistani model is feared to be among the 97 people killed on a passenger aircraft which crashed into a housing estate on Friday.
Netflix Star And Japanese Wrestler Hana Kimura Dies At 22
Professional Japanese wrestler and Netflix star, Hana Kimura has died at the age of 22. The Netflix star had appeared in the latest series of Netflix reality show, Terrace House.
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#PIAPlaneCrash : Top Pakistani Model, Zara Abid Reportedly Among The 97 People Killed In Plane Crash
Zara Abid, top Pakistani model is feared to be among the 97 people killed on a passenger aircraft which crashed into a housing estate on Friday.
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.
Careers
How Trove Finance Is Changing The Way Millennials Invest Their Money
A few months ago, I was interested in purchasing some of the most sought-after MTN shares when the company went public.
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.
Fashion
Fashion
10 Times Glory Osei Gave Us Monday Work Wear Inspiration
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Monday Work Wear can be so difficult to put together. Especially because you want to start your week with a vibrant look. That said, there is no better person to get Monday Work Wear Inspiration from than Glory Osei.
Fashion
H&M Partners With South Africa’s Mantsho In First Collaboration With An African Label
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Swedish retail giant, H&M is partnering with South African brand Mantsho, in its first ever collaboration with an African designer.
Fashion
Rihanna Launches Luxury Fashion Line with LVMH Soon
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Rihanna is getting ready to launch her own luxury fashion brand, and has linked up with LVMH, the world's biggest fashion conglomerate.
Fashion
Here’s the Official Schedule for Arise Fashion Week 2019 | 19th – 21st of April
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This weekend, one of the biggest fashion weeks and events this side of the world – ARISE Fashion Week – will be taking place right in the heart of Lagos.
Corona Virus Updates
Dora Siliya, Zambia’s Information Minister Tests Positive For Corona Virus
The minister of information and broadcasting in Zambia, Minister Dora Siliya announced on Saturday May 23, that she has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Spain To Start Allowing Tourist Visits From July
Starting from July, Spain will start allowing foreign holidaymakers into the country. This is following a major drop in corona virus cases.
Eritrea Is Now Corona Virus Free
Eritrea has declared itself Corona Virus Free after successfully treating all 39 cases of corona virus without any deaths.
Watch Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Talk About The Global Alliance For Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI)
The Global Alliance For Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) is an alliance of the WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other organisations and governments.
Past And Present World Leaders Sign Letter Asking That Treatment And Vaccine For Covid-19 To Be Made Available For Free
Not less than 140 past and present World leaders have signed an open letter asking that the eventual COVID-19 vaccines and treatments should be made available to the world free of charge.
Feminism
What To Do About Strong Willed Female Employees
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I recently left a job at a company that had no idea why good employees were suddenly quitting. The individual reasons for quitting were...
Feminism
The Woman I Am Meant To Be by Olivia Nsofor
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She sat there,Â
silently reminiscing through the chapters of her life
almost cursing the day she was brought on to earth
drenched in the sorrow of her outcome,
Of the outlook of her eventual life.Â
Feminism
Female Genital Mutilation: Myths and Facts (I)
The World Health Organisation describes Female Genital Mutilation as including all procedures, the aim of which is to alter the female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Opportunities For Women
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.
Learn How You can Strategize to Win at The 18th WIMBIZ Annual Conference | November 7th & 8th
Who else is excited about this? It has been confirmed! The Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) will be holding its 18th Annual Conference on, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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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!
Nicole Asinguo Has An Advice For People Dealing With Anxiety
Nicole Asinugo, screenplay writer, content producer mostly known for writing the screen-play of Living in Bondage.
10 Best Acting Challenge Videos On Tiktok You Should See
Looking for #actingchallenge video inspiration on tiktok?
Here are some of the best videos we have seen.
Organizers Of Miss Germany Pageant Changed The Rules For The 2020 Miss Germany Contest
Organizers of the Miss Germany pageant have changed the rules and the standard of beauty for the 2020 Miss Germany competition.
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.
Moët & Chandon Film Gala Returns For Its Second Year Celebrating Its 90th Year In Cinema, The Champagne Of Cinema Will Host Stars...
Moët & Chandon, the champagne of cinema has returned with the second edition of the Moët & Chandon Film Gala aimed at celebrating the ever-blooming film industry in Nigeria.
Abimbola Craig Just Revealed That There Would Be A Skinny Girl In Transit Season 6
Is there a Skinny Girl In Transit Season 6? Well, Abimbola Craig may have just given us the answer. After Skinny Girl in Transit season 5, many of us thought that was the end.
Issues Arising
On Brittle Paper, Gang Rape and Editorial Rules
Just last month, a major controversy hit the literary space. The deputy editor of the digital literal journal, Brittle Paper in the person of Otosirieze Obi-Young released a statement that he was leaving the journal as a result of its lack of freedom.
Victoria Inyama Has An Advice For Women Going Through Domestic Violence
Victoria Inyama, a past victim of domestic violence has shared details of her marriage to her estranged husband on Instagram.
Clarence Peters Makes Official Statement Regarding Kodak’s Death
Yesterday, Clarence Peters took to social media to address the death of video vixen Kodak, (birth name, Love Divine Ike).
Is Mihlali Ndamase In Support Of Paedophilia?
Social media was set on fire when South African social media influencer Mihlali Ndamase tweeted that she did not find anything wrong with underage girls dating men in their 20s and 30s.
Editor's Pick
20 Ways To Cut Your Monthly Expenses
We live in uncertain times, and it has become imperative for us to watch our spendings and cut costs. Some of us have even had to cut our budget by a whopping 100%.
Tinder Is Adding New Safety Features For Dates That Go Wrong
Most people are usually scared of going on dates with people they meet via online dating apps like Tinder. However, that is about to change for Tinder users. Tinder is adding new safety features for its users.
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
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.
Easy Way To Wash Braided Hair
Hair Braids really make a woman's world go round. Not only do they look great, they protect the hair from breakage, and they last for weeks. However not everyone knows how to wash braided hair.
10 Things You Should Know Before Using The Dudu Osun Soap
These days there is a certain craze for black soaps. This is because a lot of times, the skin starts to act up, other times, it is because people have a misconception that black soap will bleach them. This article is about the Dudu Osun black soap and 10 things you should expect when using it.
Meet the 37 Contestants in the 2019 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Beauty Pageant MBGN
The 2019 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant is here and the 37 ladies who will be competing have been unveiled.