Saira Dewji – Fast Facts You Should Know About Her
Saira Dewji is the wife of Tanzanian billionaire , Mohammed Dewji. Mohammed Dewji has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion as was ranked the 21st richest man in Africa by Forbes Magazine in 2015.
Kathleen Gawthrop : All You Need To Know About Arnold Palmer’s Wife
Arnold Palmer died on the 25th September, 2016. He was survived by his wife from his 2nd marriage, Kathleen Gawthrop.
Jennifer Lopez Headlining Latin Music Week With Maluma Chat
Jennifer Lopez would be headlining the Latin Music Week with Maluma Chat. The two are going to have a chat about their lives and careers as part of Billboard's Latin Music Week.
Nene Leakes Is Leaving ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’
NeNe Leakes has just announced on her YouTube channel that she would not be returning to the show, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” next season.
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Saira Dewji – Fast Facts You Should Know About Her
Saira Dewji is the wife of Tanzanian billionaire , Mohammed Dewji. Mohammed Dewji has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion as was ranked the 21st richest man in Africa by Forbes Magazine in 2015.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Feminism & What It Means To Be A Nigerian Woman – By Ifeanyi Iloba
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The basic idea of Feminism revolves around the principle that just because human bodies are designed to perform certain procreative functions, biological elements need not dictate intellectual and social functions, capabilities and rights.
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Female Genital Mutilation: Myths and Facts II
FGM is practiced in over 30 countries (mostly African) including: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea,
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Women Need To Do More- Ifeanyi Iloba
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I've noticed one too many times that women find it difficult to ask questions, the reasons are few and far between. On issues that bother them, on societal issues, personal health or community, they would rather take the back seat, leave it up to the males to take charge every time.
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Why We Cannot Achieve Gender Equality Without Gender Equity
Equality is the fact of being equal; so when we preach gender equality, we are simply preaching that men and women should have equal opportunities economically, politically and socially.
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
On Internalised Misogyny and Why You May Not be as Progressive as You Think
We’ve heard that black people can’t be racist and that women can’t be misogynistic but are these statements really true? Is it possible that a person who has been oppressed all their life would turn around and become the oppressor?
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What Does Feminism Mean To You?
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To different women, feminism means different things. In this article different women share their opinion on what feminism means to them.
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Daddy Freeze addresses Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s question to Hillary Clinton and we do not think it is necessary
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In a recent post on instagram, Daddy Freeze currently known for his #FreeTheSheeple movement addressed Chimamanda's question to Hillary Clinton on why she uses "Wife" on her Twitter bio.
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
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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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Warsan Shire Quotes On Immigration, Beauty, Love And Feminism
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Warsan Shire FSRL is a British writer, poet, editor and teacher. She was born on August 1988 to Somalian parents in Kenya. She has a B.A in Creative Writing and was awarded the inaugural Brunel University Afrcan Poetry Prize from a shortlist of 6 candidates out of 655.
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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8 Benefits of Green Tea You Might Not Know About
If you are a lover of green tea then you will know it is one of the healthiest drinks you can share with your body. This is due to the numerous health benefits including the nutrients and antioxidants.
6 Hidden Benefits Of A Sauna
Have you ever been in a sauna? If so, why did you go there? Just to experience some heat? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that saunas have numerous advantages that you might never have considered.
Issues Arising
Beyoncé’s Visual Album, Black Is King Is Here And Everyone Is Freaking Out
Black Is King attempts to celebrate blackness and guess what? To say that the attempt was successful is an understatement.
Naya Rivera’s Body Has Just Been Recovered from Lake Piru
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Zindzi Mandela Dies At 59
Daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, Zindziswa Mandela also known as Zindzi Mandela-Hlongwane has just died at 59.
Rape Bill Is Targeted At Lecturers – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is condemning the bill on sexual harassment and rape which was recently passed.
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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,
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%.
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.