2024 IWD: A thought for the childless woman

By Lilian Chudey Pride As productive members of society, childless individuals have a right to their lives, dignity, and fair hearing. They need support, understanding, inclusivity, consideration, and equity in families, workplaces, places of worship, associations, and society at large. As we celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, let us free the childless woman from […]

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Neya Kalu: More women should achieve success, rise to the top on their own terms

‘Success Should Never Be A Zero-Sum Game; It’s About Creating A World Where Everyone Can Thrive’ Neya Kalu is an astute business executive, lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is currently the Chairman of The Sun Nigeria, a reputable Nigerian news organisation, Chairman of Sun Heaven Hotels and Resorts, and Founder/CEO of BaseCoat a chain of […]

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3 keys to success for Black women entrepreneurs

Even in the face of adversity, a resilient spirit, clear vision and an unwavering commitment can make all the difference in achieving success and positively impacting the world. Key takeaways Embracing pride for your business while maintaining respect for others and yourself will ultimately mold a sound backbone for what life throws amongst the discrimination […]

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Betta Edu: The meteoric rise of the unexpected…

This life remains a mystery and no one can lay claim to knowing all, except God. But every culture has developed an acceptable method of societal organization that suits their nuances and attempts to settle their incongruities. Where I come from, in Obudu, “uñwå ushîé”, meaning (a child from the mother’s village), can never be […]

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Why young career-first women are increasingly becoming apprehensive of uterine fibroids

With research reports showing that uterine fibroids are common in women aged 30 years and above amid growing cases of infertility, women who are desirous of reaching certain levels in their careers before having children are increasingly becoming apprehensive. Many gynaecologists, however, maintain that fibroids don’t cause infertility; nevertheless, they encourage healthy lifestyle and regular […]

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Breastfeeding: Foundation calls for healthy nutrition for lactating mothers

As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, the Women Empowerment and Media Advocacy Initiative (WEMAI), has called on the federal and state governments and employers to put measures in place that ensure healthy nutrition for lactating women for healthy breast milk production. In a statement issued by its Program Manager, Bukola Afeni, in commemoration of […]

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NGO sensitises mothers, girls on menstrual hygiene, distributes pads in Osun

To mark the 2023 world menstrual hygiene day, a non-profit organisation, Loving Heart of Faith Foundation, has sensitised mothers and girls on the need to stay clean and free from germs. The NGO visited the Coker community and Community High School, Ota-efun in Osogbo, Osun State capital with the hygiene message. The event highlights include […]

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Iran orders arrest of women allegedly attacked for not wearing hijab

Iran protest Iranian authorities ordered the arrest of two women, the judiciary said Saturday, after a viral video appeared to show them being attacked by a man for not wearing the hijab. Video footage widely shared on social media in Iran appeared to show the two female customers, who were not wearing the mandatory hijab […]

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In celebration of International Women’s Day

Women ought to be celebrated everyday because they are strong, powerful, beautiful and can be anything they want to be. They are mothers, sisters, caretakers, lovers, home makers, achievers that should always be celebrated. The International Women’s day( IWD) is always celebrated on the 8th of March every year. IWD became a day for brands […]

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Tinubu, Atiku absent as Obi, others unveil agenda for women

Peter Obi with women leaders at the VOW conference held in Abuja yesterday Presidential candidates promise to deliver on affirmative action, promote women’s rights We will hold you accountable to promises made, Akiyode-Afolabi vows INEC: 70 per cent of new voters PWDs, vulnerable groups Not too late to change Shettima, Northern Christian clerics tell Tinubu […]

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