Financial Mistakes African Women Should Avoid
image by senivpetro freepik In many African communities, women carry the weight of family responsibilities, social obligations, business pressures, and cultural expectations. These pressures often lead to financial mistakes that quietly drain income and make it harder to build wealth. Here are common financial traps women fall into — and how to avoid them This […]
9th Africa Women Conference 2025 Set for Accra, Ghana
The 9th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) will hold from 19th to 21st November 2025 in Accra, Ghana, aiming to enhance innovation for sustainable development. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Convener of AWC, revealed that this year’s conference will be co-hosted by Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, an AWC member, Administrator […]
Abuja Arts and Crafts Village: Where Creativity Thrives Amid Challenges
Tucked within the Central Business District of Abuja, between the Silverbird Gallery and the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, lies the Abuja Arts and Crafts Village — a lively marketplace where creativity meets culture. The village bursts with colour and character, filled with works of art crafted by talented local artisans. From sculpted warriors on horseback to […]
FCT Fire Service Seeks Expansion of Fire Stations, Decries Aging Trucks and Manpower Shortage
The Controller of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, Engr. Adebayo Amiola Zacchaeus, has called for urgent attention to the development of more fire stations across key districts of Abuja, including Wuse, Guzape, Mpape, Jikwoyi, Orozo, Karshi, Karsana, Idu, Karimo, and Lugbe, to strengthen emergency response and public safety. Engr. Zacchaeus made the appeal […]
Kwara Women Inspire at NAWE Conference
Kwara State delegates took center stage in advancing women’s economic empowerment as they made a remarkable impression at the just-concluded Nigerian Association of Women Entrepreneurs (NAWE) Conference held in Abuja. The state’s representatives stood out for their organization, creativity, and inspiring message of progress — blending cultural pride with a call for innovation and digital […]
Africa Fashion for Peace Inspires Hope and Healing Across the Continent
Every year on September 7th, the runway transforms into a platform for unity, creativity, and compassion as the Africa Fashion for Peace (AFFP) charity runway takes center stage. Now in its 8th edition, the event—founded and produced by Hopez Tude Rizons Ltd.—continues to weave together the threads of fashion, art, and music to promote peace […]
Nigerian Women March in Abuja to Back Reserved Seats, Independent Candidacy Bills
Hundreds of women from across Nigeria converged in Abuja on Monday in a mass march to demand the passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and the Independent Candidacy Bill currently under consideration at the National Assembly. The women, drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, began their procession at the […]
Returning to Natural Hair
In the past chemically modified hair was in vogue among black women, chemicals called relaxers were used to alter the texture of kinkier hair. It was believed that natural kinky hair was not beautiful and those who kept natural hair were considered non-sophisticated, Local, and ‘unfashionable’ until the recent wave of black women returning to […]
Bikinis and Pageantry
A beauty pageant is a competition that focuses mainly on the physical beauty and features of the contestants. However, some aspects of personal intelligence and talent are also required The first beauty pageant was held in 1859 by Archibald Montgomerie, the 13th Earl of Ellenton. In the 1880s all participants had to supply a photograph […]
Dreadlocks: Myths, Facts and Realities
Children born with hairs that have a strong tendency to lock on their own are regarded as “special” in some societies. Such children are called “Dada” among the Yoruba speaking people of Nigeria. Some Igbo communities in the past believe they were reincarnate of great men and women Comfort Yakubu Dada is common among members […]
