Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has selected 12 promising female entrepreneurs for Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology Incubator Programme. This initiative is designed
Nollywood actress and producer, Ruth Kadiri. Nollywood actress and producer, Ruth Kadiri, has cleared the air on her decision to keep her marriage out of the spotlight. In a recent interview on Dear Ife, she explained that her husband is not a secret, but they both value a private lifestyle free from public scrutiny. The […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim On International Widows Day 2025 (June 23) in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim, launched a bold series of interventions under the Renewed Hope Social Impact Programme aimed at protecting and empowering over 15 million widows across the country Key Interventions
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has been conferred with a doctorate degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling by Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. The honorary degree was awarded during the school’s 43rd Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, marking another significant
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has announced plans to introduce three major initiatives to promote family unity, protect vulnerable children, and fight poverty at the grassroots level. These programmes are aligned with President Bola
Popular actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele. Popular actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has encouraged Nigerians to speak up about their mental health struggles, revealing her own emotional battles with online bullying, family pressure, and grief. Speaking during a #WithChude Live talk hosted by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, Akindele shared how her public image
Traditional and religious leaders from Nigeria have joined forces with the Ford Foundation to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) across West Africa. This collaboration aims to challenge harmful cultural and religious practices that encourage abuse and inequality, especially at the grassroots level. The effort was discussed during a hybrid forum titled “Traditional,
Nigerian social media influencer and entrepreneur, Cynthia Lowo Nigerian social media influencer and entrepreneur, Cynthia Lowo, popularly known as CY4LUV, is encouraging women to embrace their true value beyond marital status. In a recent interview, she shared her firm belief that a woman’s worth should never be measured by whether or not she is married. […]
Adijat Adebayo,Miss Humanity Adijat Adebayo, a deaf animator and passionate advocate, has made history as the first deaf contestant to be crowned Miss Humanity at the 10th edition of the Exquisite Queen Nigeria World beauty pageant. Organized by Light Work Media House Limited, the event marked a significant step forward for inclusion and diversity in […]
Photo Credit: Mikano Motors Social Media Empowering women, promoting culture, and celebrating excellence A Promise Fulfilled Mikano Motors, a subsidiary of Mikano International Limited, has officially handed over a brand new Eado Plus car to Dora Ogah, the winner of the 45th Miss Nigeria beauty pageant. The ceremony took place at Mikano’s main office in […]