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By virtue of their population, women constitute more than half of the professional and technical workforce in Nigeria. However, most women still struggle for equity and equality in certain occupations, particularly male-dominated fields where sex segregation still persists. In this edition, we celebrate some Nigerian women who are blazing the trail in male dominated professions.
Saudi King Abdullah dies, new ruler is Salman
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah died early Friday and his brother Salman became king, the royal court in the world’s top oil exporter and birthplace of Islam said in a statement carried by state television.
Working with Orlando Julius was big honour — Seyi Shay
This captures the experience for Seyi Shay when she had the privilege of doing a remix of Orlando Julius’ mega hit Ololufe with the music icon.
I make women say goodbye to their men – Kreystar
Sometimes, I try to look haggard so I won’t get any female attention”
Boko Haram attacks: Kerry to visit Nigeria ‘in a couple of days’
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday told an audience in Davos that he would visit Nigeria “in a couple of days” as part of a Washington push to counter extremist groups, including Boko Haram.
Russians ready to eat less in crisis, united round Putin – deputy PM
Russians are ready to ride out the current economic crisis, even by eating less food, and to stand by President Vladimir Putin’s side regardless, the deputy prime minister said Friday.
