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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Over 50 million Nigerian women at risk

On January 23, 20205:16 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

Strains of the Human Papillo- ma Virus (HPV) being the major cause of cervical cancer, puts over 50 million Nigerian women at risk of cervical cancer.

How Queens College sent forth Coker, first indigenous principal

On January 23, 20205:12 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

As encomiums continue to pour on the first indigenous Queens College Principal, Dr. Mrs. Iphigenia Efunjoke Coker who died last December, the Administrator, Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, Fr. Marcellinus Teko has stated that Mama ‘Cokie’ as she was fondly called brought glory to the Girl-Child and Womanhood in this present day.

Women and nepotism: Matters arising?

On January 23, 20205:05 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

THE first female president of an African democracy and Nobel Peace Laureate Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was- and still is- a woman of incredible credentials. The Harvard alumnus had the distinct responsibility of establishing peace in her once war-torn native Liberia, one which continues to grapple with serious issues of poverty and insecurity.

2020 outlook for SMEs – Mabogunje, LCCI President

On January 23, 20204:03 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

IN this interview with the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, Mrs. Toki Mabogunje, she envisaged in her 2020 outlook for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that things will not be as difficult as they used to be due to the instructions by the Central Bank to banks to lend or risk being penalised. Excerpts.

ONYINYE IBELEGBU: Her battle to save mother tongue

On January 19, 20205:28 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

Every fortnight, at least one indigenous language is estimated to vanish from the face of the earth. With even major languages in Nigeria slowly becoming scarce on the lips of natives, one could easily predict their fate.

Why women are marrying later- by choice

On January 18, 20206:27 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

It was the talk of the town when Aisha celebrated her 30th birthday. As far as she was concerned, every one of the goals she had set for herself had been achieved: A degree, a high flying job, a professional certification and her own house. There was absolutely no talk of Mr. Right.

Osun Governor commends Ashimolowo, wife

On January 16, 20206:53 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

On the first Saturday of the New Year, Osun State-based Kings University, venue of the annual Widows’ Celebration of renowned clergyman, Rev Matthew Abiodun Ashimolowo and his wife, Pastor Yemisi, was filled to capacity.

We want govt to implement policies targeted at marginalized girls

On January 16, 20206:52 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

The Lagos State Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprise, ENGINE II programme coordinator, Francisca Olusola has called on the government to implement strategy plans, policies geared towards the improvement of marginalized girls.

5 things you should know about Dr (Mrs) Iphigernia Efunjoke Coker, MFR

On January 16, 20206:42 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

As old students gather from all over the world this week to celebrate the amazing life of one of the greatest and longest living icons of the prestigious Queen’s College in Yaba, Lagos, encomiums continue to pour in for the recently belated Efunjoke Coker, commonly known to her students- now mostly baby boomers- simply as ‘Ms Coker’ or ‘Cokie’.

Fashion Industry: What FG should do to improve productivity and profitability — WOORA

On January 16, 20205:36 amIn Woman's Ownby Nwafor

Wura Tapere is the Creative Director, Woora, a women’s wear outfit catering for every woman either big or small, as well as providing an affordable workable environment for workers. The design outfit deals with fabrics and prints.