A team of scientists led by Prof. Solomon Rotimi of the Department of Biochemistry, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State has successfully conducted the first-ever entirely local study as it affects how specific genetic factors like BRCA1 and BRCA2 are driving breast cancer among Nigerian women. The lead researcher, Rotimi, was equally said to have documented this breakthrough in a journal …

The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old hairdresser, Nicky Isabella, to five years in prison for trafficking two young Nigerian women into Ghana under the guise of employment. Isabella, popularly known as Bella, lured the victims to Ghana under the pretext of offering them jobs, but upon arrival, she forced them into prostitution. Isabella, widely known as Bella, deceived …

Nigeria is home to a growing number of financially empowered women who are breaking barriers in entrepreneurship, leadership, and wealth creation. However, despite the increasing awareness of financial literacy, many women still focus on traditional investment options like real estate, fixed deposits, and retail businesses, often overlooking high-growth opportunities that can generate significant wealth. With rising inflation, economic uncertainties, and …

Nollywood actress, Jumoke George has issued a stern warning to Nigerian women about the dangers of undergoing Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgeries, following a recent incident involving the death of a woman during a botched procedure in Lagos. Her message, shared on her Instagram page, highlighted the risks associated with cosmetic surgery and questioned the growing trend of such procedures …

The Niger State Governor, Mallam Mohammed Bago has said that he would appoint 100 women to various offices in his cabinet before the week runs out. This, he explained, is was in keeping with his campaign promise to women to abide by affirmative action. Receiving the executives of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), led by its Chairperson, Mrs. …

The Nigerian Women in Public Relations (NGWiPR) has announced its lineup of speakers ahead of the second edition of the Experiencing PR annual conference. The hybrid conference is slated to take place on 30 March, at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, and also online. Themed “Beyond Crisis: PR for Perception Management in Business and Public Affairs”,  the 2023 Experiencing PR Conference will …