Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
Posted in Women on Dec 16th, 2011
The way the Nigerian society is structured is sad because it is not favorable to the Nigerian woman. The fact is gender inequality still exists in certain sectors of the economy and is more on the side of women than men. So, given what is visibly a backward trend, women empowerment and sustainable growth must […]
Posted in Women on Dec 7th, 2011
Prof. Grace Alele Williams, first female vice chancellor in Nigeria and sub-saharan Africa baring her mind on education in Nigeria.
I was born in Warri, now in Delta state. I was a rather sickly child and did not get to school until I was almost seven in 1939. I enjoyed learning and I moved on quickly […]
Posted in Women on Apr 27th, 2011
Still, on domestic violence. The well being of any society includes respecting the rights of women. In Nigeria, the empowerment of women is still hampered by economic, social and cultural barriers. These barriers have eaten deep into the very fabric of the society and like cancer must be cut at the root. These factors make […]
Posted in Women on Apr 20th, 2011
Domestic violence is gradually becoming the order of the day in Nigeria. It is not only common to have women complain about how violent their husbands have become but how indifferent their respective families are toward the situation. Mrs. Adele, not her real name recently complained about not losing sleep when the insults started, then […]
Posted in Women on Oct 14th, 2010
“Voice for the voiceless” is the slogan adorning the walls of Liberia’s first and Africa’s second radio station for women. Situated down a bumpy, dirt track on the edge of the capital, Monrovia, the Liberia Women Democracy Radio (LWDR), claims it wants to advance women and promote change. In a country trying to rebuild itself […]
Posted in Women on Mar 9th, 2010
March 8th every year, women all over the world celebrate and are celebrated. This years’ theme is ‘Equal rights, Equal opportunities, an idea central to the general empowerment of women. The day should particularly shed light on how far women have come since 1975 when they were first celebrated at the first International Women’s day organised by the United Nations. Thus far women […]
Posted in Women on Jan 10th, 2009
Nike Okundaye is one of Nigeria’s prominent Art ambassadors, having taken Nigerian Art and forms to all parts of the world.
With the death of her mother at just six, Nike was brought up by her Grandmother who started teaching her the art of weaving, a traditional practice of the family for generations. Originally, from Kogi […]
Posted in Women on Aug 13th, 2008
THE ruling Zimbabwe’s African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) yesterday said the ongoing power-sharing risked collapse because of differences with the opposition over roles in a new government.
Marathon talks between the ZANU-PF and opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), seen as Zimbabwe’s best chance to end a post-election crisis and raise hopes of economic recovery, have […]
Posted in Women on Apr 27th, 2007
Educate a girl, you educate a nation, the role of women cannot be overlooked. The story has been the same since the beginning of time. Over the years; the role of women, especially the African woman is still undergoing a metamorphosis. This is why, a fundamental change must be brought about to enable for optimal […]
Posted in Women on Apr 25th, 2007
The wife of the former prime minister of Greece for almost ten years, Mrs. Margaret Papandreou gave me an insight into her personal life and an opportunity to find out exactly what has kept her going over the years. She’s has been at the fore front, actively campaigning for women’s rights in Greece and ensuring […]
