Nigeria

Justice Binta Nyako is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to  justice and upholding the rule of law in Nigeria. Her profile precedes her as a woman who never gives up on promoting equity and fairness no matter who is involved.…

These 14 Nigerian female judges are making names for themselves. However, not many are aware that they are married to some of the movers and shakers of the Nigerian society. Below is the profile of these powerful women married to equally…

Adelola Edema loves to work with children. She's one young woman with a heart of gold. As a Special Needs Education/Autism Consultant, she looks forward to a time in Nigeria where children with autism and other special needs can find…

Chioma Obiefuna didn’t start out as an event planner. Despite studying History and Diplomatic Studies at Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, her flair for colours, patterns and design took her down the path of Events Management. She…

Mental illness is not a joke. My friend, Ufan, has bipolar disorder. At first, what we thought were normal mood swings got worse. The periods of quiet, like the calm before the ominous storm, became shorter and easier to recognize. The…

Depression is not only a word but the reality of many people. And given the current economic recession in Nigeria, many people are ending up depressed and hopeless by the day. Apparently, depression is more than just that. In fact, it is…

Leslie Okoye is on a mis­sion. She is re-defining the meaning of good skin among African women with her skin care brand, CookieSkin in 2010. Leslie’s desire to create her own skin care brand was born out of frustration from mixing creams…

In life, no one owes you anything. Stop feeling entitled to other people's money and help. I will say this because it seems to be a re-occurring theme in my life and in my interactions. Nigerians please! No-one owes you anything…

Experts have called on Nigerians to shun the culture of early marriage and child bride as it leads to future psychiatric issues. The call was made at the ordinary general meeting and scientific conference of the ARD, FNPH held in Yaba,…

Yemisi Ransome-Kuti is retired chairman and founder of the Nigerian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (NNNGO). The first organization of its kind in Nigeria to bring together civil society organization, it has worked since its…