16 LighthousE ROAD Debbie Macomber: Where Love Falters and Finds Its Way Back
By Ikupolusi Ariyike There’s something deeply comforting about a small town until you realize that within its quiet streets live some of life’s loudest struggles. In 16 Lighthouse Road, the first book in the Cedar Cove series, Debbie Macomber opens the door to a coastal town where relationships are tested, secrets ripple through close-knit lives, […]
The Opportunity Desk
By Francisca Sinjae Opportunities have a way of shaping the direction of a life. Sometimes they arrive in the form of a new job, sometimes through a scholarship that opens the door to education abroad, and sometimes through funding that allows a business idea to grow into something transformative. The challenge for many women is […]
You Cannot Pour Into a Person Who Has No Bottom
By Anonymous I love him. I also know that love is not always enough. I am sitting with both of those things and I am so tired. Sunday. After a long phone call I should not have stayed on. Nobody warns you about this kind of love. They warn you about the ones who are […]
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The Price Of Power
By Saneta Thomas On the evening of 7 April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan. As a key condition, Iran committed to coordinating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Oil prices fell more than 17% on the news, and stock markets rallied across […]
Inside the Cartier Women’s Initiative: The Women Turning Global Challenges Into Scalable Solutions
By Tom Wede Every now and then, you come across a group of women who are not just building businesses, but quietly reshaping the way the world works. Not through noise or hype, but through clarity, purpose and execution. The 2026 fellows of the Cartier Women’s Initiative offer exactly that kind of reminder. For nearly […]
The Myth of Overnight Success vs The Reality of Becoming
By Ifeanyi’s Daughter We love a good “overnight success” story. It’s clean, inspiring and easy to sell. One day someone is unknown; the next day they are everywhere on magazine covers, award stages, business lists and social feeds. But almost none of those stories are true. What looks like sudden success is usually the final […]
“DEAR ENTREPRENEUR, WE SEE YOU, WE HEAR YOU” STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE — NIGERIA
By Oluchi Obiahu PAST EVENT Date: April 9, 2026 Location: Abuja, Nigeria The “Dear Entrepreneur, We See You, We Hear You” Stakeholder Dialogue, held in Abuja on April 9, 2026, brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in a strategic effort to strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Organized by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant […]
Intentional Withdrawal
By Luchiepearl In a world obsessed with visibility, some of the most powerful people are learning the art of quietly stepping back. When Silence Becomes A Statement For years, modern culture has rewarded loudness, be seen, be active, be everywhere. Social media turned visibility into currency, and presence into pressure. But something subtle is shifting. […]
Justice Mabel Segun-Bello on Mentorship, Visibility and the Work of Becoming
By Dr. May Ikeora-Amamgbo There are women who lead loudly, and there are women whose leadership is felt in systems, standards, and the people they quietly shape. Hon. Justice Mabel Taiye Segun-Bello bel-ongs firmly to the latter category. In conversation with Raising Women Magazine, she reflects on mentorship not as performance, but as precision, responsibility, […]