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, […]
Ozoro, Culture Crisis, and the Uneasy Intersection of Faith
By Ikupolusi Ariyike A festival in Ozoro, Delta State, like many others across Nigeria, should have been a moment of color, rhythm, and communal pride. These gatherings are often rooted in history, spirituality, and identity, carrying the weight of generations in their rituals and expressions, but what unfolded instead has left a nation unsettled. Disturbing […]
Beyond the Color: Holi in a Digital and Consumer-Driven World
By Ifeoma Udu One day you’re casually watching a Bollywood movie, and the next, you’re transported into a world filled with laughter, dance, and color. Yes, color! For someone like me, who experiences different cultures largely through film, Holi has remained a constant fixture on my bucket list. Vibrant, chaotic, and almost dreamlike in its […]