Across the world, March 8 is celebrated annually as the international Women’s Day. It is a day set aside to recognise and applaud women on account of their achievements in various human endeavours. Last week, the day was marked in the House of Representatives through a motion of urgent public importance condemning all forms of…
Read moreThe 8th of March, 2012, marked International Women’s Day, which celebrates their economic, political and social achievements. Whilst the general principles of personal financial planning are universal and apply to both genders, women face unique challenges that translate to distinct concerns regarding their finances. Women’s unique challenges Some of the distinct differences are…
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In commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2012 which is celebrated on March 8th every year across the world, En-Reach Limited recently championed a unique initiative called the ‘Empowering Women Series’ in line with this year’s IWD theme which is ‘Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures’. With the underlying message that ‘you can be all you…
Read moreThe AMFW Lagos 2012 rounded up with an exciting and innovative showcase from Ghana/British designer Ozwald Boateng and the AMFW awards where designers were given awards in various categories and five designers selected to showcase at the magazine's Spring 2012 show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. See Full List Of Winners…
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Africa is buzzing with fashion weeks and competing with others around the world. 25 designers will be showcasing in 20 Shows over four days at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Jo’burg (MBFWJ) 2012, from March 7-10. See full schedule Wednesday, March 7 1:30pm-3:00pm Fastrack 3pm Foschini Thursday, March 8 6pm Hyde…
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This is the third version released by the organisers of Arise magazine fashion week (AMFW) Lagos 2012. The initial shows for today Tuesday 6th March were cancelled due to a few hiccups in organising a show of this scale, fingers crossed things move swiftly from here on. Lagosians can’t wait for the shows to…
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The 2012 Lagos International Polo Tournament opened with record team entries for some of the cups. MTN is the main sponsor of the tournament but more than half the event's N80million revenue was donated by subsidiary sponsors such as Oando, Dangote group, Besse Oil and Delaney. The fiesta started on February 27 and runs…
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On the 14th of February 2012 LanreDa Silva Ajayi was In New York for an exhibition to present a capsule collection at the initiative “Fashion 4 Development” that supports the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and the unprecedented global effort “ Every Woman Every Child ”. The event was in organized by Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini…
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Last year March, we saw 5,000 guests, 51 designers, 81 models, 5 musical acts over three days at the Arise magazine fashion week. This year the magazine’s organisers have announced its return to Lagos this March 2012, only this time it will feature 77 participants from 6 continents-Including designers as far away as India, theCaribbean,…
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These were some of the comments posted on the British Council ‘Study in the UK’ Facebook page by satisfied people who had just attended the 2012 edition of the annual Education UK Exhibition organised the British Council in Nigeria. “Excellent Exhibition!” – Adebayo Abiodun “Just back from the Exhibition, it was really nice.” –…
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