Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, the first female Chairman of First Bank Nigeria, continues to be a role model and a source of inspiration to entrepreneurs, especially female entrepreneurs. In a talk she delivered at the John Rhoda Enterprise's "Thinking big", she shared tips on building a long-term successful business, with emphasis on the role brand integrity…
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“My Pregnancy and birth story in Nigeria!” – Sisi Yemmie
You just have to love Sisi Yemmie. She is so real and hilarious. The lifestyle blogger who blogs at www.sisiyemmie.com shared her Nigerian pregnancy and birth story on her YouTube channel. From the surprise of finding out she was pregnant, to her pregnancy symptoms  and a dramatic labour, all delivered in true Sisi Yemmie style, you won't know whether…
Pregnancy Week 1-3
What's your baby up to? Well, there's no baby yet in the first two weeks of your 40 weeks pregnancy, because you are not pregnant. You will soon be, anyway. For now, your body is still preparing for ovulation. Ovulation, which is the release of a mature egg from one of the ovaries, occurs two…
Nigerian baby names: 240 Yoruba names for girls and their meanings
Which name would you choose for your little Yoruba princess? Tiaraoluwa, Digiola, Aanuoluwakiishi, or Oluwadabira? These are a few of the beautiful and unique names on our list. The best part being that they are all rich in meaning. According to Yoruba custom, the Yoruba people - a majority ethnic group from Southwestern and North Central Nigeria (and also Southern…
Nigerian baby names: Idoma names for girls
Idoma À gbá½² hìì! Looking for beautiful Idoma names for your Idoma princess? We've got you covered! The Idoma people are the second largest ethnic group in Benue State Nigeria, with an estimated population of about 3.5 million. They occupy nine local government areas in western Benue State. These include Ado, Agatu, Apa, Obi, Ohimini,…
Nigerian baby names: Idoma names for boys
Idoma Ayinya! Looking for meaningful masculine Idoma names for your Idoma prince? We are happy to help! The Idoma people are the second largest ethnic group in Benue State Nigeria, with an estimated population of about 3.5 million. They occupy nine local government areas in western Benue State. These include Ado, Agatu, Apa, Obi, Ohimini, Ogbadibo,…
Nigerian Baby Names: 180 Yoruba names for boys and their meanings
Looking for a modern name like Iteoluwakiishi, Oluwafifehansimi, or do you prefer a traditional name like Ademola? Whatever your taste, we have the perfect name for your little Yoruba prince. According to Yoruba custom, the Yoruba people – a majority ethnic group from Southwestern and North Central Nigeria (and also Southern and Central Benin), name their children 7 days…
Nigerian baby Names: 180 Urhobo names for boys and their meanings
Urhobo waado! Looking for a very good Urhobo name for your son? We are happy to help! The Urhobo people are the major ethnic group in Delta State, southern Nigeria. In naming their children, Urhobo parents are very careful in choosing a name, due to a general belief that a child's destiny is strongly tied to…
Nigerian baby names: 130 Urhobo names for girls and their meanings
Urhobo waado! Looking for a befitting Urhobo name for your little princess? We are happy to help! The Urhobo people are the major ethnic group in Delta State, southern Nigeria. In naming their children, Urhobo parents are very careful in choosing a name, due to a general belief that a child's destiny is strongly tied to…
Your baby won’t stop crying? Here’s how to relieve colic in babies
What is colic? You seem to have a colicky baby on your hands if you haven’t slept for days because your baby is particularly fussy and crying inconsolably, especially at night. He stretches and arches his back as if his stomach hurts, and you’ve tried to console him to no avail. You are at your…
Nigerian baby names: 320 Igbo names for girls and their meanings
Igbo kwenu! Wondering what name to give your little Igbo princess? We are happy to help! Whether you are an old soul and would prefer core Igbo names such as Obiageli; or you are in search of modern names such as Zioranachidinma, we've got it all covered. Our comprehensive and diverse list of over 300 traditional and…
Nigerian baby names: 350 Igbo names for boys and their meanings
Igbo kwenu! Asusu Igbo amaka! Igbo language is so diverse that there are so many ways of saying the same thing; a benefit which is now being adopted by creative parents in naming our children. For instance, a traditional name such as Chinedu has its modern versions as Chidumaga and Chidumeje, but they all mean the same thing! The…
Bonding with your baby: Baby massage
Touch is one of the best ways to bond with your little one. A baby's sense of touch is well developed from birth, and all babies love to be touched because it helps them thrive. It’s been seen that touch is important for both their emotional and physical wellbeing. Even though it's been practiced since…
My post-baby body: Chika
Statistics show that being overweight/obesity is a major contributing risk factor to many chronic health conditions; therefore, staying fit is extremely important to help ward off various diseases ~Chika At Maternity Nest, we are always on the look out for mothers who have successfully bounced back, and are fit after having their babies. We…
My Post-baby body: Imharia
It simply works for me because I have a husband that is willing to, and can step in to help with the kids while I take off to the gym ~Imharia At Maternity Nest, we are always on the look out for mothers who have successfully bounced back, and are fit after having their babies. We…
Want to post your kid’s picture on social media? “Think twice” says Betty Irabor
Posting children's photos on social media has always been a very controversial topic. Some people say it's a violation of  privacy, as these children are not old enough to decide what or how much of themselves they want on social media. Others suggest posting these pictures online lays an easy bait for pedophiles, who can use these…
Ese Walter’s tweets expose the realities of postpartum sex and more
As with most matters surrounding maternity in Africa, everything is a secret and always kept hush-hush. Women go through certain experiences thinking they are alone without knowing others may be going through same. Nigerian mom Ese Walter shared her postpartum sex experience on #MerDroits60, a twitter platform where young people talk about their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Below are some…
Here’s why everybody loves maternity pants!
What's not to love about a good pair of maternity pants? It's a maternity style must-have for switching your style from drab to fab. It will also come in handy during the postpartum period you are battling with belly fat. What's more? It can tuck in a pot belly! So men are not left out of…
Très chic! Isi Atagamen was definitely a pregnaslayer!
Top model and CEO of Isi Atagamen Fashion Label (IAFL), Â Isi Atagamen, recently welcomed her bundle of joy. While she was pregnant, she constantly served chic maternity styles, putting the "slay" in "Pregnaslay". We love her glow! Here are some photos she shared on Instagram. When your bump is da bomb... 😂😂😂💃💃💃 A photo posted…
Pregnancy 🔥. We love Lizz Njagah Konstantaras’s maternity style
Tinsel star, Lizz Njagah Konstantaras; who is also a film director and producer, welcomed her adorable baby boy about a month ago. She had a gorgeous maternity style and kept her Instagram followers updated on her pregnancy journey with her cute photos.  Some of her captions were absolutely hilarious, and we can totally relate! Oh, the life…
