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Women You Should Know: Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
April 19, 2022
In 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan swore in Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar as the 13th indigenous Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, making her the first woman to occupy the position since 1958 when Nigeria started appointing Nigerian nationals for the position. The President also conferred on her the Nigerian national honour of the Grand Commander … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
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Women You Should Know: Bolanle Austen-Peters
April 19, 2022
Women You Should Know is a Connect Nigeria feature celebrating Nigerian women who are inspirational, not only in their achievements, but also in the way they live their lives and give back to the society. An example of such a woman is Bolanle Austen-Peters, the Managing Director and Founder of Terra Kulture; the renowned Arts and … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Bolanle Austen-Peters
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BUSINESS CAREER Women Empowerment
Women You Should Know: Folorunso Alakija
April 19, 2022
Folorunso Alakija is the richest black woman in the world, according to Forbes magazine. She is ranked 94th on the list of power women in the world with a net worth of $2.4 billion. As the Executive Chairman of Famfa Oil, and the owner of The Rose Of Sharon House of Fashion, Mrs … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Folorunso Alakija
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Women You Should Know: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
April 19, 2022
An actress, singer,philanthropist (humanitarian), activist, entrepreneur, wife and mother, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, popularly known as Omo T or OmoSexy is truly a woman of substance. She manages to wear so many hats, to do so many things; and not just do them, but be good at them. We know her first as an actress, but that’s just one thing she is among many. Omotola has proven herself to be capable, smart and well-balanced. She is insightful and full of life and like fine wine she gets, in her case,better and even more beautiful with time.
Women You Should Know: Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
April 19, 2022
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is the founder of LEAP Africa and co-founder of AACE Foods, an indigenous agroprocessing company. She is also a director of Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory through which she has shaped agriculture strategy and policy and supported a range of clients in West Africa.
Women You Should Know: Toyosi Akerele
April 19, 2022
Toyosi Akerele is a woman you should know. She is Managing Partner, RISE GROUP
Women You Should Know: Kiki Kamanu
April 19, 2022
Kiki Kamanu is the face of her eponymous label which was birthed when she began revitalizing her twin sister’s clothes at age eleven. While with the Ford modeling agency in Boston, she had the honor of modeling for several designers including Chanel, and Gucci
Women You Should Know: Asa
April 19, 2022
Asa’s debut image may have positioned her as Bob-Marley and Tracy Chapman rolled into a youthful, contemporary whole, but with her sophomore album, she appears to have embraced a more feminine and optimistic sense of style and music. This, she explains as a change in mindset: “While composing my first album, I was like an angry teen; I wanted to talk about so many disappointments without seeing it from the world’s point of view.
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Women In The Nigerian Tech Space You Should Know
April 19, 2022
In March 2019, Tech Cabal introduced the Tech Women Lagos portrait series to profile several women who have made an impact in the Nigerian tech industry. Interestingly, some of these women have no background in coding whatsoever but have ventured into several other relevant fields in the tech space Here are five of them below: … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Women In The Nigerian Tech Space You Should Know
What You Need to Know About Breast Self-Examination
April 19, 2022
According to the WHO, Breast cancer was the most common cancer in women in 157 countries out of 185 in 2022. Performing regular breast self-examination (BSE) is a crucial aspect of maintaining breast health and detecting potential abnormalities early. This article outlines the essential steps and techniques for conducting an effective BSE, empowering women … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Breast Self-Examination
The Access Corporation and Nerdzfactory Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
April 19, 2022
Access Corporation, in partnership with Nerdzfactory Foundation, is organizing the Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program. This initiative is designed to equip women to digitize their businesses and position them for sustainable success in their domains. Ultimately, the program’s organizers aim to encourage more women to start and grow online businesses, promote women’s entrepreneurship, and close … Continue reading The Access Corporation and Nerdzfactory Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
The YouthADAPT Challenge for Young Female Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation are jointly organizing the Youth Adaptations Solutions (YouthADAPT) challenge. This initiative is part of a broader Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), which is built to mobilize $25 billion for climate change adaptation projects across the continent. Read more about Opportunities The present cohort of … Continue reading The YouthADAPT Challenge for Young Female Entrepreneurs
10 Tips on Work-Life Balance from Leading Women
April 19, 2022
Maintaining a work-life balance, at peak performance, is a tough ask for the average professional or entrepreneur. And it’s extra-challenging for anyone who wants to go further, to be the beacon of excellence across the various spheres of their life. Read more about Personal Development Mothers are especially burdened by this reality, as they … Continue reading 10 Tips on Work-Life Balance from Leading Women
WomenEntrepreneurs4Good 3.0 Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society is organizing an accelerator for women entrepreneurs whose businesses are in their early stages. If you are a woman whose business conforms to green principles and you would like to get world-class training and support that’ll enable you to scale your business, here’s an opportunity you … Continue reading WomenEntrepreneurs4Good 3.0 Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
Application Is Now Open For The Women Techsters Fellowship Program 2023/2024
April 19, 2022
If you are a woman looking to begin a career in technology and you would like to receive world-class training that will help you excel at it, here’s an opportunity you should explore. The Women Techsters Fellowship Program is seeking applications from young girls and women who it will support to build a career … Continue reading Application Is Now Open For The Women Techsters Fellowship Program 2023/2024
