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Women Women Empowerment

April 19, 2022

  This article is the sequel to the previous one (part 1) on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. Below is the continuation of other five notable women: Aisha Yesufu (Political and Women’s Rights Activist) In 2014, after 300 girls were kidnapped from a secondary school in Northeast Nigeria by … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Women You Should Know: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women

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Personality

April 19, 2022

Mowalola Ogunlesi was born on the 25th of March, 1995. She is a Nigerian-born fashion designer working and living in London. She is known for working with a wide variety of textiles such as leather and PVC to produce non-traditional silhouettes inspired by Nigerian and London youth culture. At only 25 years old, Nigerian-born, London-based … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Mowalola Ogunlesi

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Personality Women

April 19, 2022

  Olusola “Sola” Adejoke David-Borha, is the chief executive (CEO) of Africa Regions at the Standard Bank Group since January 2017. She was the CEO of Stanbic IBTC Holdings until January 2017 and was deputy CEO and executive director of corporate & investment banking. She was the CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc from May … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Olusola “Sola” Adejoke David-Borha

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Personality Women

April 19, 2022

  Ndidi Dike was born in London in 1960. She is a Nigeria-based visual artist working in sculpture and mixed-media painting. She is one of Nigeria’s leading female artists. Biography Ndidi Dike first became interested in art as a very young child taking art classes in primary school. She completed secondary school in England, further … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Ndidi Dike

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Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

  Omobola Olubusola Johnson was born on the 28th of June 1963. She is a Nigerian technocrat and the Honorary Chairperson of the global Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). She is also a former and first Minister of Communication Technology in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more about Women you should know Education She … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Omobola Johnson

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Personality Women

April 19, 2022

  Background Sarah Adebisi Sosan was born in Lagos state on 11th February 1956 to the aristocratic family of Chief and Princess Durosinmi of Irewe town in Ojo Local Government Area, Badagry division. Her mother hails from the Fafunwa Onikoyi Royal Family of Ita-Onikoyi in Idumota, Lagos Island and her father was a member of … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Sarah Adebisi Sosan

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Personality Women

April 19, 2022

Early life and Education Tessy was born to the family of Aniagboso in Okpuifite village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. She started her education at St. Augustine’s Primary School, Ogun State and continued at Girls Secondary School, Awgbu, Anambra State, from 1971–1984, where she obtained the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE). Read … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Theresa Obumneme Okoli

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Personal Development Women

April 19, 2022

Nicole Asinugo is a Nigerian managing editor, storyteller, producer and screenwriter. She was the Joint Winner (with C.J. Obasi) of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for Best writer in a Movie or TV series in 2020 for her first screenplay, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. She was also the screenwriter for the forthcoming Nollywood … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Nicole Asinugo

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Health Women

April 19, 2022

  Funke Abimbola, MBE is a Nigerian businesswoman, lawyer, public speaker and TV contributor. She is advocating for diversity across UK society with a specific focus on the legal profession. Abimbola attended Newcastle University to study law. Early life and education Abimbola comes from a family of medical doctors. She was educated at Burgess Hill … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Funke Abimbola

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Personality Women

April 19, 2022

  Overview of Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi Adeleye-Fayemi has been associated with a number of international women’s rights and philanthropy organisations, including as co-chair of the International Network of Women’s Funds, President of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID), and Chair of the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC). She has also been on the Board … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Personality

April 19, 2022

  Viola Adaku Onwuliri is a university professor of Biochemistry and politician who served as Nigeria’s Foreign Minister. She was born on the 18th of June, 1956. Background and Early Life Viola Onwuliri is the first daughter of the Royal Family of His Highness Eze Cletus and Ugoeze Dorathy Oparaoji of Amuzi, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Imo … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Viola Onwuliri

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Literature Personality Women

April 19, 2022

  Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was born, September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Nigeria. The Nigerian author is one whose work has drawn extensively on the Nigeria-Biafra war of the late 1960s. Background and Education Adichie was born in the city of Enugu in Nigeria and grew up as the fifth of six children in an Igbo … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Personality Women

April 19, 2022

  Agbani Darego, born on 22 December 1982, is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World in 2001. She was the first indigenous African to win Miss World. Early life The Abonnema-native, Darego, was born in Lagos, the sixth child to a family of eight children. At age two, her family … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Agbani Darego

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Movies Personality Women

April 19, 2022

  Hilda Dokubo is a renowned Nollywood actress, producer, youth advocate, model and television personality. She was born and bred in Buguma, a community in Asari-Toru in Rivers state. She is the firstborn in a family of six children. Read more about Women You Should Know Educational Background Hilda Dokubo had her primary education at … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Hilda Dokubo

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Entertainment Personality Women

April 19, 2022

Background Popularly called Mo Abudu, Mosunmola Abudu, is a Nigerian media mogul, media personality, philanthropist and former human resources management consultant. Abudu was born in Hammersmith, West London and her early years were spent in the UK. She attended the Ridgeway School, MidKent College and West Kent College. She also gained a master’s degree in … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Mosunmola Mo’ Abudu

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