Archives Tag: personality
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes History As First African And First Woman To Lead WTO
April 19, 2022
Nigerian economist and development expert, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made history today, February 15, 2021, after the World Trade Organization (WTO) confirmed her as its new Director-General. The General Council of the WTO agreed today by consensus to select the former Nigerian finance minister as the organization’s seventh Director-General. Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala With … Continue reading Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes History As First African And First Woman To Lead WTO
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Lateef Jakande: A Pioneer
April 19, 2022
By now, you would probably have heard that Mr Lateef Jakande is dead but chances are that you may or may never have heard of the man before. If you have, it is probably because you were around when he was relevant or you are a bit more informed than most. In that case, … Continue reading Lateef Jakande: A Pioneer
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Men You Should Know: Osatohanmwen Osemwengie
April 19, 2022
Nigerians in Diaspora have continued to set the pace for other migrant populations in every part of the world. Nigerian Robotics Engineer, Osatohanmwen Osemwengie, is a perfect example of Nigerians hitting remarkable strides abroad. Read more about Men you should know The native of Edo State left Nigeria in the 1980s and has since … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Osatohanmwen Osemwengie
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You Should Know- Mercy Akide
April 19, 2022
Mercy Akide Udoh was born on the 26th of August 1975 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She was a Nigerian football player. Early life Mercy started playing football at the age of five with her oldest brother Seleipiri and younger brother Ipali in the sandy field of Bundu Waterside, near Port Harcourt Prisons in Port … Continue reading You Should Know- Mercy Akide
By jeremiah
Women You Should Know: Olusola “Sola” Adejoke David-Borha
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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Nigerians In History: Efunroye Tinubu
April 19, 2022
Madam Efunroye Tinubu cited to have been born in 1810 was named Efunporoye Osuntinubu at birth. She was a politically significant figure in Nigerian history because of her role as a powerful female aristocrat and slave trader in pre-colonial and colonial Nigeria. She was a major figure in Lagos during the reigns of Obas … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Efunroye Tinubu
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Anyim Pius Anyim
April 19, 2022
Anyim Pius Anyim is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigerian Senate and was Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) during Goodluck Jonathan presidency. He was elected Senator on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform in 1999 to represent Ebonyi South constituency of Ebonyi State. He was elected Senate … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Anyim Pius Anyim
By jeremiah
Nigerians In History: Bilkisu Yusuf
April 19, 2022
Introduction Bilkisu Yusuf, also known as Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf was born on December 2, 1952. She was a Nigerian journalist, columnist and editor for prominent newspapers in Abuja, Kano and Kaduna, Nigeria. She is known in Nigeria for being the first woman to direct a national newspaper operation and served as editor for two more. … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Bilkisu Yusuf
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Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
April 19, 2022
Sullivan Iheanacho was elected governor of Enugu State, Nigeria in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007 and was reelected on 26 April 2011 for a second tenure which lasted till May 29, 2015 handover. He became governor under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Background Sullivan Iheanacho Chime was born on … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Sullivan Chime
By jeremiah
Do You Know Nigeria’s First Female Professor Of Mass Communication?
April 19, 2022
Chinyere Stella Okunna is Nigeria’s first female professor in Mass communication. She has served in various capacities as an administrator and educationist in the academia and in the public/political arena. Read more about Do you know? Early Life And Education Born to Joshua and Christiana Adimora family, Uga in Aguata Local Government Area of … Continue reading Do You Know Nigeria’s First Female Professor Of Mass Communication?
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Gospel Artiste In Focus: Victor Paul
April 19, 2022
Victor Paul is a Nigerian who hails from Imo state. As a Christian, he believes in Christ and His Finished Work On The Cross. He trusts authentically, unequivocally, and unashamedly in the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of The CHRIST. He is, by the grace of God an Anointed Psalmist and Gospel Recording Artiste with … Continue reading Gospel Artiste In Focus: Victor Paul
Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has been listed by global media powerhouse, the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, as one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women for 2020. The Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement was listed alongside the leader of Finland’s all-female coalition government, Sanna Marin, star of new Avatar and Marvel films, Michelle … Continue reading Aisha Yesufu Make BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women’s List For 2020
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Women You Should Know: Ndidi Dike
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
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Ibrahim El- Zakzaky
April 19, 2022
Ibrahim Yaqoub El Zakzaky (alternately Ibraheem Zakzaky; Ibrahim Al-Zakzaky) (born 5 May 1953) is an outspoken and prominent Shi’a Muslim leader in Nigeria. He is the head of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, which he founded in the late 1970s when he was a student at Ahmadu Bello University, and began propagating Shia Islam around 1979 … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ibrahim El- Zakzaky
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Men You Should Know: Mitchell Elegbe
April 19, 2022
Mitchell Elegbe is the MD/CEO of Interswitch, an integrated payment and transaction company in Nigeria. He is a graduate of Electrical Engineering from the University of Benin. He was formerly with Schlumberger Wireline and Testing, and Telnet, an ICT engineering and consulting company until 2002, when he started Interswitch Group where he is currently … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Mitchell Elegbe
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