Archives Tag: Philantropy

People

April 19, 2022

How do we adequately introduce Laila Dogonyaro? Maybe a Gladiator amongst men, or a Titan amongst women. Big, Bold, Beautiful, and a Bulldozer. Yes, she was a bulldozer in every sense; blazing trails in otherwise dreaded terrains, and clearing paths for others to walk with a greater sense of ease. Dogonyaro was simply Audacious, Bodacious … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Laila Dogonyaro

By jeremiah

Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

In the Northern part of Nigeria, ‘Kose’ is a very popular word; or rather, a very popular food.  Koseis basically is referred to as ‘Akara’ in some other parts of Nigeria. Simply put, Kose is Beancake;a meal for the  whole family. But to Jason Bangoji, Kose is more than just food; it is a way of impacting … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Jason Bido Bangoji

By jeremiah

People

April 19, 2022

You might want to use the term ‘Hall of Fame’, ‘Roll- Call of the Greats’, ‘who’s who in…’ etc. Whatever categorization you might want to use, as far as women rights activism is concerned, you can comfortably add the name Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin to that list. A hero; for the girl-child, for Nigeria, for Africa, for … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin

By jeremiah

Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Funmilola Awosanya, a social entrepreneur, is the founder of opportunities.com, a portal that creates employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. Through her platform, she has organized programs that help to empower both men and women alike in areas such as entrepreneurship, business, career, leadership and advocacy. Funmilola is a trained Insurance Broker, holding a Higher National … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Funmilola Awosanya

By christianajiki

Press Release

April 19, 2022

Six years ago, the Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards by LEAP Africa was rebirth in Lagos as the Social Innovators Programme& Awards. On Thursday 18 October 2018, LEAP (Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability and Professionalism) Africa hosted the 2018 edition of its Social Innovation Programme & Awards (SIPA) in Lagos at the Glitz Event Centre. Annually, LEAP … Continue reading LEAP Africa Holds Social Innovators Programme & Awards, SIPA in Lagos

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People

April 19, 2022

“It is not only what my country can or will do for me, but what I can also do for the betterment of my country.” – Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun   FAMILY BACKGROUND Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun, born in Jos, Plateau State, is the second child and only son of his late parents. His father, Late Deacon … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Jonathan Olakunle Olanlokun

By christianajiki

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Richtopia, a UK-based online business and financial journal, has named Aliko Dangote the sixth most charitable person in the world. The Nigerian business magnate, who is also Africa’s richest man, was placed near the summit of a list of the world’s top 100 philanthropists. Tony Elumelu, another well known Nigerian entrepreneur, got a spot on … Continue reading Aliko Dangote Named World’s Sixth Most Charitable Person

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

“Your input in your country is better felt in its developing stage. You will be celebrated for your contributions when it is fully developed.” – Christianah Ajiki Mr Oyebowale Oladayo, is one of the patriotic Nigerians who seek to effect change in the society in every way possible. He is passionate about community development and … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Oyebowale Oladayo

By christianajiki

Website Review

April 19, 2022

Many individuals invest their time and resources on themselves. For Orondaam Otto, founder of Slum2School Africa, such investments are geared towards humanitarian causes aimed at children in the slums. Since 2012, he has been putting less-privileged children in school for the sake of altruism and he has never looked backed. The Story Behind ‘Slum2School Africa’ Slum2school was founded … Continue reading Websites We Love: Slum2school.com

By samuelokoruwa

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles Donate ₦6m To Nigerian Amputee Football Team An act of providence, prayers answered, or their faith at work — however you would choose to call it; the Nigerian Amputee football team will be representing Nigeria this year, at the Mexico 2018 Amputee World Cup. Prior to their big 4-0 win against Libya in … Continue reading Weekend Highlights: Amputee Donation, Super Eagles Trash Libya 4-0

By achem

People Women

April 19, 2022

Agbani Darego is widely known as the winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria competition in 2001 and the first native African to win the Miss World competition. The other three Africans who had won the contest before her, Penelope Coelen and Anneline Kriel (South Africans) and Antigone Costanda (Egyptian) are of European and … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Agbani Darego

By christianajiki

People

April 19, 2022

When most people would rather run away for their own safety, one man chose to stay back and help those who would be victims of a war they did not bring upon themselves. A Nigerian lawyer, Zannah Mustapha, set up a school in Northeast Nigeria — right in the midst of the Boko Haram conflict, … Continue reading Meet Zannah Mustapha, The First Nigerian To Receive The United Nations’ Highest Honor

By achem

Philanthropy

April 19, 2022

The American Women’s Club (AWC) of Lagos will host her annual membership party on Friday, 12th of October, at the American Quarters (GQ), 16, Oyinkan Abayomi Dr, (Queens Drive), Ikoyi, Lagos. Members of high society, including Americans living and working in Lagos are expected to grace this year’s edition, themed Texas Night Barbecue. About AWC … Continue reading American Women’s Club To Host Annual Membership Party In October

By achem

People Women

April 19, 2022

Munira Suleiman Tanimu is the first daughter among her parent’s 16 children. The pretty Munira hails from Kaduna State and is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and politician. Owing to her father’s political status, she grew up getting a thorough and sound political orientation. As the first daughter, she assumed her mother’s role whenever the latter … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Munira Suleiman Tanimu

By christianajiki

People Women

April 19, 2022

Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi is the Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of “Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, a children’s clothing line with 150 employees and 13 branches across the country, as well as several distributors round the West African coast. For Mrs Nike, business started as one would stumble on beautiful piece of artwork. However, the success that … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Adenike Ogunlesi

By christianajiki