Archives Tag: Women You Should Know
Women You Should Know: Theresa Obumneme Okoli
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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Women You Should Know: Nicole Asinugo
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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Women You Should Know: Funke Abimbola
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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Women You Should Know: Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
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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Women You Should Know: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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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Women You Should Know: Hilda Dokubo
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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Women You Should Know: Arunma Oteh
April 19, 2022
Background Arunma Oteh is of Nigerian-British national. She hails from Abia State. She studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, earning a first class honors degree in Computer Science. She went on to the Harvard Business School where she obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration. She co-edited the book, African Voices, African Visions. In … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Arunma Oteh
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Women You Should Know – Aderonke Kale
April 19, 2022
Aderonke Kale, a medical doctor, is a pioneer in a field which, from time immemorial, has been traditionally reserved for men all over the world – the military profession. She not only ventured into this field, she also distinguished herself by rising to the top of the profession. She is a Nigerian army psychiatrist who … Continue reading Women You Should Know – Aderonke Kale
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Nigerians in History: Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi
April 19, 2022
Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi…a woman that is known for women empowerment and the first woman to practice medicine in Nigeria. Background Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi, MBE, OFR (née Akerele), was born in Lagos to the family of David and Rufina Akerele in 1910. She commenced her education at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Lagos from where she proceeded … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi
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Women You Should Know: Fatima Batul Mukhtar
April 19, 2022
Fondly called Mama FUD by lovers and admirers within and outside the university community, she is one of the powerful women breaking the barriers inhibiting girl-child education especially in the north-western region of Nigeria. Against all odds, Prof. Fatima broke the gender stereotypes in education and rose to become the first female Vice Chancellor in … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Fatima Batul Mukhtar
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Cyril Ramaphosa Appoints Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Into South African Economic Council
April 19, 2022
In a bid to revive its ailing economy which has suffered two recessions in two years, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa expanded the Rainbow Nation’s Economic Advisory Council with the appointment of Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as member of the country’s economic council. This information became public last weekend during the second meeting … Continue reading Cyril Ramaphosa Appoints Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Into South African Economic Council
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Women You Should Know: Rita Dominic
April 19, 2022
Background Born as Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha on the 12th of July, 1975, Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Nwaturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. She is the youngest of four children. Both of Her late parents were healthcare professionals. Her Dad was a medical doctor and … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Rita Dominic
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Women You Should Know- Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan
April 19, 2022
Oluwatobiloba Ayomide “Tobi” Amusan was born 23 April 1997 and is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles and also competes as a sprinter. She is the 2018 Commonwealth and 2019 African champion in the event. She is also a two-time African Games champion. Career Amusan showed athletic potential … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan
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Women You Know- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
April 19, 2022
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde MFR was born, Omotola Jalade on the 7th of February, 1978. She is popularly known as a Nigerian Actress, Singer, Philanthropist and former Model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995; the leading actress has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music … Continue reading Women You Know- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
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Women You Should Know: Turai Yar’adua
April 19, 2022
The First Lady of Nigeria is informal, but an accepted title, held by the wife of the President of Nigeria as long as He is in the office of the President. Though there is no constitutional provision for such an office in Nigeria, there, however, has been official funding and staff allocation to the office … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Turai Yar’adua
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