Life Lessons every woman can learn from the late Onyeka Onwenu The world was hit by a monumental loss when the legendary Onyeka Onwenu slumped and died during a performance on July 30, 2024, at age 72. With her many talents, she lived a purposeful life worthy of emulation and will forever live on as one of Nigeria’s greatest singers....
In today’s digital age, a virtual assistant skill has become one of the most sought-after. As remote work becomes the norm, businesses increasingly rely on VAs for flexible, round-the-clock support, free from the confines of traditional office settings. This article highlights what it means to become one and how you can become a successful VA. Who is a Virtual Assistant?...
Before accepting that job offer, it is crucial to identify potential red flags. Getting a job is a daunting task but joining the wrong organization can be a nightmare. This is because many times, people fail to see the red flags or realize an organization is toxic until they are employed. At this time, it is probably too late. You...
It is no longer news that Ms Omolola Oloworaran has been appointed the new acting Director-General of the National Pension Commission(PenCom) by President Tinubu. She takes over from Aisha Dahir-Umar who was appointed by ex-President Buhari in 2020. Oloworaran brings over 20 years of extensive work experience in the financial services industry making her the perfect fit for this high-profile...
Dr Chika Judith Abolle Okoyeagu, a lecturer has been named among the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2024 by the Women’s Engineering Society. Okoyeagu is a lecturer and Head of the Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department at Robert Gordon University. A statement via the University’s LinkedIn page while congratulating her reads: ”Dr. Abolle’s groundbreaking contributions to the field of...
Maureen, daughter of late renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe has received the 2024 Faculty Development and Diversity Award from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The hospital, a world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts is a premier teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Her brother, Chidi Achebe made the announcement via a LinkedIn post dated July 2. In the post, he...
Has the thought of being a UGC creator crossed your mind or maybe you have heard it numerous times but don’t know what it means? This article will break down what UGC is about and the steps on how to become a UGC creator in 2024. What is User-Generated Content and Who is a UGC creator? User Generated Content or...
Candidates of Nigerian origin were part of those who contested for seats in the parliament at the recently concluded 2024 UK election. The Labour party which won the majority seat in the parliament had the highest number of seats. Out of the eight British Nigerians who won their party seats in various constituencies at the elections, six of them...
Nigerian, Sandie Okoro OBE has been appointed by the University of Birmingham as its new Chancellor. With her appointment, she becomes the first female to be appointed chancellor by the university since its establishment over 100 years ago. Okoro, a lawyer and diversity expert is currently the Group General Counsel of Standard Chartered where she leads the Bank’s Legal, Group Corporate...
Ijeoma Akunyili, the first daughter of late Dora Akunyili has been elected an alumni board member at Harvard Kennedy School. This prestigious appointment recognizes her contributions and leadership in healthcare and academia. She was named alongside eight others from different countries. Recall that Akunyili was appointed the first black chief medical officer of Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ Barnabas...