Nigerian Women Who Are In Finance

7 Power Women Making Waves In Nigeria’s Finance Sector

Nigeria is blessed with many brilliant and hard working women who are worth their weight. Many of these women have headed into the finance world and they have made an achievement out of it. Taking charge of top positions, they also manage to run their different homes smoothly without any hassle. Below are a brief profile on some women in …

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Caroline Wozniacki Wins First Grand Slam Title After Many Attempts And Her Story Is Worth Reading

Perseverance is what will best describe tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. Caroline Wozniacki has a lot to be happy about especially with her Grand Slam title win in the recently concluded 2018 Australian Open. The Danish beauty shows that it is better not to give up your dreams, no matter how many years it takes to get that prize. Wozniacki has …

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Chimamanda Adichie’s Reacts To Her Viral Video Response To French Journalist

Yesterday 26th January, 2018, a video went viral of known author Chimamanda Adichie giving an applause worthy answer to a french journalist’s question on Nigeria having libraries. The ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun Author’ was quiet for a few seconds and responded, “I think it reflects very poorly on French people that you have to ask me that question”. Watch …

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CNN Recognizes Nigerian Bloggers

Proud Moment When CNN Recognized 3 Of The Top Female Bloggers In Nigeria

With mass unemployment in Nigeria reaching a peak of 18.8% in the third quarter of 2017, tech savvy and increasingly well connected young people have embraced social media and, in the process, a new generation of high profile and highly paid personalities have emerged. Some Nigerian women are cashing in on social media and CNN has decided to recognize the …

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Here Is How Lupita Nyong’o Plans To Use Her ‘2019’ Book To Teach Black Children About Self Confidence

African Hollywood actress, Lupita Nyong’o will address accepting your dark skin in her 2019 book titled Sulwe. The actress said, while growing up she had problems accepting her complexion, and she often felt confused about who she was,that is why she wants to use the book to reach children specifically. Sulwe means ‘Star’ in Nyong’o’s  native language of Luo, and …

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Jessica Cox Is The First Ever Licensed Armless Pilot And Here Are 9 Interesting Facts About Her

It’s truly magnificent and self humbling to hear about people breaking their own barriers to achieve their dreams. First licensed armless pilot, Jessica Cox is one of such  stories. She has the unique ability to fly planes with her legs and she is certified to fly an ERCO 415-C Ercoupe which the Federal Aviation Administration has designated a light sport …

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These Beautiful Charcoal Drawings By An Igbo Lady Has Got People Talking On Twitter

There’s a new talented artist in town and her name is Chiamonwu Joy. She is a hyper-realistic artist that uses charcoal and graphite pencils to bring her art to life.   A post shared by Chiamonwu Joy ?? (@chiamonwu_joy_art) on Jul 28, 2017 at 9:44am PDT Chiamonwu’s art is so realistic that it got her followers wondering and appreciating her …

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This Nigerian Woman Is On Track To Promote Women Rights In The UK With Her ‘Unconventional’ Business

Talking about a high drive for the outstanding entrepreneurial endeavor, a British-Nigerian woman, Sade Agboola has set up a women-only drivers taxi company in London. The single mother of one from South London started the innovative means of daily commuting to offer women a safe and reliable alternative to minicab services and public transport in London. The 35-year-old said: ‘The …

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Adaora Okoli Named As One Of Bill Gates‘ 5 “Heroes in the Field.”

Ebola Survivor, Dr Adaora Okoli Named As One Of Bill Gates‘ 5 “Heroes in the Field.”

On the night of July 20th, 2014, Adaora was the doctor on call when Patrick Sawyer was wheeled into the Emergency Room at First Consultants Medical Centre, Obalende, Lagos, with severe complaints of fever and body weakness. You Would Not Believe Funmi Iyanda Once Struggled With Self Esteem Issues On Friday the 25th of July, Dr. Ada certified Patrick dead and …

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‘The Real Reason Why I Refused To Remove My Hijab’ – Law Graduate Denied Call To Bar Speaks

Amasa Firdaus, the Nigeria Law School graduate who was refused her call to bar for failing to remove her hijab, has said that her defiance was to challenge the status quo and  her demand remains the need to grant approval for the use of hijab among Muslim law graduates. In an interview with Premium Times, Firdaus, a UNIILORIN law graduate maintained …

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