You know that moment when you want to scream but you know you can’t because the object of your frustration is right in front of you? It’s that time when you have to deal with difficult clients again. Understandably, you would want to consider that you have to deal with a client who not only infuriates you but also wants...
A Nigerian female scholar, Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, has become the first black woman in the world to earn a doctorate (Ph.D) in Cybernetics, Vanguard reports. She earned the premiering degree from the University of Reading in the UK under the supervision of her first Ph.D. supervisor, Prof. Kevin Warwick, and the first human Cyborg in the world. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua is...
Life lessons from these Nigerian women in business will spur you to success. Some Nigerian women in the business world have inspired thousands of other women to greatness with their accomplishments. These women have faced seemingly impossible challenges and succeeded, challenging the status quo. They have also proven that irrespective of gender, anyone can attain greatness when they put their...
Princess Owowoh becomes Nigeria’s first female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy. A female cadet officer, Princess Owowoh Oluchukwu, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old was among the 135 officer cadets who graduated during the RMAS Sovereign’s Parade...
A list of female tech start-up founders in Nigeria. What a man can do, a woman can do even better, right? The technology sector in Nigeria has seen a massive and tremendous rise in female-led start-ups over the last couple of years. Across the health, finance, education, transportation, and e-commerce sectors, these women have shown they have what it takes...
There is no denying that there has been a rise in female MD/CEOs of Nigerian banks. These women have not only changed the narrative by making history and shattering ceilings, but they also bring years of hard work, tenacity, and dedication to their various institutions. Here are eleven of them. 1. Tomi Somefun (Unity Bank) Tomi Somefun became the MD/CEO...
Nigerian-born Dr. Oluwatosin Olateju was recently appointed by Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, making her the first black woman in the state’s history to serve as commissioner and co-chair of the newly established Commission on Public Health. The Commission will assess the foundational public health capabilities of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and Local Health Departments (LHDs), and make...
Founder of FabWoman.ng, Anu Odubanjo has been recognized as one of the top inspiring 50 women in technology of 2023 by Inspiring Fifty Africa in collaboration with EQL:Her. The awards and gala night were held in Capetown, South Africa, on November 13th, 2023 saw a gathering of female entrepreneurs who were making an impact via technology across the African region....
The Pan-Atlantic University recently played host to a captivating TEDx event, bringing together a diverse group of thought leaders and industry experts to enlighten attendees under the theme “Rethink.” The event took place at the Honeywell Auditorium of the Lagos Business School (LBS) on November 4th and was an amazing success, leaving attendees enlightened and inspired. The TEDxPAU event featured...
These life lessons from Nigeria’s richest female tycoon, Folorunsho Alakija will spur you to success. Ranked by Forbes as the richest woman in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of over $2 billion, Folorunsho Alakija has proven to be a successful woman both career- and business-wise. Alakija, who is the managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group, executive vice...