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 professionally and in business. Alakija, who is the managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group, executive vice chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, founder of Supreme Stitches, and a host of other...
If you have a passion for cooking and are prepared to put in the effort to build your brand, starting a personal chef business in Nigeria can be a successful and rewarding venture. Nigeria’s diversified culture and rich culinary traditions make it a fertile location for personal chef services. With a population that enjoys the pleasures of great food, there...
In the pursuit of happiness, six sisters have shown what it means to turn lemons into lemonade. Despite being homeless for ten years after losing their family home, the Lawrence sisters didn’t allow their circumstances to stop them from pursuing higher education and working towards their dream of becoming nurses. All six sisters, aged between 19 and 25, graduated with...
In the heart of Nigeria, where tradition and modernity intertwine, a remarkable revolution is taking place. Nigerian women athletes are defying stereotypes, shattering boundaries, and leaving an indelible mark on the global sports stage. Their journeys are not just about breaking records; they are about breaking stereotypes that have lingered for generations. This blog post is a celebration of the...
MTN MIP-2 Fellows embark on one-week study trip to Johannesburg, South Africa The second cohort of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-2) began their nine-day study trip to South Africa on Friday, September 15, 2023, as a part of their six-month fully funded fellowship on media innovation. Before their takeoff from Nigeria, the Fellows were treated to a premium experience...
The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Cohort 2 Fellows engaged in an enlightening session with Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria. The meeting held in the CEO’s boardroom and served as a platform for candid exchange of ideas and insights that shed light on a spectrum of crucial topics, ranging from the MTN Foundation’s initiatives to the network’s quality of service,...
Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, has been ranked the 5th best African city for living, working, and investing. This is according to a report by Brand Finance City Index 2023. The report based its ranking on a global survey of close to 15,000 members of the public conducted in 20 countries in April 2023. The survey, which was conducted...
The Board of Directors of Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Juliet Ehimuan as a non-executive director of the firm effective August 29, 2023. Ehimuan is the immediate past director of Google West Africa. She is also the founder and CEO of Beyond Limits. The appointment, which was announced in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, has also been...
The world of finance was once primarily dominated by men. However, more and more women traders and investors have started participating in various markets today. In fact, increased women’s participation in financial services and transactions can help boost economic growth in Nigeria. By accessing more financial services, women can build their credit history. In times of crisis, an ecosystem encouraging more women...
Nigerian women have continued to show they have all it takes to make history across the country’s border. Somadila Igboanugo, a medical graduate and a blogger recently graduated with a First Class with a 5.0/5.0 CGPA from Rostov State Medical University, Russia. In this exclusive interview with Nigerian Tribune, she shares her success story. I feel excited to have graduated...