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Vivien Shobo: ‘Women should be mindful of funding they accept so that it does not end up crippling their businesses’

Vivien Shobo, till recently, was the Chief Executive Officer, Agusto & Co, Nigeria’s foremost Credit Rating Agency. She led the firm’s African expansion initiatives by obtaining Credit Rating Agency licenses from the Capital Market Authorities of Kenya and Rwanda.

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When others see problems, I search for solutions to fix the problems – Adebola Kupoluyi

Adebola is a seasoned professional with over nine (9) years of valuable experience garnered in diverse challenging roles. She possesses general management experience overseeing key functions of Finance Operations, Quality Assurance, Health& Safety, and Network Operations.

‘It’s been 25 years since the Beijing platform for action, but women’s participation in political leadership remains abysmally low’

Professor Oluremi Comfort Sonaiya is a Nigerian Politician, Educationist, Writer and a Professor of French Language. She was the only female Presidential candidate in the 2015 Presidential elections

Reception towards people living with sickle cell in the society is low- Oluwakemi Oguntimehin

Growing with sickle cell is not fun, I was always restricted for fear of being sick, despite that I was mostly sick.

Temi Ajibewa: ‘A lot of women have no idea that tt’s possible to work from home, on their phones, laptops and make money’

Temi Ajibewa is the Founder of Millionaire Housewife Academy (MHA), a foremost education-tech platform designed to help African women launch and grow successful businesses from home by leveraging on the Internet.

I want every girl child in Northern Nigeria to know her worth and have a voice – Jennifer Agunloye

My childhood did prepare me for this even though I didn’t realise it then. I was overweight as a child and that made me grow up with a lot of self- esteem issues.

‘We need women at the top to mentor those in entry level and middle management’

Elizabeth Oputa is a PR maven with 15 years of experience building brands for large enterprises and SMEs alike. She boasts a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University

‘I’ve been bruised, dissed, bashed and even fired. Looking back, it was all worth it’

I started my career in the media back in 2005. I worked for a PR Company called CMC Connect, where I served as a Client Service Manager.

‘Everyone has a role to play in caring for older adults’ – Oluwadamilola Grillo

Growing up, I was fortunate to have had my maternal grandmother live with us. Perhaps, this influenced me subconsciously and started me on my present path.

Oluwakemi Areola: ‘Our statistics shows there are virtually many girl children out of school in all states’

Ann-Melody Oluwakemi Areola is an innovative Public Relations Expert, a tactical Social Development Specialist and Business Support Services Advisor with a strategic intent premised on sustainable economic growth...

My goal is to promote local industries and our culture – Jadesola Rawa

I grew up in the Northern part of the country. Not with a lot, so I had to be resourceful to get what I need. I was that child that knew that getting extra uniforms was not going to happen.

‘I believe women are breaking grounds now in the field of scientific research’

Dr. Stella Smith holds a PhD in Medical Microbiology from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, (1996). She is currently the Director of Research Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Foundation kicks off New Year with outreach for widows

The Chinwe Bode-Akinwade Foundation (CBA) has kicked off the year with an outreach for widows in Nnewi, Anambra state. The foundation seeks to cater to the needs of widows via skill acquisition, provision of business loans, food items, clothing and financial empowerment. Below are excerpts from an interview with the founder, Mrs. Chinwe Bode-Akinwade; What…

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