Technology is proving to be a game-changer for diverse sectors in Nigeria, including agriculture. FarmSlate, a startup helping smallholder farmers access financing and markets, is at the forefront. …
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e-CommerceLogisticsSMEsStartupTech
How Omolara Sanni co-founded an e-commerce platform to simplify delivery.
Running an e-commerce business in Nigeria was rewarding and challenging for Omolara Sanni and Adeola Owosho. Like thousands of other vendors, they had issues with logistics and winning …
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Female PoliticiansLeadershipPolicyPolicy Makers
Mojisola Meranda shatters the glass ceiling—Becomes Lagos’ first female Speaker.
On January 13, 2025, residents of Lagos awoke to the exciting news that Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, a well-known figure in Lagos politics, had been elected as the Speaker …
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Gender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Bisola Alabi grants women tech access—Leads Heels and Tech.
Olayinka Onipede, a former stay-at-home mom, knows what it feels like to be stuck. After years of raising her daughter, she wanted to return to work without sacrificing …
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ArtCulture and TourismEducationEntertainmentInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTech
Adja Soro is changing cartoon narratives, fostering inclusivity for Africans.
Like other children, Adja Mariam Mahre Soro (Adja Soror) grew up glued to her television. But there was always something missing from those colourful cartoons that told tales of …
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EducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial Impact
Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …
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ArtBusinessCulture and TourismEntertainmentFilm Industry
Nollywood without Netflix. What’s next for female filmmakers?
When the news broke that Netflix might pull out of the Nigerian market, it felt like a bad plot twist. This, after all, was no mere platform. For …
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ArtBusinessEntertainmentFilm Industry
Jadesola Osiberu has shaped movie culture for Nigerian millennials. Period.
When streaming giant Amazon Prime Video decided to make its mark on Nollywood in 2022, the choice of who to work with was almost instinctive- Jadesola Osiberu. The …
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AdvocacyEducationImpactMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Layal Jade Tinubu is impacting the lives of women and children across Nigeria.
In Nigeria, significant challenges persist in health, education, and empowerment. The maternal mortality ratio stands at 814 per 100,000 live births, among the highest globally, accounting for 20% …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Ejiroghene Udu is on a mission to bridge Nigeria’s power gaps.
Power outages remain a persistent challenge across much of Nigeria, with unreliable electricity disrupting businesses and hampering economic progress. While many have accepted this as an unfortunate norm, …