After a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry and a decade living in Canada, Jadesola Adedeji returned to Nigeria with her family. Upon their return, she noticed that …
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Oare Ehimua built a platform that connects artisans with clients.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOare Ehiemua has launched a mission to tackle the challenges faced by Nigerian artisans and clients seeking their services. Although a large workforce of electricians, carpenters, and masons, …
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Imade Osuobeni promotes financial inclusion for rural women in Africa.
In December 2022, Imade Bibowei Osuobeni, who had recently returned to Nigeria from London, attended an intensive five-day training organised by The United Nations eTrade for Women initiative. …
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How Itoro Ugorji transitioned from banking to providing childcare services in Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesItoro Ugorji has developed a reliable childcare system that allows working parents to focus on their daily activities without worrying about their children’s well-being. Before entering the childcare …
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Ramasela Ganda, the woman clinching Zeda’s dominance in Africa’s mobility industry.
When Ramasela Ganda took the helm as Group CEO of Zeda Limited in January 2020, she set out to redefine African mobility. Over the past four years, she …
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Ivy Barley is on a mission to empower African women in STEM.
South African tech enthusiast Ivy Barley is building a space where African women can lead in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Ivy Barley’s epiphany came when she worked …
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How Omon Odike built a multimillion-dollar HR firm in Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAcross Africa, millions of job seekers face barriers to securing meaningful employment. At the same time, businesses struggle to identify and retain top talent. Addressing this challenge requires …
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Farida Bedwei is revolutionising Ghana’s microfinance landscape with Logiciel Ltd.
Farida Nana Efua Bedwei is a Ghanaian software engineer who advocates for disability rights. At just one year old, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and at the …
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How Kofo Akinkugbe built a smart card plant in Nigeria to combat global security threats.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSecurity threats such as identity theft, fraud, and cybercrime have become pervasive challenges impacting individuals, businesses, and governments. From personal data being exploited for financial gain to the …
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Wanjiru Mambo—the woman who innovated Kenya’s potato industry to meet soaring demands.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Wanjiru Mambo faced an unexpected challenge that would redefine her entrepreneurial journey. As a restaurant co-owner in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district, she experienced the …