On September 18, 2024, Lady Ada Chukwudozie made history by becoming the first Igbo woman to chair a commercial bank in Nigeria, Keystone Bank. This appointment marks her …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechYouth Empowerment
Arielle Kitio Tsamo empowers African youth with digital literacy.
Arielle Kitio Tsamo has redefined education in Africa by championing digital skills among young people. She is a software engineer and social entrepreneur from Cameroon. In 2017, she …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityLeadershipPolicyPolicymakers
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s First Female President-elect.
From a young activist fighting for her country’s liberation to securing 57% of the votes in the 2024 election, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at 72 years old, has made history …
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BusinessLeadershipWomen in Banking
Zenith Bank: Adaora Umeoji steers bank to clinch industry awards.
Banks don’t often enter the spotlight, but the entire industry pays attention when they do. At the prestigious Banks and Other Financial Institutions BAFI Awards 2024, Zenith Bank …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Favour Abatang is giving hope to teenage mothers in Nigeria.
“I was shocked when I spent a month in my community for holidays, and I saw pregnant children and teenage moms walking on the streets. One was 12 …
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DiasporaLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementPolicyPolicymakers
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Now, at 70, she …
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Clean EnergyImpactInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Jamila Mayanja enhances education for girls via Solar Smart Bags.
In Uganda and many parts of Africa, the barriers to education for young girls go far beyond school fees. Access to menstrual hygiene products and reliable lighting for …
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EducationImpactSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Nancy Maina gifts language access for deaf children in Kenya.
Nancy Nyambura Wagi Maina’s childhood was shaped by challenges others might have seen as setbacks. Frequent illnesses led to labels of fragility, but instead of holding her back, …
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EducationImpactSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Theresa Kachindamoto fights child marriages in Malawi.
Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Known as the “terminator of child marriages” in Dedza District in Malawi, has declared war against child marriages. She has and is still abolishing, cultural …
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EducationImpactNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologyYouth Empowerment
The Girls Techie: Naomi Bamgbose and Sumayah Adegbite empower girls with Tech.
According to a study by the National Girls Collaborative Project, girls who receive mentorship are more likely to pursue careers in STEM. Unfortunately, there is still a low …
