Two Nigerian women—Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi, co-founders of Alitheia Capital — have powerfully reshaped Africa’s funding space over the past 17 years. Together, they have built a …
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Adaora Umeoji drives financial innovation, digital transformation at Zenith Bank.
Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji (Adaora Umeoji), an exceptionally beautiful and highly intelligent leader, recently made history when she was appointed as the first female Group Managing Director/CEO of …
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Africa’s Business Heroes announces 2024 Top 10 Finalists following first event in North Africa.
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, Africa’s leading philanthropic initiative supported by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 finalists for …
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Diane Karusisi drives Rwanda’s banking transformation at Bank of Kigali.
Diane Karusisi is a prominent Rwandan economist, statistician, and banking executive. She is the CEO of one of Rwanda’s leading financial institutions, the Bank of Kigali Group (BK …
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Bolaji Agbede pioneers gender equality and financial inclusion at Access Bank.
The appointment of Bolaji Agbede as Acting CEO of Access Bank Holdings marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s financial landscape. With over 27 years of experience spanning human …
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Women’s economic empowerment is not just a pressing issue; it’s urgent. Despite some progress, the fact that one in every ten women still lives in extreme poverty is …