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Foluke Aboderin Alakija champions inclusive banking for Nigerian women with Mayden MFB.
Foluke Aboderin Alakija is a C-suite banking and finance executive, gender advocate, and Founder and managing Director at Mayden Microfinance Bank. She is also an Independent Non-Executive Director …
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Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye, the woman driving growth Rwanda’s apex bank.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOn February 25, 2025, Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye made history when she was appointed Governor and Chairperson of the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR). She became the first woman …
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Meet Marufatu Abiola Bawuah, a distinguished leader in African banking.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMarufatu Abiola Bawuah is leading the charge for financial inclusion across Africa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. Appointed in January 2023, she became the first …
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Opunimi Akinkugbe is innovating financial literacy with fun games for Africans.
Opunimi Akinkugbe, Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Greece, is making financial education in Africa as easy as gathering around a table to play games with family and friends. The …
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How Teri Ijeoma moved from teaching to multi-million dollar stock trading.
A few years ago, Teri Ijeoma sat in her car in the parking lot of an elementary school, bracing herself for another long day as an assistant principal. …
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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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Ada Chukwudozie, a distinguished Nigerian businesswoman.
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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Omotayo Aghedo: A journey of numbers, growth, and impact.
“Expanding in the African remittances market requires understanding the regional regulatory landscape, building trust with local communities, and offering affordable, secure, and convenient payment solutions.”— Omotayo Aghedo, Head …
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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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