Marina Lamptey is a human force of progress and innovation. As the Head of Diaspora Relations at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre …
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Apple has appointed Cynthia Bowman as its new Head of Diversity. Bowman, who has an impressive 17-year tenure as the Chief Diversity, …
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Captain Theresa Claiborne, the First Black Woman to Fly in the US Air Force is Making Her final flight
Captain Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to fly in the US Air Force, is set to make her final flight on …
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On Africa Day 2024, the continent celebrates not just its rich heritage and promising future, but also the strides made by women …
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Historic First: Nigeria’s Abigail Marshall Katung Becomes First African-Born Lord Mayor of Leeds
Nigeria’s Mrs. Abigail Marshall Katung, wife of Kaduna South Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has been officially announced as the 130th Lord Mayor …
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Revolutionizing African Healthcare: All-Female Tech Firm Secures Funding to Expand Telemedicine Services
An all-female digital healthcare firm has secured significant funding to expand its telemedicine services across the continent. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) …
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Madison Crowell: The Inspiring Teen Who Conquered 231 Universities and Secured $14.7 Million in Scholarships
18-year-old Madison Crowell from Hinesville, Georgia, has achieved an extraordinary feat. This determined young woman not only applied to hundreds of universities …
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In celebration of Africa Day, UNESCO Africa Week shone a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of three women dedicated to peacekeeping efforts …
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Most Powerful Women in International Film: Nigerian Filmmakers Mo Abudu, Jade Osiberu, and Funke Akindele Get Global Recognition
Nollywood filmmakers Mo Abudu, Jade Osiberu, and Funke Akindele have been named among the top 40 Most Powerful Women in International Film …
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Instagram has kicked off its international and pan-African campaign, “Made By Africa, Loved by the World,” in celebration of Africa Day on …
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Meet Amina Abubakar Bello: ‘The First Lady’ of Human Rights, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello is not your average First Lady. During her time as the first lady of Niger, while some were …
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Dr. Patricia Murugami, a leadership educator, renowned speaker, and host of the popular podcast “Your Next Best Self,” has become one of …
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Meet Tinu Janelle Okotore: Nigerian-Canadian Advocate for Environmental Progress and Inclusive Leadership
Tinu Janelle Okotore, a Nigerian-Canadian law student at The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, is making waves with her commitment …
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Margaret Busby: The Ghanaian Pioneer Publisher Who Amplified African Women’s Voices in Literature
Margaret Busby, a trailblazing Ghanaian-born publisher, writer, and editor, has made indelible marks on the literary world. In 1967, she co-founded Allison …
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In Orange Farm township, just an hour south of Johannesburg, a group of women gather weekly under the pink-tinged glow of a …
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Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs Ohannenye Moves to Halt Mass Marriage of Orphaned Girls in Niger State
Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohannenye, has taken legal action against the proposed mass marriage of 100 female orphans in …
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Del-York Development Company, a subsidiary of the Del-York Group, has announced the appointment of Stella Fubara as its new Managing Director, effective …
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Meets Benin’s Minister to Plan First-Ever African World Cotton Day Celebration
In a strategic move to promote Africa’s cotton industry, the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, met with …
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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently made headlines during her visit to Nigeria, where she expressed gratitude for the warm reception …
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Meet Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, the First Black Woman to Earn PhD in Robotics from University of Michigan
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi recently became the first Black woman to obtain a PhD in Robotics from the prestigious University of Michigan. Dosunmu-Ogunbi whose …
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With a rich reservoir of experience and a profound dedication to duty, DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap has consistently demonstrated her capacity to …
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In a bid to make AI education more inclusive and accessible across Northern Nigeria, the Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with Google …

