Mrs. Adedoyin Allen is a globally recognised leader whose transformative work in securities trading, investment management, and financial literacy has set new benchmarks in the global financial industry. With over 15 years of experience, she has consistently delivered innovative solutions…
Owen started her career as a relation-ship manager at Bond Bank in 2003, and after spending a year there, she went to Accenture to become the Organisation and Human Performance Consultant (specialising in Change Management) in 2004. In Accenture, she…
UN Women has urged both private and public sector stakeholders to enhance inclusivity by ensuring women gain access to financial resources. Ms. Beatrice Eyong, the UN Women and ECOWAS Country Representative, highlighted that in Nigeria, only 10 percent of women…
The media has been agog since the announcement of Engr. Jennifer Adighije as the new CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). Adighije, 41, a native of Abia state joins the growing list of young Nigerians holding strategic…
The Office of the First Lady of Lagos State has selected 200 participants to compete in the “Every Home A Garden” nationwide farming competition for female first-time farmers. The winner will receive a N20 million prize. Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First…
Engr. Elohor Juliana Aiboni is the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company (SNEPCo). She joined Shell in 2002, and before her appointment as SNEPCo MD, she was the Asset Manager for the Shallow and Deep-Water Assets for…
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has advised women to work toward becoming financially independent to reduce the incidents of Domestic Violence (DV). Ms Adefunke Adetola, the Head of WAPA, Oriade Local Council Development Area…
Laju Iren is a woman with many Graces, who is building an empire for the Lord’s stories. She’s a bestselling author (6 titles!), filmmaker (6 impactful films!), and founder of Laju Iren Films, a production company creating content that’s inspiring…
Women worldwide have been encouraged to be open to opportunities and to actively pursue their aspirations at the inaugural Thriving Women Conference 2024, organised by Nigerian NewsDirect. The conference, held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, with the theme “Dare to…
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has bagged the 2024 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) award for her outstanding contributions as the ‘Pacesetter in Diaspora Affairs. At the occasion, the Vice President, Senator…
