When Professor Adenike Oyinlola Osofisan (née Adedipe) was born into the Elemo Adedipe Dynasty of Akure Kingdom, Ondo State, little did anyone know that she would grow to become a pioneering force in a field then dominated by men and largely foreign to Africa. Today, as she marks her 76th […]
Women
Mrs. Hadiza Umar, the Director of the Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been officially recognised as one of Nigeria’s top public relations professionals in the prestigious 2026 PR Power List. The definitive annual list, compiled by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with leading industry stakeholders including Wema Bank, Zoracom, and Medallion Data Centre, has pledged its support for the fifth edition of the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS 5.0). This endorsement underscores the growing influence of WEETS as a premier platform […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has forwarded a list of 16 commissioner nominees to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation. Among the nominees are three women and key political figures, including former Majority Leader of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Umar Tanko-Tunga, and former House member, Mohammed […]
The Chief Executive Officer and Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mrs. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja. The prestigious recognition was presented during a ceremony held on Tuesday in the Federal Capital Territory. The […]
In a groundbreaking moment for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the FCT Council has elected its first female chairman in a 43-year history traditionally dominated by male candidates. Grace Ike, a journalist from the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN), shattered the gender barrier with her unopposed election to the prestigious […]
Seasoned media practitioner and public affairs analyst Hilary Damissah, editor of Cyber Africa news and Chief Operating Officer at DigiVation Network has been conferred with the Techlife Impactful Media Personality award. The recognition came as part of activities marking the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) organised […]
The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NiWiT) recently held its 9th National Conference and 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Leisure Spring Hotel in Osogbo, Osun State, from June 16 to June 27, 2024. This year’s event was marked by the election of new officers, with Mrs. Funmilola Omojola emerging […]
Birthdays are very unique moments for people and a special opportunity for expressing gratitude, acknowledging growth, and celebrating ones journey of life. For many folks, birthdays are a time to surround oneself with loved ones, build deeper connections with people, and experience the joy of human relationships. For a […]
Medical professionals have lauded the introduction of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology for fibroid treatment in Nigeria as a groundbreaking achievement. Deployed by Nordica Fertility Centre, the technology has revolutionized healthcare delivery, positioning Nigeria as a premier destination for quality medical services. HIFU offers women a non-invasive, pain-free solution for […]