How To Maintain A Work-Life Balance: 7 Important Tips To Know
Work-life balance is the ability to invest evenly in personal and professional endeavors. The work portion of this balance refers to time spent at work, working from home or performing functions related to work. The life portion of this balance typically includes one’s social or personal interests, time with family and friends or any other […]
The Legend of Inikpi: The Igala Sacrificial Hero
The Legend of Inikpi is a story that is sometimes referred to as morbid but is revered by the Igala people of Kogi State, Nigeria. According to some texts, ‘The history of the Igala kingdom would not be complete without the significant role Princess Inikpi played, with a selfless commitment and sacrifice to the course and […]
Honoring The Late Franca Afegbua, Nigeria’s First Female Senator
On March 12, 2023, Sen. Franca Afegbua was confirmed dead at 81, by Kassim Afegbua, one of her younger nephews, a journalist who served as a Commissioner for information in Adams Oshiomhole administration in Edo State. Afegbua, 81, was a native of Okpella, a town in Etsako-east LGA of old Bendel state (now split into […]
5 Agri-Preneurs Impacting Nigeria’s Agricultural Value Chain on the 2023 LLA100Women List
1. Ada Osakwe She is the Chief Executive Officer of Agrolay Ventures, an agribusiness investment company based in Lagos, which invests in African agricultural food-related companies. In 2015 she launched “The Nuli Juice Company” which is invested in producing fresh, all-natural beverages using only locally-grown fruits and vegetables with over 8 branches in Lagos. The […]
Ehime Eigbe: With $250,000 funding from Shark Tank Investor, This 2023 LLA100Women Honorees Plans to Expand Product to Canada and Europe
Ehime Eigbe-Akindele has had quite a week. From being one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria in the 2023 edition of our annual list, to featuring on the ABC reality series Shark Tank, with her husband Michael Akindele, Ehime is the poster woman for determination, hardwork, and impact for the female African and Black […]
Neya Kalu: “I walk in rooms at times, and they are still waiting to see the Chairman/Publisher of The Sun.”
Neya Kalu is the Chairman and Publisher of The Sun Nigeria, a reputable Nigerian news outlet. She is also the founder and CEO of Basecoat Nigeria, a nail salon chain changing the face of the Nail Industry in Nigeria. She has a degree in Law and an MSc. in Finance from the University […]
#LLA100Women2023: Fashion Moguls on The 2023 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria List!
Adebola Adefila She is the CEO of Ire Dire, a premium fashion brand specialising in custom Adire attire for high-profile women, with clientele across Nigeria and the globe. She is a renowned manufacturer, businesswoman, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience. For over a decade, she served as the Chief Operating Officer of […]
Chinwe Egwim on #EmbraceEquity: Her Vantage Point!
Chinwe Egwim is an Executive-level Economist with a track record of award-winning performances focused on economic intelligence, revenue growth strategy, development and inclusion. Her diverse corporate experience includes short and long-term forecasting, risk management, hedging, strategic planning, and market outlooks. She has repeated success in propelling organisations towards growth and expansion and varied experience that provides […]
Leading Lady, Is Your Fashion Climate Friendly?
Could you make do with 85 articles of clothing? It certainly sounds achievable. A new report from the Hot or Cool Institute, a sustainability-focused think tank, suggests that 85 garments should be enough for the average resident of a high-income country with four seasons. This 85-garment threshold is also in keeping with the Paris Agreement’s […]
#IWD2023: Ibukun Awosika, Mary Njoku, Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo, Yewande Zaccheaus, Ada Osakwe, Tara Fela Durotoye, Samiah-Oyekan-Ahmed, Chioma Ikokwu, Lisa Folawiyo, and more! These are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women for 2023!
For the 9th consecutive in a row, Leading Ladies Africa presents its annual 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria List — in recognition and celebration of the impact and contributions Nigerian women are making all over the world. Tagged “The Enterprise Edition,” this particular list highlights the specific impacts Nigerian female entrepreneurs […]