Abosede George-Ogan Unveils WILAN Women’s Leadership Institute to Advance Women’s Leadership in Africa
Lagos, Nigeria | March 2026 The WILAN Women’s Leadership Institute (WWLI) has officially launched, ushering in women’s history month and marking a significant step in advancing women’s leadership development across Africa through a values-driven, formation-focused approach. The Institute was unveiled at an intimate leadership dinner in Lagos, bringing together senior women leaders, founders, creatives, professionals, […]
An Update From Our Founder: Closing The Curtains on #LLA100Women
Some things start as an idea. Some start as a feeling. The #LLA100 Women list started as both, a feeling that would not leave our founder Francesca Uriri alone, a quiet, insistent voice that said: the world is not seeing what you are seeing. Do something about it. So she did. In 2015, Francesca Uriri […]
Catherine Kamau (Kate Actress), has been appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador for the new Bill Gates & Friends social movement
Kenyan actress, social advocate, and media personality, Catherine Kamau (Kate Actress), has been appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador for the new Bill Gates & Friends social movement, set to launch later this month in the United States. In this landmark role tied to the Bill Gates 70th Birthday Campaign, Catherine will represent Africa on the global […]
Olu Olufemi-White, CEO of Alami Capital, Joins NITDA and GITEX to Unveil “The LaunchPad” for Scaling Africa’s Women-Led Startups
Alami Capital, in strategic collaboration with The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), today announced the debut of The LaunchPad at GITEX Nigeria 2025, a first-of-its-kind investment and venture-building platform dedicated to scaling Africa’s most promising women-led startups. While women own 27% of businesses in Africa and contribute […]
Zaron Names Sharon Ooja as Brand Ambassador in Powerful New Partnership
In a move that feels as nostalgic as it is iconic, Zaron Cosmetics proudly welcomes Sharon Ooja as its newest brand ambassador. The beloved Nigerian actress, media personality, and all-round beauty inspiration is now the official face of one of Africa’s most celebrated beauty and skincare brands. For Sharon, this partnership is more than a […]
Nestle Nigeria Deepens Grassroot Impact with Women Empowerment Initiative in Agbara
Nestlé Nigeria is proud to announce the expansion of its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State. Aimed at strengthening small businesses and enhancing livelihoods within rural communities, this program has welcomed 49 new female retailers. Now in its fifth year, the Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria project […]