by Women of Will | Sep 22, 2026 | WOW Woman of the Week
Dr. Nancy Abu-Bonsrah made history in 2017 when she became the first Black woman accepted into the neurosurgery residency programme at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Born in Ghana, Abu-Bonsrah moved to the United States with her family at the age of 15. She later...
by Women of Will | Sep 16, 2026 | WOW News
Just one year after the Nigeria Prize for Science declined to name a winner rather than compromise its standards, 25-year-old researcher Mary-Brenda Akoda has emerged as the 2026 winner, setting a new milestone in the history of the prestigious award. In 2025, the...
by Women of Will | Sep 15, 2026 | WoW success stories
Ladun Awobokun is a Nigerian entertainment executive whose career reflects the power of combining data, business strategy and a deep understanding of audiences to transform an industry. With a background in accounting, information systems and business analysis, as...
by Women of Will | Sep 14, 2026 | WOW News
Eniola Shokunbi, a Nigerian-American student from Connecticut, is gaining recognition for championing an inexpensive classroom air-filtration solution that has helped secure $11.5 million in state funding for public schools across the state. Shokunbi began her...
by Women of Will | Sep 9, 2026 | WOW Woman of the Week
Bode Abifarin stands out as our Woman of the Week, recognised for her remarkable career in financial services, fintech, digital payments and business transformation, as well as her growing influence in advancing financial inclusion across Nigeria and Africa. With more...
