by Women of Will | Jun 30, 2026 | WOW News
HaloBraid, a beauty technology startup founded by Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur Yinka Ogunbiyi, has raised $7 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its innovative hair-braiding device designed for professional salons. The funding will be used...
by Women of Will | Jun 20, 2026 | WOW News
Nigerian chef and entrepreneur Hilda Baci has been officially recognised as a Guinness World Records ICON, a prestigious honour reserved for record holders whose achievements have made a lasting impact beyond their original accomplishments. The recognition celebrates...
by Women of Will | Jun 19, 2026 | WOW News
Global energy company Shell has appointed Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian and the first woman to lead the company’s operations in the country. Aiboni’s appointment...
by Women of Will | Jun 16, 2026 | WOW News
Nigerian-American artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has been commissioned by former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to create their official portrait for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The artwork is among a series of major...
by Women of Will | Jun 10, 2026 | WOW News
A 15-year-old Nigerian innovator, Raheema Auwal-Panti, is gaining attention for her sustainable approach to menstrual health through a project that combines science, social impact, and environmental care. Through her initiative, PantiPads, she is transforming...
by Women of Will | May 6, 2026 | WOW News
Dr. Ashandra Batiste is redefining the dental industry with her multimillion-dollar, technology-driven practice, Elite Dental Wellness, distinguished by an all-Black team of women dentists. Based in Houston, the practice reflects Dr. Batiste’s commitment to...
