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 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 | Aug 4, 2026 | WOW News
Global digital payments leader Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia-Otieno as its new Vice President and Head of East Africa, effective August 4, 2026. She will be based in Nairobi and oversee the company’s strategy, business growth, and partnerships across the East...
by Women of Will | Aug 3, 2026 | WOW News
Temitope Adeshina etched her name into Nigeria’s sporting history after becoming the first Nigerian woman to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the high jump. The 27-year-old claimed bronze in the women’s event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games,...
by Women of Will | Jul 30, 2026 | WOW News
Karen Kaphale has made history by becoming Malawi’s first international motorsport driver, marking a significant milestone for the country’s sporting landscape. The 22-year-old racer is breaking new ground in a discipline that has had little representation from...
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...
