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Nigeria has 8 female bank CEOs namely;

Miriam Olusanya (GT Bank)

Yemisi Edun (FCMB)

Halima Buba (SunTrust Bank)

Ireti Samuel-Ogbu (Citibank)

Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (Fidelity Bank)

Tomi Somefun (Unity Bank)

Kafilat Araoye (Lotus Bank)

Bukola Smith (FSDH Merchant Bank)

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Rhael Cape | LionHeart | © Joladé Olusanya | Financial Times

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L'artiste plasticienne d'origine nigériane Morenike "Renike" Olusanya aime particulièrement peindre les femmes noires. "Je suis au Nigeria, les femmes noires sont tout ce que je vois. J'aime peindre notre culture, notre mode et nos coiffures", a-t-elle déclaré.

Morenike "Renike" Olusanya, 28 ans, a étudié les arts créatifs à l'Université de Lagos et a travaillé comme graphiste avant de finalement se lancer dans les arts visuels à temps plein pendant a période de confinement du Covid en 2020.

L'art de Morenike "Renike" Olusanya existe sous de nombreuses formes, telles que les portraits, l'art de la danse et les couvertures de livres. Certains d'entre eux sont créés sur une toile, mais elle préfère illustrer numériquement.

En combinant des formes, des lignes et des ombres sur son iPad, elle a conçu des couvertures de livres pour des femmes connues, notamment Aminata Touré, la première femme ministre noire d'Allemagne, l'auteur américain primé Coe Booth et l'auteur jamaïcain-américain Nicola Yoon.

En 2020, elle a illustré la couverture du livre de Yoon "Instructions for Dancing", esquissant un homme noir et une femme dansant le tango.

Selon Morenike, illustrer la couverture était un "rêve devenu réalité", d'autant plus qu'elle est devenue un best-seller instantané du New York Times après sa sortie en juin 2021. "Je peux dire avec fierté que j'ai créé des couvertures de livres pour plusieurs best-sellers," elle a ajouté.

"Si je vois une phrase, une chose ou une personne qui, selon moi, raconte une histoire et peut être exécutée dans une œuvre d'art ou une image, je fonce", a-t-elle expliqué.

En 2021, Morenike a été incluse dans la liste des 100 femmes les plus inspirantes au Nigeria de Leading Ladies Africa et en 2022, elle a remporté le prix spécial de reconnaissance Lord's Achievers : A Lady Making Impact Through Art.

"Gagner le prix a été très encourageant pour moi. Cela a renforcé le fait que l'art est mon truc, et les gens peuvent s'identifier à ce que je fais", a-t-elle déclaré.

Bien que Morenike soit heureuse d'être reconnue pour son travail, elle a déclaré que le point culminant de sa carrière était d'être chargée de créer des portraits pour certaines des plus grandes marques au monde, notamment Hulu, Dark & Lovely, Penguin Random House et Scholastic.

Pour les deux prochaines années, elle veut juste continuer à créer et à expérimenter quelques nouveautés en utilisant l'art. "Je veux continuer à collaborer avec de plus grandes marques, en organisant des expositions à Lagos et dans d'autres pays", a-t-elle déclaré.

Inspiré par un article de CNN. illustration : Credit: Morenike Olusanya

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1960s

Brigitte Bardot was a French model, actress and singer who was known for her tacky, cheap clothing. She was a fashion icon in the 1960s because she wore unique, bold clothing. She set an example of how much confidence women should have. Her iconic look was what caught a lot of people’s attention, wearing bouffant waves in her hair, nude lipstick, and winged eyeliner. Brigitte Bardot said, “I’m proud I created a style that doesn’t go out of fashion, because I was never fashionable” (Henri-Jean Servat’s book, Brigitte Bardot). She was a woman who despite her sex symbol status was modest, pure, and genuine. Bardot wore off the shoulder pieces so often that the style became known as a “Bardot neckline”. Her aesthetic at the time was highly feminine and she popularised the big 60s headbands and gingham print which she wore on her wore her wedding dress.

Hattie Crisell. (2022). 16 Pictures That Prove Brigitte Bardot Is Still The Ultimate French Summer Style Icon. [Online]. British Vogue. Last Updated: 22 July. Available at: https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/brigitte-bardot-best-summer-style [Accessed 31 January 2023].

Maia Olusanya. (2022). The Style Influence of Brigitte Bardot. [Online]. Fashion North. Last Updated: 28 October. Available at: https://www.fashion-north.com/the-style-influence-of-brigitte-bardot/ [Accessed 31 January 2023].

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Reike (Morenike Olusanya) (Nigerian, 1995)

”So What?” by  Renike

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Sanwo-Olu Announces 25% Price Cut for Ounje Eko Market

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has ordered a 25% price reduction at the Sunday market, Ounjè Eko, to reopen on Sunday. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, revealed this to the media in Lagos on Wednesday, and his counterpart for Agric and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, did the same, according to a post on X. “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered…

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Girls Can Dream

Author: Jasmine Owens

Illustrator: Morenike Olusanyas

Age Range: 6-10 years

Theme: Empowerment, Dreams, Inspiration

“Girls Can Dream” is an inspiring picture book that encourages young Black girls to dream big and believe in their potential. It showcases a variety of careers and achievements, emphasizing that there are no limits to what girls can accomplish.

Description/Introduction:

This empowering book highlights the limitless possibilities available to young girls, featuring diverse role models in various fields. Through vivid illustrations and motivational text, “Girls Can Dream” instills confidence and ambition in its readers, showing them that their dreams are within reach.

Quotes/Reviews:

“A beautiful and motivational read for young girls, encouraging them to pursue their dreams fearlessly.” - Reader Review

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Picture: Classy Joe Hart Moment Caught On Camera | Latest Celtic News

The incident, which involved St Mirren striker Toyosi Olusanya’s studs catching Hart in the face, could have escalated into a contentious moment. However, — Read on celtsarehere.com/picture-classy-joe-hart-moment-caught-on-camera/

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By • Olalekan Fagbade No going back on rejection of Sanwo-Olu's17 Commissioner nominees, Lagos lawmakers insist   The Lagos State House of Assembly has said that there is no going back on its rejection of no fewer than 17 cabinet nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening and approval. Recall that the House had last Wednesday, confirmed 22 out of the 39 cabinet nominees sent by Governor Sanwo-Olu, rejecting 17 nominees. Those not confirmed by the House include: Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo Prof. Akin Abayomi, Mr. Yomi Oluyomi Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, Ms. Barakat Bakare, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, Engr. Olalere Odusote; Dr. Rotimi Fashola, Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada, Mr. Sam Egube; Mr. Olalekan Fatodu, Mrs. Solape Hammond, Mr. Mosopefolu George, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, Mr. Seun Osiyemi, Mr Rotimi Ogunwuyi, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka. Those confirmed include: Layode Ibrahim, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, Bola Olumegbon, Mr. Idris Aregbe, Ms. Abisola Ruth Olusanya, Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai, Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts, Engr. Abiola Olowu, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih- Awokoya, Mr. Yakub Adedayo Alebiosu, Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN, Mr. Tunbosun Alake, Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, Dr. Jide Babatunde, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo. “We will continue to do our job, we will continue to do our oversight function,” Obasa had maintained. Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the resumption of sitting on Monday, announced the decision of the House, despite pressures from different quarters to have the decision rescinded. Obasa had said the confirmation followed rigorous and detailed screening of the nominees by a ad-hoc committee led by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Fatai Mojeed. The speaker commended the committee for its effectiveness and urged the confirmed nominees to always remember that they are in office to serve the people of the State and not individuals. #Lagos #reject17Commissionerslawmakers #rejection #SanwoOlu

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The list and links to Scribd/free places to read

The Yoruba: A New History - Akinwunmi Ogundira

Yoruba Modern Practical Dictionary

Yoruba Trickster Tales - Oyekan Owomoyela

Myth, Literature, and the African World - Wole Soyinka

Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens - Lilith Dorsey

Forest of a Thousand Daemons - D. O. Fagunwa

Indigo - Molara Wood

Children of the Quicksands - Efua Traore

Children of Blood and Bone - Tomi Adeyemi*

Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon - Wole Talabi

What the Forest Told Me: Yoruba Hunter, Culture and Narrative Performance Ayo Adeduntan

The Palm-Wine Drinkard - Amos Tutuola

Encyclopedia of the Yoruba

Gelede: Art and Female Power among the Yoruba

An Ordinary Wonder - Buki Papillon

The Invention of Women: Making an African Sense of Western Gender Discourses - Oyèrónkè Oyėwùmí

The Gods Are Not to Blame - Ola Rotimi

Gods and Heroes: Itan—Legends of the Golden Age Book One - Oladele Olusanya

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GTBank debunks fake news on giving Tinubu N500m new notes for election

The management of Guaranty Trust Bank has debunked a report that it gave the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, N500m naira new notes on the eve of the presidential and national assembly election. The bank urged its customers to disregard the unsubstantiated claim in its entirety. A Twitter user, @ifygold21 had earlier posted that the bank gave the sum on February 24, 2022, on the order of the President, Major General Muhammadu Muhammadu Buhari (retd). But the bank in a statement posted on its social media on Tuesday refuted the report, describing the sponsors of the post as uninformed and malicious. It added that the name of its managing director is Miriam Olusanya and not Segun Agbaje as posted by the sponsor of the post. The statement read, “The attention of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (the “Bank”) has been drawn to a spurious post on Twitter by @ ifygold21 alleging that the Bank gave the new Naira notes in the total sum of ₦500 million to one of the leading presidential candidates in the ongoing General Elections on the eve of the elections and at the order of a high-ranking Government official. “The Bank wishes to refute this claim in its entirety and state categorically that it is completely false and is designed to bring the image of the Bank and its officers to disrepute. The fact that the post refers to Segun Agbaje as Managing Director of the Bank further exposes the sponsors of the content as uninformed and malicious. Accordingly, we would like to clarify that Miriam Olusanya is the Managing Director of the Bank and has been at the helm of affairs of the Bank in that capacity since her appointment in August 2021.” GTB also said their preliminary findings showed that the post was made using a faceless bot account thought to be operated by unscrupulous person intent on propagating falsehood and inciting well-meaning Nigerians to their malicious ends. This attack, the bank said, is clearly unwarranted and poses a serious threat to their continuing operations, with incalculable risks to lives and property. “This post has been escalated to all concerned parties including Twitter, for the identification of the owner of this fake account and consequent legal action. “Our Nigerian operations support a diverse customer base with varied business interests in communities across the country and remain available to everyone. “Guaranty Trust Bank hereby restates its commitment to being a responsible, non-partisan corporate citizen with strict adherence to the highest standards of global best practice as well as sound corporate governance in all aspects of our business operations.” Read the full article

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32 FM Ibadan mark 5th anniversary, honours outstanding Staff M.A Associates Limited, owners of 32FM 94.9 Ibadan, Nigeria’s first humour-themed radio station in Nigeria has on Saturday, 14th January 2022 marked its 5th anniversary with a drive to serve its audience better in the new year. The CEO of the unique broadcast outfit, Mr Tunji Abioye and the laughter crew in a retreat tagged "SEASON 2:HAPPINESS BREWERS" organised to mark the station's anniversary, provided an engaging atmosphere to refuel, unwind and celebrate. It was also a great moment for talents of the station to strengthen bonds and reflect on the performances of the media company in the last quinquennium. The climax of the retreat was the presentation of awards to outstanding members of staff across departments, who have distinguished themselves in their service to the company and expertise in accomplishing tasks. Among the award recipients is the General Manager of the media outfit, Mr Samuel Akintan who was recognised for his long service in the company alongside, Solomon Lawrence, Kayode Adeniyi, Toyin Fasalojo, Kayode Obisesan, Oyetunde Yemisi, Abimbola Lameed, Elizabeth Makinde, Gideon Ishola, Peter Omoh, Olayinka Akorede, Kamoru Balogun, Daniel Babatunde, Ayo Ajewole, and Taiwo Olusanya. While Oluwatomisin Ademuyiwa bagged an award for being the most promising staff of the year as well as accountant of the Year, Abimbola Lamidi clinched an award for the most hardworking staff of the year. In the same vein, Kayode Adeniyi got the ideas machine award, and Kayode Obiesan was recognized as the Studio Manager of the Year. Aramide Adewale got the Traffic Officer of the Year while Victor Akinyele was the Engineer of the Year. Sesan Daniel went home with the Marketer of the Year award, Femi Adeoni was honored as the Happiness Machine of the station. The roll call for the award recipients equally enlisted Toyin Fasalojo as the Most Enterprising OAP, Parrot of the Station was Emmanuel Ibikunle and the Researcher of the Year was given to Akorede Olayinka. Cc: @32fm949ibadan https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfgR2RopFT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Tax & Technology: FIRS Board celebrates members of management team for global recognitions

Tax & Technology: FIRS Board celebrates members of management team for global recognitions

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Nami has joined members of the Board, management and staff in felicitating with two members of the FIRS management team for receiving global recognition awards in tax and technology respectively. While Mr. Mathew Olusanya Gbonjubola, the Group Lead Special Tax Operations Group at the FIRS is listed among the World’s…

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Buhari to participate in investment summit in Riyadh, South Arabia

Buhari to participate in investment summit in Riyadh, South Arabia

Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari addressing NASS at the budget presentation. Photo/Facebook/ MuhammaduBuhari President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the investment conference organised by the Future Investment Initiative Institute. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a…

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5 powerful women leading some of the male dominated largest banks in Nigeria

5 powerful women leading some of the male dominated largest banks in Nigeria

In this article, we will, however, discuss 5 powerful women leading some of the male-dominated largest banks in Nigeria. A mild revolution is happening in the Nigerian banking landscape, as women are beginning to wield important seats in a male-dominated world. With the announcement of Miriam Olusanya as the new Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank, she joined other top women in the…

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PROFILE: Meet the first female MD of GTBank, Olusanya Miriam

PROFILE: Meet the first female MD of GTBank, Olusanya Miriam

Miriam Olusanya, was on Wednesday, in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Group Limited (NGX), announced as the new Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Mrs. Miriam Olusanya has over 23 years of banking experience that cuts across Transaction Services, Asset and Liability Management, Financial Markets, Investment Banking and Investor Relations. Mrs. Olusanya holds a Bachelor of…