Tag: #BreakingBarriers
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CUSTOMS OFFICER MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE PILOT IN NCS
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is celebrating Superintendent Nafisat Balogun after she secured a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States, becoming the first female pilot in the service. According to NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, Balogun was honoured at a ceremony by the Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a major milestone in a field…
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AUSTRALIA NAMES FIRST FEMALE ARMY CHIEF IN HISTORIC SHAKE-UP
Breaking ranks and glass ceilings — Australia’s army is getting its first-ever female leader. Australia has made history by appointing Susan Coyle as its first female Chief of Army — a landmark move in the 125-year history of the Australian Army. But this isn’t just about a title — it’s about timing and transformation. Coyle,…
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FIRST FEMALE SURGEON BREAKS BARRIER IN HYDROCELE SURGERY IN NIGERIA
Dr Linda Nwodo has become the first woman in Nigeria trained by Sightsavers to perform hydrocele surgery, marking a major milestone in specialised healthcare and highlighting the push for gender equality in the health sector. Sightsavers Nigeria Country Director, Prof. Joy Shu’aibu, said Nwodo’s achievement demonstrates why investing in women and girls is essential. She…
