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(R): Abiola Bawuah (Executive Director/ CEO, UBA Africa) 📸UBA Group United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s global bank, has been named ‘African Champion of the Year 2023’ at the just concluded Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS), an annual event that acknowledges outstanding achievements in the financial sector. Held in Lomé (Togo), UBA was recognised by AFIS for its exceptional contribution and significant impact in shaping the financial landscape across Africa, especially in terms of innovation. Abiola Bawuah (Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer, UBA Africa) received the award on behalf of the bank, saying: “We are honoured to be recognised as…

Kene Mkparu (Founder & CEO, Komworld) 📸 Kene Mkparu Movie exhibitor, distributor, producer, film production consultant, and Founder/ CEO of Komworld, Kene Mkparu was spotted in Cairo at the 2023 Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF), where the Afrexim Bank US$1bn Film Fund was up for discussion. The US$1bn Fund, according to Kanayo Awani (Afrexim Bank Vice-President, Intra-African Trade), is targeted at accelerating the growth of Africa’s creative sector through film production. Announcing Komworld Nnewi to Africa at the event, Kene not only made a presentation on ‘the business of filmmaking’, but also chased financing and investment deals, new markets, and…

Dr. Janet Adetu (Founder & CEO, JSK Consulting Group) and her husband Founder and Chief Executive Officer of JSK Consulting Group, Janet Adetu, is celebrating a 33-year wedding anniversary! Janet is a Coach extraodinaire, renowned for her vast experience in executive coaching, corporate protocol and driving high performance. In her 25+ year career, she has helped growing professionals and leaders strategically position themselves for promotion, presence, recognition, and influence on the job, in their careers and within the organisation. Dr. Adetu is currently the Vice President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Nigeria.

Writer, Sefu Atta 📸 Ibukun Ayansola Copy editor, proofreader, content writer, and translator, Ibukun Ayansola, poses the question: “What does it mean to be a consistent writer?”Here are his thoughts: “It means writing regularly and maintaining a steady level of quality and style in your work. It’s one thing to be a fine writer and another thing to be consistent at it. Consistency can help you improve your writing skills, grow your productivity, and realize your writing goals.Below are some tips on how to be a consistent writer:✍️ Find a time of day that works best for you and stick…

Dr. Akindele Kolade (founder, Cal Psychiatric Services) is a man who conquered adversity to become a successful doctor, ventured into entertainment and pursued entrepreneurial dreams in Las Vegas. Dr. Akindele Kolade (Founder, Cal Psychiatric Services) His new book, A Life in Progress, is an autobiography that illuminates Kolade’s unwavering spirit and determination as he navigates from his challenging upbringing in the remote Nigerian village of Nungude – where the love of his grandparents and mother shaped his character and dreams – through to university in Czechoslovakia, and finally on to Los Angeles where he has established a career as a…

📸 The Tony Elumelu Foundation It might sound cliché, but the Tony Elumelu Foundation affirms that to maximise success, entrepreneurs must embrace focus and eliminate distractions. The organisation notes: “Dear African entrepreneurs, as you navigate the path to success, consider this: the power of focus cannot be overstated. Distractions are silent thieves of time and productivity, and it’s time to reclaim control!Here’s why a distraction-free mindset matters:1️⃣ Boost Productivity: Every minute spent on meaningful work propels you toward your goals. Minimize distractions to maximize productivity and make every moment count!2️⃣ Quality Over Quantity: Quality work outshines quantity. By eliminating distractions,…

Somachi Chris-Asoluka (CEO, The Tony Elumelu Foundation) At a recent meeting between CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, the Ambassador of Sweden, and the Swedish State Secretary at the Ministry of International Development Corporation & Foreign trade, they discussed the historic ties between Nigeria and Sweden (Sweden’s second largest trading partner in Africa), the long term local presence of Swedish companies in Nigeria (such as Ericsson), and what must be done to create economic hope for millions of young Nigerians. The burning question was: “What sectors had the most potential for creating mass opportunity for millions of energetic,…

Ife Durosinmi-Etti (founder, Herconomy) 📸Ife Herconomy, founded by Ife Durosinmi-Etti to financially empower women, has been featured in the book ‘His Majesty King Charles III at 75: The Leadership and Vision of King Charles III, launched in London, on His Majesty’s 75th birthday, the 14th of November, 2023. Herconomy was featured in the ‘The Global Leader’ Chapter, under the ‘Commonwealth Success Stories. The book talks about Kings Charles’s III life – from his celebrated birth and early years, through to his role and responsibilities as the Prince of Wales, and his accession to the throne and coronation as King. The…

(L-R): Amaka Nwaokolo (Director, the FATE Institute); Fola Adeola (Founder & Chairman, FATE Foundation); Adenike Adeyemi (CEO, FATE Foundation – 2nd R) The 9th FATE Institute Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship ended on a high note yesterday, November 14, 2023. A key highlight of the event was the launch of the 2023 State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria Report, which measures entrepreneurship development across Nigeria, using five key pillars:📌Business performance📌Perception of future opportunities📌Skill acquisition, innovation and digital technology adoption📌Enabling business environment For a free download of the report, click this link.

(L-R): Shekel Mobility co-founders, Sanmi Olukanmi and Benjamin Oladokun 📸 Shekel Mobility Shekel Mobility (SM), the B2B marketplace that empowers auto dealers to find, finance, and sell cars, has secured over $7 million in funding, comprising $3.2 million in equity and over $4 million in debt. SM helps car dealers find, finance and sell cars in the $30 billion African used car market, and intends to build the largest auto dealership ecosystem, with annual transactions worth $10 billion by 2025. According to co-founder, Benjamen Oladokun, the funds will be applied to quadrupling the startup’s current Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of…