(L-R): Allen Onyema (Chairman & Founder, Air Peace Limited); Adenike Macaulay (CEO, Wakanow Nigeria); Toyin Olajide (COO, Airpeace); Olushola Ipinmoroti (VP Commercial, Wakanow Nigeria) As part of its commitment to support the aviation industry, Wakanow (one of the largest online travel and tours operators in Africa) has announced a strategic alliance with Air Peace Limited in support of the private Nigerian airline’s historic launch of new Lagos-London flights, kicking off on March 30, 2024. During a roundtable session led by Barr Allen Onyema (Chairman of Air Peace), the CEO of Wakanow, Adenike Macaulay, emphasised Wakanow’s commitment of deploying all of the technology and…
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🎥 HE Chioma Uzodimma On February 28, 2024, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON (First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative – RHI) was in Owerri (Imo State) for two major events that covered Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone: The maiden flag-off Ceremony of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI/NALDA) Women Agricultural Support Program in the country’s ; and The RHI Social Investment Program for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) Senator Tinubu was joined by Chioma Uzodimma, (First Lady of Imo State), her husband, Governor Hope Uzodimma CON – and State Governors’ Wives…
Professor Bartholomew Nnaji (Founder & Owner, Geometric Power) The Geometric Power plant, which recently launched in Aba (Abia State’s largest city and commercial centre) is owned by Prof. Barth Nnaji. The plant has fired off the first of its four power-generating turbines, currently generating 141 megawatts of power, which is enough to provide 24-hour electricity to nine out of the State’s Local Government Areas (LGAs): Aba South, Aba North, Osisioma Ngwa, Obingwa, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Isiala-Ngwa South and Isiala-Ngwa North. This is already proving to be a clear game changer for Nigeria’s power sector. To put things into…
Dior has worked together with Baccarat to create the limited edition Sauvage Elixir perfume (Sauvage x Baccarat). The iconic scent is known for its intense aroma and it is developed with inspiration from the wild. It is carefully packaged by hand in a crystal bottle. A work of fine craftsmanship, each 17oz. Sauvage bottle is born of fire, water and the expert hands of its artisan glassmakers, brilliantly showcasing Baccarat’s savoir-faire: clear, untinted crystal, with its legendary shine and pure lines, that allows the colour of the fragrance to show through. Each one of the 200 numbered bottles is unique…
📸 @TechArena On February 20, 2023, a total of 12 startups showcased at the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Demo Day, featuring presentations from the second cohort of startups that participated in a three-month accelerator program . Having received $120,000 each in investment, comprehensive training, and mentorship, all 12 companies presented their achievements to date as well as future plans. They include: 🌐 24seven co. (Techstars 23′) – An asset-light marketplace where small companies and convenience stores can order merchandise. 💄 Beauty Hut Africa (Techstars ‘23) – A beauty distribution company that uses technology to make high-demand beauty items. 🏥 Eight Medical | Techstars ‘23 -…
The two-hour Bank & Entrepreneur Photography Masterclass with Marc Goldberg held as scheduled on February 27, 2024. It was an incredible success, with expert instructor Marc sharing his deep experience as a successful photographer, and the moving swiftly to real-life critiques of 26 photographs (below), taken by some of the 39 masterclass participants. Everything was up for discussion – lighting, angles, noise, ordinary-can-be-extraordinary, exposure, passive income, copyright, watermarks, dynamism, pricing, software, accessories, customer retention, value, and reputation.Goldberg described the earning opportunities for even basic photographers as a goldmine, considering the subject matters – landscapes, people, culture – that are uniquely…
Lemachi Chris-Asoluka (Lead, Partnerships and Brand Projects, United Bank for Africa – UBA) Empowering SMEs: Insights from the UBA Business Series Event The last UBA Group Business Series was held at the Head Office in Lagos, and the event brought together a diverse group entrepreneurs, e-commerce experts and industry stakeholders to explore strategies for driving success in the digital business landscape. Amidst the backdrop of increasing competition and challenging business terrain , SME owners received actionable tips aimed at fostering success in their ventures. Lemachi Chris-Asoluka with Kaylah Oniwo (Media personality); Prince Nnamdi Ekeh (CEO @ Konga); Tolu Alero Ladipo (Group Head,…
Adejoke Lasisi (Founder, Planet 3R) 📸 Adejoke Lasisi is the founder of Planet 3R, a Social Enterprise dedicated to converting textile and plastic wastes into Innovative and eco-friendly products. Renown for her forays into upcycling, her latest venture involves converting Dangote Salt waste sachets into delightful bags. 🎥 Planet3R Says Lasisi: “What do you think of the outcome?We hope the Dangote Group will love this as much as we do😊 These bags have saved up to 140 (250g) Dangote Salt waste sachets from ending up in the ocean.
Do you run an MSME business? If so, Abiodun Kayode-Alli (Senior Manager at PwC Nigeria) invites you to join him and his team in a Masterclass as they take you through the intricacies of taxation in Nigeria. Holding on February 29, 2024, session attendees will receive cogent information about positioning their business to take advantage of Nigeria’s tax laws in the 2024 financial year. Signup for the tax masterclass by clicking here.
Engr. Jennifer Adighije, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Mr. President on Entrepreneurship Development in Innovation & Digital Economy, is inviting women-led business owners to an ‘Emerging Women Entrepreneurs Timeout’ – a much-needed meeting of stakeholders in the NMSME ecosystem, holding on Saturday, March 02, 2024 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Themed ‘Navigating Headwinds by Leveraging Technology for Improved Business Performance’, the gathering will host engaging and valuable discussions as women of like minds explore new strategies and cutting-edge tech solutions for repositioning small businesses towards prosperity. Guest speakers include Tola Adekunle-Johnson (Senior Special Assistant on MSMEs…