📸 Chiney Ogwumike On November 16, 2023, Nigerian-American professional women’s basketball player, Chinenye ‘Chiney’ Ogwumike, got married to Ethasor Akpejiori, in a traditional ceremony that took place in Houston, Texas Chiney’s life is filled with major achievements. Chiney Ogwumike Chiney and her husband, Ethasor Akpejiori First, she came into the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to become an All-Star, and she achieved this feat two times over. Chiney’s success off the court is as impressive as her presence on it In 2018, Ogwumike signed a multi-year contract with ESPN, becoming one of the youngest commentators to be named a full-time…
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🎥 @IDC It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), and IDC South Africa in collaboration with the Graça Machel Trust (through the Women Creating Wealth Programme) have selected 120 women-owned enterprises to participate in an Investor Readiness Programme, over a period of 18 months. Women Creating Wealth (WCW) is the Graça Machel Trust’s flagship entrepreneurship program designed to build women entrepreneurs’ confidence, skills and networks to scale their businesses and transition from income generation to wealth creation. The program has already impacted 1 000 women entrepreneurs in Malawi, Zambia Tanzania and South Africa and is currently being deployed additionally, in Kenya, Senegal and Uganda. The…
Ijeoma Agnes Oduonye (CEO, Cutix Plc) Did you know this? Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Cutix Plc (Cutix) is a manufacturing company based in Nnewi (Nigeria), producing and selling a range of electrical wires, cables and switchgear assemblies. The company produces bare copper conductors, bare stranded copper conductors, insulated copper conductors, PVC insulated copper cables, PVC insulated single/double sheathed-core aluminium cables and PVC insulated and sheathed flat twin/three-core copper cables. Cutix also produces aluminium twist cables and conductors to connect homes to low tension lines; used to connect power from high tension wire for street lighting; used in high…
(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,…