Dr. Awele Elumelu Dr. Awele Elumelu (Founder & Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, and wife of astute banker and businessman Tony Elumelu), has completed the 2024 London Marathon – a race that held on March 21, 2024 with a record number of over 50,000 participants in the 42km race. Congratulating his wife across social media, Tony Elumelu wrote: “Congratulations #MrsTOE on your fourth city marathon, and a new personal best record!🥳 You inspire!” But, here’s the real point: Why is wellness so important for entrepreneurs? Why is wellness important to success? 📸 Tony O. Elumelu When someone is well it means…
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Author, Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana 📸Triple H Project Can happiness exist without hope? That question ultimately led Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana – a physician-scientist and happiness coach – to the discovery of his groundbreaking Triple-H Equation — a valid, universally applicable five-minute tool for measuring happiness using hope and hunger as indicators. Triple-H method outlines the interconnectedness between hope, hunger and happiness, and introduces a universal unit of measure called the “Personal Happiness Index” or PHI — the operative word being “personal.” But, why measure happiness? Because it could be a game-changer for employers and employees, happiness coaches and their clients, and…
📸✍ Olufemi Olanipekun (Co-Founder, VeendHQ) shares his thoughts on lending and credit penetration in Africa “My grandpa was a lender, and If I was my grandpa in today’s world, these are the things that I would do differently.Credit penetration is low in Africa because it is hard to get the data needed to check creditworthiness, and payment is still an issue for credit use cases.For instance, banks rely on credit bureaus to access Credit history data. However, a lot of African businesses and consumers don’t have their data on the credit bureaus, which makes it hard for banks to serve…
Did you know that 61% of marketers still find lead generation their biggest challenge despite all technological advancements? The traditional marketing model isn’t doing enough to attract potential customers for most businesses. So, how about something a little unorthodox—crazy even? From bold public stunts to quirky social media campaigns, let’s delve into some unusual lead-generation tactics. 1. Publicity Stunts Nothing captures public attention like a spectacular publicity stunt. While it might seem extreme, staging a memorable event can generate a host of publicity and lead to an influx of potential customers. A compelling example of such a method is Felix…
On the occasion of the World Water Day, the French government, through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), shares how they are supporting water supply in Nigeria. Water is one of the most basic and important need to human life and development. Cooking, drinking, farming and hygiene: all those vital needs depend on water. Yet, this resource remains unevenly spread. If the southern part of Nigeria benefits of heavy rain with more than 3 000 mm yearly in Calabar and over 1 700mm in Lagos, the central part sees two major rivers, Niger and Benue, flowing across its territory, while…
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw, (Founder, 1000 Black Voices) As 1000 Black Voices® and Royal Pearl Society unite to launch London’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Development Lab, female founders with ambitions to grow in the UK will have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week programme launching on April 24th, 2024 1000 Black Voices® (an organisation dedicated to advancing equitable inclusion), announced yesterday that it has joined forces with Royal Pearl Society (an official interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®) to launch a new eight-week programme aimed at empowering Black female tech founders. [Apply here]. Set to launch on April 24th, 2024 the…
OPINION Jane Egerton-Idehen is MD/ CEO at Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) “I am at the SAT SOW 2024. It has given me a lot of time to reflect on the industry and its evolutionary changes. One question I have been asking is, “Did satellites make progress in closing the digital divide?” There have been some changes:◼ The current Evolution has seen more software-driven innovation (SDS), significant strides in propulsion and launch technologies ( e.g. Space X with its Starship and Falcon),◼ The miniaturization of satellites, coupled with the consolidation in the space sector we have seen in the past couple…
📸✍ Ujama Akpata (L) is a CNN-featured female-entrepreneur on a mission to simplify global logistics and bring the world to Africa As a co-founder, the journey of building Cargoplug has been an incredible ride. Yet, it’s important to recognise that amidst the highs, there have been moments of doubt and uncertainty. We’ve encountered numerous setbacks along our journey, and this year has been no exception, it’s been an intense 2 months. From the challenges of fluctuating currency values to unexpected increases in customs fees, we’ve faced our fair share of obstacles 😣😖. Running a business, especially in times like these,…
Tony Elumelu (Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation – TEF) ✍ The Tony Elumelu Foundation “Dear African Entrepreneurs, In the exhilarating journey of entrepreneurship, one truth remains unwavering: success is seldom a solitary pursuit. Today, let us delve into the profound significance of carrying your team members along every step of the way. 🚀 Entrepreneurship is a team sport: As visionary leaders, we ignite the spark of innovation, but it is the collective effort of our team members that fuels the flames of success. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, we harness the diverse talents and perspectives within our teams,…
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,…