Financial literacy on the front burner (3rd-L) Rewa Udoji (Founder, the Pink Room) As Nigeria wades through a tough economic environment, increased emphasis is being placed on the need for financial planning, which involves looking at one’s entire financial picture and making a strategic plan on how to achieve short- and long-term financial goals. Recently, The Pink Room – a female-dedicated platform that supports financial wellbeing – went into solutions mode by hosting a financial literacy workshop, targeted at ladies who are intentional about pursuing and achieving financial independence, with purpose. 📸ThePinkRoomNG Some of the brainstorming questions asked: What are…
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Ebou Jobe (Founder and Executive Chef, Eazy Kitchen) 📸eazykitchen.co.uk Mustapha Njie is an entrepreneur, with 47+ years of experience in the Construction, Housing & Real Estate industry under his belt. Shareing his first-hand dining experience at Eazy Kitchen (a Gambian fusion restaurant located in London, and owned by young Executive Chef, Ebou JobĂ©), Alhaji Njie says: “I highly recommend fine dining at this exclusive restaurant, and you can’t leave without trying the Jollof rice (Benechin) and ‘Afra'”. 🎥Mustapha Njie Eazy Litchen describes itself as a small business with a big heart, dedicated to bringing diners the best of Gambian food, fused…
The handshake, as Access Bank acquires National Bank of Kenya Limited: (3rd L): Roosevelt Ogbonna (Group Managing Director, Access Banking Group) Access Bank Plc has just announced its acquisition of National Bank of Kenya Limited (a subsidiary of KCB group), marking a tremendous milestone in the organisation’s path to progress. Says Access Bank: “Our strengthened presence in Kenya provides more opportunities for trans-African trade and financial inclusion, fostering economic growth and prosperity across borders. By boosting Nigerian-Kenyan businesses, we are fueling collaboration that will drive our economies forward”. Arriving Kenya: Amaechi Okobi (Chief Brand & Communications Officer for Access Corporation)…
Dr. Nontobeko Mbatha (Founder of Tumeladi Diagnostic Pathologists) Dr. Nontobeko Mbatha is Founder of Tumeladi Diagnostic Pathologists, the first black, female-owned Histopathology laboratory in Johannesburg (South Africa). An extraordinary Medical Doctor and CMSA-qualified histopathologist, Mbatha has an immense passion for Renal Pathology, and is known for her belief in the power of collaboration between health care professionals, which increases team members’ awareness of each others’ type of knowledge and skills – leading to the continued improvement in both decision-making and quality of care for patients. Referring to the photo below, Mbatha says: “In this one picture we have a surgeon, oncologist, nuclear…
William B. Stevens (Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria – M); Adanne Uche (Founder, Ady’s Agro Processing – R)). Adanne Uche (Founder of Ady’s Agro) and a host of guests recently joined William B. Stevens (the US Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos,) at a reception celebrating women in business and arts . Ms. Uche is one to watch. Her business, which offers a variety of nutritious spices, seasonings, herbs, oils that have become a household name for almost every type of meal, has seen rapid growth over the years. And several recognitions point to her progress. Adanne has just…
The Hill App wins ‘App of the Year’ at the BTA Awards: Founder, Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke is remarkable in sharing her moment with others. The Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024 held last weekend in London, and two conspicuous winners emerged from the stables of 1000 Black Voices: Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke (founder, The Hill App): App of the Year Theo-Lee Houston (founder, Slinger): Entrepreneur of the Year The Hill App is a SaaS B2B platform that enables businesses to hire talent with ease whilst saving on costs and time. The hIll App is on a mission to connect 1 million women in 140 countries to jobs and opportunities spanning Americas, Europe, Asia…
HRH Princess Anne set to present Shalom Lloyd (Founder, Naturally Tiwa Skincare) with her OBE medal On Wednesday, March 06, 2024 Shalom Lloyd MBE (Founder of Naturally Tiwa Skincare) was presented with her Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) medal at Windsor Castle, by HRH Princess Anne. The MBE recognises an achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others. In 2014, in a bid to cure her new born son’s miserable eczema, Shalom had looked to…
Making travel more affordable: Allen Onyema (Founder & CEO, Air Peace Nigeria) pays courtesy visit to Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (MD/ CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc) In collaboration with Air Peace (private Nigerian airline), Fidelity Bank Plc has introduced a “Fly-Now-Pay-Later” solution, which ensures that prospective passengers are able to purchase the airline’s flight tickets based on an arrangement to pay back over a period of time. Founded in 2013 by Nigerian lawyer and businessman, Allen Onyema, Air Peace provides passenger and charter services, flies to major cities across Nigeria, and reaches several destinations in West Africa and the Middle East. Recently, the…
Founder of Cilla Organics, Priscilla Akpason Nwosu, has shared how she felt utterly privileged to have met and spoken with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Director-General of the World Trade Organisation) at an exhibition recently hosted by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Browsing through the Cilla Organics range of nature-inspired goods, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala had exclaimed in delight: “Just look at this packaging!” – and proceeded to purchase several products (especially the luxurious black soap) – much to the delight of the brand Founder. Priscilla Akpason Nwosu (Founder, Cilla Organics) Sharing her growth story, Nwosu added: “Yes, I informed her and other dignitaries…
Fauzziyah harvesting her first light honey for the year 2024 Fauzziyah Ebunoluwa (Founder, Fauzziyah’s Honey) refers to herself as ‘Nigeria’s No 1 Beekeeper’, and she has earned a reputation as the go-to person for harvested raw honey. Her jars of honey are priced from NGN6,000 with each containing 600 grams of raw honey. Stressing the importance of hygiene in the production of goods that are ingested orally and used by households and hospitals for nutritional and medicinal purposes, Fauzziyah says: “It’s not just enough that I harvest my honey. How I take it from the forest to your table is…