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.
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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,…
The 2023 Africa Business Heroes (ABH) top 10 entrepreneurs have been named! Selected through multiple stages of interviews and evaluations from 27,267 applications across all 54 African nations, the finalists for the award are: Bola Bardet (Co-Founder & CEO, Susu – Ivory Coast) Ayman Bazaraa (Co-Founder & CEO, Sprints – Egypt) Andrew Takyi-Appiah (Founder, Zeepay Ghana Limited – Ghana) Christina Gyisun (Co-Founder & CEO, Sommalife Limited – Ghana) Thomas Njeru (Co-Founder & CEO, Pula Advisors Limited – Kenya) Ismael Belkhayat (Founder & CEO, Chari – Morocco) Ikpeme Neto (Founder & CEO, Wellahealth Technologies – Nigeria) Albert Munyabugingo (Co-Founder & CEO,…
TEm Sukhiba Africa’s social commerce market is rapidly expanding as businesses leverage platforms like WhatsApp. However, there are limitations on the continent around digital payments and delivery on such platforms. This is where Ananth Gudipati (co-Founder & CEO, Sukhiba) steps up – to create WhatsApp flows and especially a payment gateway for a complete shopping cart experience on WhatsApp. Sukhiba has developed a B2B tool that lets companies reach and transact with customers directly within WhatsApp. Sellers can manage orders, accept mobile payments, send notifications and group buyers without leaving the app. Says Ananth: “We have been meeting a few…
Founder of Parkers Mobile Clinic, Maryam Bello, was recently thrilled to announce her win of of a US$20,000 grant under the UNDP Youth4Climate Sparking Solutions Challenge, making her the youngest shortlisted candidate out of the 100 projects presented, as well as the youngest winner.The winning project, “Parker’s Resilient Healthcare,” focuses on building a robust healthcare system that provides remote healthcare consultations, monitoring, diagnostics, and essential healthcare services to those affected by climate change. This includes women, children, underserved communities, displaced individuals, and people living with disabilities. The UNDP Youth4Climate Call for Solutions is an initiative that allows young people to present…
Wema Bank (Nigeria) is calling on all tech enthusiasts, innovators, and young startups to turn their ideas into reality by applying for the FG x ALAT Digital Skillnovation programme. The project is a collaboration between Wema Bank and the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the Vice President. Apply here
🎥 Ope Farms When Nigeria’s foremost organic farmer, Olusola Sowemimo (aka Sisimi, and Founder of Ope Farms) stopped by to visit Adejumoke Olowookere (Founder of The Waste Museum), the warm welcome Sisimi received was smile-inducing. Sisimi remarked: “If you choose to make a road trip [to] Ibadan Oyo State, please include a visit to the Waste Museum”. Adejumoke Olowookere (L) on World Cleanup Day 2023 Here’s why. Winner of a 2022 Start-up of the Year Award, Olowookere’s Waste Museum (which she describes as the first of its kind in Africa) recycles and upcycles a range of waste materials (car tyres,…
A total of 11 African startups have just joined the new Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program, an immersive 10-week accelerator that will scale their AI solutions globally and across Africa. The startups, who will leverage up to $350k in Google Cloud Credits and gain access to Google’s AI expertise and support, include: