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Nigerians in History: Ishaya Shuaibu Audu
April 19, 2022
Ishaya Sha’aibu Audu was born on March 1, 1927, in Anchau, a village near Zaria, Kaduna State, to a father who had converted from Islam to Christianity. That categorized Audu in the group often referred to as ‘Hausa Christian’. The summarization of the man could be in the words; doctor, professor, pastor, philanthropist and politician. … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Ishaya Shuaibu Audu
By jeremiah
Augmented Reality Art Show Launches to Champion Africa’s Tech Leaders
April 19, 2022
African Tech Pioneers – Jason Njoku, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Funke Opeke, Rebecca Enonchong, and more feature in CcHUB and iHUB’s “NYOTA” A unique African augmented reality art experience “Nyota” that showcases and celebrates 24 of Africa’s technology pioneers, has been unveiled by Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB). The landmark AR exhibition launched officially on Wednesday 6th November, to mark technology … Continue reading Augmented Reality Art Show Launches to Champion Africa’s Tech Leaders
ThrowBack Thursday: When the Nigerian Youth Movement Inspired An Independent Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Youth Movement was the first authentic nationalist organisation founded to promote politics outside of the capital, Lagos. Founded as the Lagos Youth Movement, it was later renamed the Nigerian Youth Movement in 1936. With early members such as J.C. Vaughn, Ernest Ikoli, Eyo Ita, H.O. Davies, and Samuel Akinsanya, constituting a mix of … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When the Nigerian Youth Movement Inspired An Independent Nigeria
By adedoyin
Everyday Heroes: Pink Oak Foundation
April 19, 2022
Cancer is predominantly a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) and affects people all over the world. According to the International Agency for Research on Cance, in 2013, over 14 million new cancer cases (about 39,000 per day) was diagnosed annually and the number of new cases is expected to rise by about 70% over the next two … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Pink Oak Foundation
By jeremiah
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Male Fashion Bloggers To Follow In 2019
April 19, 2022
When it comes to fashion in Nigeria, there is every indication that we are not doing badly at all. The just-concluded Lagos Fashion Week is a testament to how well the industry is thriving. And we have several creative fashion designers to thank for that. If you were at the Lagos Fashion Week event, then you’d … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Male Fashion Bloggers To Follow In 2019
Nigeria Professional Football League Kicks Off
April 19, 2022
The 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season officially kicked off on Sunday, November 3, 2019. A 1-0 victory over Heartland FC at the Okigwe Township Stadium meant MFM FC were the only team to register an away win in the opening week of the Nigerian football league. Clement Ogwu’s goal in the 39th minute of … Continue reading Nigeria Professional Football League Kicks Off
By ugo-chinedu
Family Businesses in Nigeria: Orange Group
April 19, 2022
On the 20th of July 1988, Tony Ezenna set to work on his entrepreneurial dreams. After over a decade spent in dedication to his father’s business, he launched Orange Drugs Limited, the flagship venture of the Orange Group. After decades of climbing up the ranks of indigenous FMGC (fast-moving consumer goods) companies, Orange Group Limited … Continue reading Family Businesses in Nigeria: Orange Group
Family Businesses in Nigeria: BUA Group
April 19, 2022
The BUA Group is a major foods and infrastructure conglomerate in Nigeria with interests in various sectors of Nigerian enterprise. It was originally established as a trading concern involved in the importation of rice, iron, and steel. Since its acquisition of oil plants in 1991, the company has spread its tentacles to the fields of … Continue reading Family Businesses in Nigeria: BUA Group
Family Businesses in Nigeria: Emzor Pharmaceuticals
April 19, 2022
One of Nigeria’s most recognized brands, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is an indigenous group of manufacturers and distributors of medicine and medical equipment. The company aims to provide world-class healthcare products and services at locally affordable rates. Emzor Pharmaceuticals envisions itself as a crusader for wellness in Africa which is articulated through its “Wellocracy” theme … Continue reading Family Businesses in Nigeria: Emzor Pharmaceuticals
Business Events this Month: November 2019
April 19, 2022
This month, our selection of top business events are drawn from a variety of industries: energy, automotive, retail, beauty, and property. There are also a number of general interest trade shows to look forward to, the biggest of them being the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF). You may find these events worth attending if you … Continue reading Business Events this Month: November 2019
Some of the Most Exciting Events in November
April 19, 2022
This is a sophisticated month (ask anyone born in November, they’ll tell you.) It’s only fitting that some of the most prestigious events of the year have been set apart for November. Impossibility Is A Myth: A Solo Art Exhibition Kanye Tagbo-Okeke is an abstract artist, a 9-year-old native of Anambra State. The narrative of … Continue reading Some of the Most Exciting Events in November
Family Businesses in Nigeria: Honeywell Group
April 19, 2022
Honeywell is a privately owned Nigerian business group with investments in diverse fields including food, hospitality, energy, and real estate. They aspire to grow into a principal Pan-African brand adding value across the continent through enterprise. This commercial giant was founded by Oba Otudeko, a business mogul and one of Nigeria’s richest men. And although … Continue reading Family Businesses in Nigeria: Honeywell Group
Family Businesses in Nigeria: Nigeria America Line
April 19, 2022
The name T.Y. Danjuma rings a bell in Nigerian political discourse, especially in relation to the country’s military past. However, T.Y. Danjuma is also associated with some of Nigeria’s illustrious business concerns, one of which is the Nigeria America Line (NAL). Starting out as a small shipping enterprise in Apapa Lagos, NAL-COMET Group has grown … Continue reading Family Businesses in Nigeria: Nigeria America Line
Family Businesses in Nigeria: Yinka Folawiyo Group
April 19, 2022
The Yinka Folawiyo Group is one of Nigeria’s long-lived conglomerates. Known for its involvement in the energy sector, it has operated in diverse industries for over fifty years. It owes its longevity to its ability to move with the predominant interests of the time, in line with the evolution of the local economy. Younger Nigerians … Continue reading Family Businesses in Nigeria: Yinka Folawiyo Group
Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana Network of Innovation Hubs sign MoU Towards Integrated Innovation Ecosystem
April 19, 2022
The Association of Startups and SME Enabler of Kenya (ASSEK), Innovation Support Network (ISN), Hubs, Nigeria and Technology & Business Hubs Network, Ghana (TBHN) signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 29th of October, 2019 towards an integrated innovation ecosystem among the three countries. This MoU is to foster collaboration amongst these networks as they work to encourage knowledge exchange, capacity development programmes for … Continue reading Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana Network of Innovation Hubs sign MoU Towards Integrated Innovation Ecosystem
