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Events

The CEOs Network: Meet 5 Outstanding CEOs

April 19, 2022

The CEO’s Network is a unique opportunity to meet successful CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Executives and promote your  business ideas, services and products by effective networking. Venue: Pearl Court Hotel, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2013. Time: 1 – 6 pm (Lunch and tea break included) Theme: Strategies for Business Growth in Nigeria … Continue reading The CEOs Network: Meet 5 Outstanding CEOs

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Agriculture

Blumberg Grain Executes LOI To Expand Its Agricultural Investments To Nigeria With $250 Million

April 19, 2022

In cooperation with the Government of Nigeria, Blumberg Grain has executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a $250 million investment program in the Nigerian agriculture sector.  The investment includes a large scale production and distribution facility for Blumberg Grain’s food security storage warehouses, agricultural processing and packaging facilities, and investments in land and technology … Continue reading Blumberg Grain Executes LOI To Expand Its Agricultural Investments To Nigeria With $250 Million

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Entertainment

Celebrating Fela: 16 Years After

April 19, 2022

The King of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo Kuti died on August 2nd, 1997. Whichever angle you want to view it from, Fela is a great man. I chose the present tense ‘is’ in describing him because 16 years after his demise, he still lives in the hearts of millions of people; his music still inspires scores … Continue reading Celebrating Fela: 16 Years After

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Events

Events This Weekend, August 2nd — 4th

April 19, 2022

Freedom Hall Presents Isaac Geralds At Freedom Hall “Thank God Its Friday” this weekend, they’re rolling out the drums in a big way, with a classy night of great music, poetry, laughter, candle lit dinner, etc. with Isaac Geralds and friends. Guests Artistes include Ebisan, Oladipupo, Amaka, etc. Dress code: Corporate. Setting : Lights off. Candles on. Venue: Coral Blue Seafood Restaurant … Continue reading Events This Weekend, August 2nd — 4th

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EDUCATION FAMILY

Summer Series: Camps for Your Kids!

April 19, 2022

The holiday season is here again. For the students, it is time to play and relax after the stress of the school year. It’s the period they’ve been waiting for, when they can sleep freely without the unwanted wake-up calls.  For some parents, this may be a temporary relief from the hassles of school runs. … Continue reading Summer Series: Camps for Your Kids!

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LIFESTYLE

Dear Guests; 3 Ways YOU Can Ruin a Wedding

April 19, 2022

credit: www.go2gurl.comHave you ever considered the right colours to wear for a wedding, or had to make a tough decision on whether to take a ‘few’ friends along? In this article, Oaken Events Nigeria highlights three major gaffes guests make at weddings. Learn and enjoy. Here are a few unnoticed wedding don’ts most guests are … Continue reading Dear Guests; 3 Ways YOU Can Ruin a Wedding

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EDUCATION History Opinion

Where is our History? The Mystery About Nigeria’s Past

April 19, 2022

You should be angry. Chances are that you had your primary or secondary school education, or both, in Nigeria.  But could you sum up the history of Nigeria, in a few minutes, without preparation, if asked? I am angry that despite receiving an ‘education’ for over a decade in Nigeria before my departure as a … Continue reading Where is our History? The Mystery About Nigeria’s Past

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BUSINESS Personality TECH

MTN Group Picks Nigerian, Michael Ikpoki As CEO of MTN Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Michael Ikpoki, currently the CEO of MTN Ghana, has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria. Ikpoki replaces Brett Goschen, who took on the role of MTN Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Financial Director on the Board on Monday. Ikpoki was appointed CEO of MTN Ghana in April 2011 after successfully … Continue reading MTN Group Picks Nigerian, Michael Ikpoki As CEO of MTN Nigeria

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TECH

Apple Acquires HopStop, Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Chinedu Echeruo’s Start-Up

April 19, 2022

Apple has acquired online city transit guide, HopStop.com, Bloomberg reports. Founded in 2005, by Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Chinedu Echeruo, HopStop.com makes mobile applications for both iOS and Android that covers over 300 cities and that helps people get directions or find nearby subway stations and bus stops. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed as at the … Continue reading Apple Acquires HopStop, Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Chinedu Echeruo’s Start-Up

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Aviation Tourism Travel

You Can Now Fly Dana Air For Just N7200

April 19, 2022

“From now till December 2013 our guests will get the best fares starting from as low as N7200 only if they book and pay for their tickets in advance at flydanaair.com,” said Obi Mbanuzuo of Dana Air, in a statement. “So, if you are travelling to Abuja, Lagos or Port Harcourt anytime soon, the best … Continue reading You Can Now Fly Dana Air For Just N7200

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Health

Nigeria Gets N11.7 Billion From U.S. To Fight Malaria

April 19, 2022

The United States Government has provided $73 million (N11.68 billion) to support the President’s Malaria Initiative in Nigeria. This would also be useful for the Counterfeit Anti-Malaria Medication Awareness Campaign (CAMAC). Acting Consul General of the US Embassy in Lagos, Dehab Ghebreab, at the launch of CAMAC said, “Given its devastating impact, malaria prevention and control … Continue reading Nigeria Gets N11.7 Billion From U.S. To Fight Malaria

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Health SPORTS

Nestlé to Launch IAAF Kids’ Athletics Project in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Nestle Nigeria has announced that it will launch the Nestlé/IAAF Kid’s Athletics Programme, in partnership with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN),  in Lagos — July 25. The programme was created in 2005 by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and it is aimed at promoting the development of athletics in schools for children between ages 6 to … Continue reading Nestlé to Launch IAAF Kids’ Athletics Project in Nigeria

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Events

Events This Weekend, July 18th – July 21st

April 19, 2022

FreedomHall This week FreedomHall Open Mic on Thursdays is always star-studded and comfortable. Its live music, poetry, spoken word, dance, etc., Come express yourself. Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: July 18th, 2013 Time: 7pm – 10pm   Comedy Meets Music This charity event empowers artists and comedians by creating a platform … Continue reading Events This Weekend, July 18th – July 21st

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Energy

All Power Labs Partners Nigerian Firms on Biomass

April 19, 2022

U.S. based All Power Labs (APL) has entered into partnership with Envirocycles Nigeria and Bioenergy Nigeria to demonstrate a pioneering technology for making renewable energy from biomass. According to THISDAY, “the free presentations and workshops would hold in Lagos and Imo States to demonstrate the new, commercially available source of energy generation, based on biomass … Continue reading All Power Labs Partners Nigerian Firms on Biomass

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ECONOMY News

Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal

April 19, 2022

Chinese state-owned metals trader Sinosteel was in talks to take over a state-owned steel mill in Nigeria and expand its capacity to 5.6 million tons from 1.3 million, Nigeria’s mining minister said yesterday during a visit to Beijing. The steel mill sale and upgrade would mean investment into Nigeria of about $6 billion (R60.1bn), Minister … Continue reading Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal

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