Honey Ogundeyi: Pioneering A Tech Revolution for African Fashion
It’s hard to miss Honey Ogundeyi‘s exuberance when you’re watching a video of her talking business. Her style is typically cheerful, her words are insightful, and her delivery smooth; knowledge dished out with good natured frankness and not a little spirit. She’s earned the right to dole out such advice. As founder and boss of […]
Guess The Nigerian Entertainers In Forbes Africa ’30 Under 30′ List
The fourth edition of the 2018 Forbes Africa Under 30 list has recently been released. The Forbes 30 Under 30 is a set of lists issued annually by Forbes Magazine. The Forbes Africa list is a regional edition of the publication comprising a single list of 90 of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs under the age […]
9 Nigerians Make Forbes’ 2018 List of Africa’s 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs
Forbes, the international magazine known for its celebration of fame, opulence and global business, has put out its list of 30 most promising young African entrepreneurs for 2018. The list, which is published annually, highlights the achievements of business people, typically below age thirty, who are building high networth businesses and positively impacting their countries […]
Motivational Monday: Bill Gates’ Top 10 Rules For Success
There is so much to learn from Bill Gates, the richest billionaire in the world in 2015, according to Forbes, with a net worth of $76.5 billion and several impactful initiatives under his belt. Microsoft co-founder, American business magnate, innovator, computer tech innovator and philanthropist has gained tremendous success from the application of certain principles […]
Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. After yesterday’s exciting hits in the eight zonal finals of the Akwa Ibom State/NNPC/MPN Schools Athletics Championships, today will be fireworks galore as over 9,000 students battle for the 520 spots reserved for the grand finale at the brand new Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo early December. 2. In actualisation of the Federal […]
Dangote, Chimamanda, Arunma Oteh Nominated for Forbes Africa Person of the Year
Forbes Magazine has nominated Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote, and Director-General, Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission, Arunma Oteh for the Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014 award. Also nominated is multiple award winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie; Thuli Madonsela, a South African who helped draft the country’s constitution in 1994; and Donald Kaberuka, a Rwandan economist […]
Ooni of Ife, Obateru Akinruntan, Among 5 Richest Kings in Africa
Two Nigerian kings, Obateru Akinruntan of Ugbo land in Ondo State and Okunade Sijuwade, the Ooni of Ife in Osun State have been listed among the 5 richest kings in Africa by Forbes Africa. The two Nigerian monarchs make the list at No.2 and No.3 respectively. Other rulers on the list are King Mohammed […]
Folorunsho Alakija, Okonjo Iweala, Among Forbes World’s 100 Powerful Women 2014
Two Nigerian women, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mrs. FolorunshoAlakija, made Forbes Magazine’s World’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2014. Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala came in at No. 44 and oil magnate and Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil, Mrs.FolorunshoAlakija, came in at No. 96. Other women who […]
Forbes Most Powerful Men In Africa: Simdul Shagaya, Chinedu Echeruo and Kola Karim Named Among Top 10
Kola Karim, Chinedu Echeruo and Simdul Shagaya – three of the top powerful people in Africa Investment, wealth and lifestyle magazine, Forbes, has named three young Nigerians in its 2014 10 most powerful men in Africa. Tech entrepreneur and founder of Konga.com and DealDey.com, Simdul Shagaya; Chinedu Echeruo, founder of Hopstop.com and Tripology.com, and Kola Karim, Group […]
Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Ranked 64th on Forbes World’s Most Powerful People List for 2013
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as the World’s 64th most powerful person in its 2013 World’s Powerful People Ranking. He is the only Nigerian on the list, and qualifies by virtue of being the richest black man in the world with several investments and philanthropic activities across the African continent. Forbes Most Powerful […]
Dangote, Ovia and Adesina Nominated for Forbes Person of the Year Award
Forbes Africa has unveiled its final list of its Person of the Year Award for 2013. The award consists of personalities from three African countries; Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Voting has commenced online, and Forbes provides a profile for the five nominees, Patrice Motsepe (South Africa), Akinwunmi Adesina (Nigeria), Aliko Dangote (Nigeria), Strive Masiyiwa […]
How Rich Is Folorunsho Alakija?
When Ventures Africa broke the story — in November, that a Nigerian, Folorunsho Alakija, is the richest black woman in the world — worth $3.3 billion, the story was not taken too seriously, until it was reported in credible, international news websites — Daily Mail and Huff Po. The news that she outdid Oprah Winfrey was a plus […]
Dangote And Elumelu Nominated For Forbes Africa Person Of The Year.
Forbes Magazine, popular for its listing of world’s richest people, has revealed nominees for this year’s Forbes Africa Person of the Year. Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote and Investor Tony Elumelu are Nigerians on the list. Others are Dr. James Mwangi – CEO and Managing Director of Kenya’s Equity Bank Limited, Joyce Banda – Malawian President […]
Okonjo – Iweala Makes List For Forbes Most Powerful Women In The World!
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, enters the list of Forbes Most Powerful Women in the World at number 81. She is in a list that includes heads of states, CEOs, media personalities and entertainers.