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Receiving her MBE from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Anne – Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE (co-founder & Group Managing Director, ETK Group) 📸ETK Group Last week, co-founder & Group Managing Director, ETK Group, Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE, attended her investiture at Windsor Castle, where she was formally awarded her Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). With over two decades of experience in international trade, market expansion, and strategic consulting, she has led ETK Group in facilitating trade and investment across more than 34 African countries, amounting to over £1 billion. Her leadership has positioned ETK Group as a…

Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko – Founder & Board Member, The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) | Accountant | Speaker | Branding Expert | Personal & Business Development Coach [📸Sixpac Studios] The entire team at Numeris Media rise in honour of a woman whose journey through life has not only inspired, but ignited courage, purpose, and transformation in countless others. As Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko gracefully turns 40, we celebrate four remarkable decades defined by vision, discipline, and impact. From her roots as a brilliant accountant, Adeola’s dedication to excellence and detail has remained constant — laying the solid foundation for a career that…

(L-R): Mark Healy (Head of Secondary School, Charterhouse Lagos); Nankling Danfulani (Trade Adviser,  UK Department for International Trade); H.E. Richard Montgomery CMG (British High Commissioner to Nigeria); John Todd (Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos), Enitan Olufojude (Marketing Manager, Charterhouse Lagos) On Thursday, 24th April 2025, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E. Richard Montgomery CMG, hosted an exclusive evening reception at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, to introduce Charterhouse Lagos – West Africa’s first British independent school. The prestigious event was attended by notable figures from the diplomatic corps, government, business, and education sectors. Held at the High Commissioner’s…

Manufacturing Africa (MA) – one of the UK’s flagship economic development programmes for Africa – has today signed a strategic partnership agreement with London-based investment firm TLG Capital to strengthen and improve the eligibility of Nigerian manufacturing companies to raise capital through TLG’s Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II). In a significant milestone, TLG Capital also confirmed the first close of the TLG AGIF II fund, raising $75 million towards its $200 million target. The fund is anchored by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and backed by a coalition of forward-looking investors: Swedfund, Norfund, and Bpifrance. Through…

(L-R): Meryanne Loum-Martin (Founder, Jnane Tamsna); Anne N. Agbakoba (Founder, Numeris Média); Meekam Mgbenwelu (Editor-at-Large, Numeris Média/ Founder at Nzuko Labs); Dr Elizabeth Shaw (Editorial Board Member, Numeris Média/ Founder at 1000 Black Voices) Numeris Media’s recent exploratory trip to Morocco unfolded in two parts: A deeply enriching stay at the iconic Jnane Tamsna, hosted with exceptional warmth by its founder, celebrated entrepreneur Meryanne Loum-Martin. In an inspiring conversation, Loum-Martin shared insights into her journey—building one of Africa’s leading boutique hotels and launching the Diaspora Salon, an initiative poised to drive cultural diplomacy and economic investment across the continent. An…

Fastest Cakes, one of Nigeria’s leading cake delivery brands, has expanded its operations with the launch of a new production centre in Ikoyi, Lagos. The new facility, which was fully set up and commissioned within an impressive five days, marks a significant step forward in the company’s rapid growth. With an annual production capacity of over 20,000 cakes, the Ikoyi centre is expected to ease the workload on Fastest Cakes’ existing locations in the Lekki and Surulere areas. It will also enable faster deliveries and enhanced service to customers across Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Lagos Island — three key areas…

Product Management & Marketing, Precious Aigbe [📸 Author] In this heartfelt and inspiring reflection, Precious Aigbe shares his journey from an unexpected layoff to launching Lancity — a new learning platform designed to help immigrants pass the CELPIP exam with confidence. Drawing on his experience in digital marketing, education, and community-building, Precious turns a season of uncertainty into a powerful mission to serve others. His story is a reminder that sometimes, the greatest opportunities are already in our hands — waiting to be built into something extraordinary. I was laid off from a job I truly loved.Not because I underperformed.Not…

Seed Investor and Venture Partner, Patricia Sink 📸 [Author] Startups are supposed to be messy — but some messes are just plain inexcusable. In this brutally honest (and darkly funny) piece, Patricia Sink (Seed Investor, Venture Partner) calls out the kinds of startup behaviours that make even the most seasoned founder want to scream into the void. If you’ve ever nodded along to a pitch about “no competitors” or watched a team spend more time perfecting a logo than talking to users, this piece is for you. But, fair warning: it’s sharp, it’s direct, and if it stings a little……

(L-R) So Fresh founders, Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun From a 30sqm space and a single staff member to a nationwide movement for healthy living—The 15-year journey of So Fresh is a true masterclass in vision, grit, and growth. 🚀 Founded in 2010 by Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun, So Fresh, Nigeria’s leading healthy food chain, has experienced remarkable growth since inception, consistently serving up a diverse menu of fresh, nutrient-rich meals that include salads, juices, smoothies, wraps, and parfaits. Says Olagoke Balogun: 2010 – 2025Started with just a dream, 1 staff, and a tiny 30sqm space.Now?✅ 12 locations across 5 states✅…

Guillermo Flor – Venture Capital Investor @ GoHub Ventures [📸 Author] If you’re gearing up to raise capital for your startup, Guillermo Flor just dropped a goldmine. Whether you’re looking for investors, refining your pitch, or building a killer data room, this is the ultimate resource roundup you need.👇 From curated lists of family offices and angel investors to top accelerators, pitch decks, and templates VCs actually love—this post has everything to give your fundraising strategy a serious edge. Dive in! 💰🚀💰The Family Office ListA curated list of 1,000 active family offices investing in Startups worldwideLink: https://lnkd.in/dyCUa3Dd💰The Angel Investor List1,000…