OPINION Jane Egerton-Idehen is MD/ CEO at Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) “I am at the SAT SOW 2024. It has given me a lot of time to reflect on the industry and its evolutionary changes. One question I have been asking is, “Did satellites make progress in closing the digital divide?” There have been some changes:◼ The current Evolution has seen more software-driven innovation (SDS), significant strides in propulsion and launch technologies ( e.g. Space X with its Starship and Falcon),◼ The miniaturization of satellites, coupled with the consolidation in the space sector we have seen in the past couple…
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Team Cavista Holdings (L-R): John Olajide (Founder & Chairman), Dele Michael Odufuye (Nigeria Country Director & Vice-President) John Olajide has just been inducted into the Junior Achievement of Dallas, Inc. 2024 Business Hall of Fame, whose mission is to empower leaders of tomorrow through education and mentorship. Olajide is Chairman of Cavista Holdings (strategic investors in the world’s most underserved regions, in the areas of agriculture, energy, hospitality, mining, and technology). A few of the organisation’s investments include Agbeyewa Farms, (set to be the cornerstone of Nigeria’s next cassava revolution) and Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference centre – both in Ekiti State.…
HRH Princess Anne set to present Shalom Lloyd (Founder, Naturally Tiwa Skincare) with her OBE medal On Wednesday, March 06, 2024 Shalom Lloyd MBE (Founder of Naturally Tiwa Skincare) was presented with her Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) medal at Windsor Castle, by HRH Princess Anne. The MBE recognises an achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others. In 2014, in a bid to cure her new born son’s miserable eczema, Shalom had looked to…
Challenging times: Emeka Frederick recently shared his insights with the BBC about the UK’s floundering hospitality industry At a time when the UK’s hospitality sector is at an all time low, industry leaders have said the industry is fighting for survival. Little surprise when Emeka Frederick (Co-founder of the extremely popular Chuku’s Nigerian Tapas Restaurant, UK) chimes in: “Two of our neighbouring restaurants have closed down! They didn’t return after Christmas 😞.” Sibling founders of Chuku’s Nigerian tapas restaurant: Emeka and Ifeyinwa The reality is evident as restaurant closures continue to clearly surpass openings, particularly in suburban areas, leaving business…
Making travel more affordable: Allen Onyema (Founder & CEO, Air Peace Nigeria) pays courtesy visit to Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (MD/ CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc) In collaboration with Air Peace (private Nigerian airline), Fidelity Bank Plc has introduced a “Fly-Now-Pay-Later” solution, which ensures that prospective passengers are able to purchase the airline’s flight tickets based on an arrangement to pay back over a period of time. Founded in 2013 by Nigerian lawyer and businessman, Allen Onyema, Air Peace provides passenger and charter services, flies to major cities across Nigeria, and reaches several destinations in West Africa and the Middle East. Recently, the…
Access Holdings PIc has announced the appointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as Non- Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the organisation, replacing Mr. Abubakar Jimoh who will continue to serve on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. “We look forward to a promising future and the continued success of our great institution under his leadership”, says the corporation. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede FCIB, CON is a business mogul, banker, investor and philanthropist. He was the former Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc (2002-2013). He is the founder and chairman of Coronation Group Limited and its…
Timothy Armoo (CEO and co-founder of Fanbytes) Timothy Armoo posts about building sellable companies and bulletproof mindsets. He founded social media agency Fanbytes in 2017 after recognising the potential of influencers to create relationships with fans. He has helped brands like Nike and McDonald’s reach GenZ audiences across various platforms, with a specific focus on TikTok. During the pandemic, the UK-based startup grew from 27 employees to 57 Armoo recently sold Fanbytes for a princely eight-figure sum, but his achievements have been no walk in the park. His timeline reads like this: Age 10: Came to London from Ghana.Age 14: Started first…
Airtel Nigeria has initiated the ground-breaking ceremony for NXtra, the largest data centre in the country. The event, which held in Lagos on March 12, 2024 at Eko Atlantic, marked a significant step towards enabling enable businesses to locally manage, store, and analyse their data efficiently and securely. During the construction phase of Nxtra, it will create over 1,000 jobs, and, upon completion, establish 250 permanent positions. (L-R): Bosun Tijani (Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy); Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State In today’s data-driven business environment, there is an increasing need for reliable, high-performance network connections to support…
Founder of Cilla Organics, Priscilla Akpason Nwosu, has shared how she felt utterly privileged to have met and spoken with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Director-General of the World Trade Organisation) at an exhibition recently hosted by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Browsing through the Cilla Organics range of nature-inspired goods, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala had exclaimed in delight: “Just look at this packaging!” – and proceeded to purchase several products (especially the luxurious black soap) – much to the delight of the brand Founder. Priscilla Akpason Nwosu (Founder, Cilla Organics) Sharing her growth story, Nwosu added: “Yes, I informed her and other dignitaries…
Street-level digital advertising platform, dKilo – which helps brands grow their businesses by reaching their audience in a more dynamic, expressive and engaging way – has raised $3.2 million in seed funding from Upturn Ventures. Founded in 2020 by Mohamed Mousa and Sherif Abdelaty, dKilo aims to connect brands audiences beyond the traditional digital space, which unlocks new means for eCommerce businesses to increase brand awareness and conversions. The infusion of capital (a blend of equity and financing) will enable dKilo expand its smart out-of- home advertising solutions, using the Internet-of-things and AI.