Dior has worked together with Baccarat to create the limited edition Sauvage Elixir perfume (Sauvage x Baccarat). The iconic scent is known for its intense aroma and it is developed with inspiration from the wild. It is carefully packaged by hand in a crystal bottle. A work of fine craftsmanship, each 17oz. Sauvage bottle is born of fire, water and the expert hands of its artisan glassmakers, brilliantly showcasing Baccarat’s savoir-faire: clear, untinted crystal, with its legendary shine and pure lines, that allows the colour of the fragrance to show through. Each one of the 200 numbered bottles is unique…
Author: Admin
📸 @TechArena On February 20, 2023, a total of 12 startups showcased at the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Demo Day, featuring presentations from the second cohort of startups that participated in a three-month accelerator program . Having received $120,000 each in investment, comprehensive training, and mentorship, all 12 companies presented their achievements to date as well as future plans. They include: 🌐 24seven co. (Techstars 23′) – An asset-light marketplace where small companies and convenience stores can order merchandise. 💄 Beauty Hut Africa (Techstars ‘23) – A beauty distribution company that uses technology to make high-demand beauty items. 🏥 Eight Medical | Techstars ‘23 -…
The two-hour Bank & Entrepreneur Photography Masterclass with Marc Goldberg held as scheduled on February 27, 2024. It was an incredible success, with expert instructor Marc sharing his deep experience as a successful photographer, and the moving swiftly to real-life critiques of 26 photographs (below), taken by some of the 39 masterclass participants. Everything was up for discussion – lighting, angles, noise, ordinary-can-be-extraordinary, exposure, passive income, copyright, watermarks, dynamism, pricing, software, accessories, customer retention, value, and reputation.Goldberg described the earning opportunities for even basic photographers as a goldmine, considering the subject matters – landscapes, people, culture – that are uniquely…
Lemachi Chris-Asoluka (Lead, Partnerships and Brand Projects, United Bank for Africa – UBA) Empowering SMEs: Insights from the UBA Business Series Event The last UBA Group Business Series was held at the Head Office in Lagos, and the event brought together a diverse group entrepreneurs, e-commerce experts and industry stakeholders to explore strategies for driving success in the digital business landscape. Amidst the backdrop of increasing competition and challenging business terrain , SME owners received actionable tips aimed at fostering success in their ventures. Lemachi Chris-Asoluka with Kaylah Oniwo (Media personality); Prince Nnamdi Ekeh (CEO @ Konga); Tolu Alero Ladipo (Group Head,…
Adejoke Lasisi (Founder, Planet 3R) 📸 Adejoke Lasisi is the founder of Planet 3R, a Social Enterprise dedicated to converting textile and plastic wastes into Innovative and eco-friendly products. Renown for her forays into upcycling, her latest venture involves converting Dangote Salt waste sachets into delightful bags. 🎥 Planet3R Says Lasisi: “What do you think of the outcome?We hope the Dangote Group will love this as much as we do😊 These bags have saved up to 140 (250g) Dangote Salt waste sachets from ending up in the ocean.
Do you run an MSME business? If so, Abiodun Kayode-Alli (Senior Manager at PwC Nigeria) invites you to join him and his team in a Masterclass as they take you through the intricacies of taxation in Nigeria. Holding on February 29, 2024, session attendees will receive cogent information about positioning their business to take advantage of Nigeria’s tax laws in the 2024 financial year. Signup for the tax masterclass by clicking here.
Engr. Jennifer Adighije, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Mr. President on Entrepreneurship Development in Innovation & Digital Economy, is inviting women-led business owners to an ‘Emerging Women Entrepreneurs Timeout’ – a much-needed meeting of stakeholders in the NMSME ecosystem, holding on Saturday, March 02, 2024 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Themed ‘Navigating Headwinds by Leveraging Technology for Improved Business Performance’, the gathering will host engaging and valuable discussions as women of like minds explore new strategies and cutting-edge tech solutions for repositioning small businesses towards prosperity. Guest speakers include Tola Adekunle-Johnson (Senior Special Assistant on MSMEs…
Wife of the Kebbi State governor, Zainab-Nasare Idris, has given a N10 million donation to the Association of Kebbi Women Entrepreneurs to boost their various businesses. She presented the support at the closing ceremony of a two-day Ramadan Funfair organised by the Association at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, the State capital. At the fair, which drew participants from across Nigeria’s North-Western states, the governor’s wife asserted that the gesture is intended to support women in being financially independent through versatile trade, as well as becoming employers of labour. Convener of the Fair, Hajiya Maryam Bello-Bala, said the objective…
📸 @CrusaderSterling Pensions In a bid to foster financial inclusion for all, CrusaderSterling Pensions (CPL) took to the streets to raise awareness for its Micro Pension plan, which enables self-employed individuals and those working in firms with less than three (3) employees to make financial contributions towards their retirement. Rotimi Adebiyi (MD/ CEO, CrusaderSterling Pensions) The one-on-one campaign was led by the company’s MD &CEO, Rotimi Adebiyi, with the CPL team interacting with existing clients, sensitising potential customers, showcasing the product’s unique value proposition, and emphasising the significant benefits to be had from owning a pension account.
Receiving the Best Bank for SMEs in Africa 2024 prize: Carol Oyedeji (Acting Group Executive, Ecobank Commercial Banking) 📸 @EcobankNigeria Leading pan-African Banking Group, Ecobank, has won the esteemed Best Bank for SMEs in Africa 2024 prize, during the Global Finance annual SME Bank Awards. The award ceremony took place on February 20, 2024 at Glaziers Hall in London, UK. One of the Group’s affiliates, Ecobank Nigeria, also emerged Best FX Bank under the Country & Territory Awards category for Nigeria. This latest recognition adds to Ecobank’s growing list of accolades, including being named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs in Euromoney’s Awards…