Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

From Accountant to Retail Tycoon: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Mark Akhabue, Founder of Jendol Superstores Most people will only work in one sector, or two if they are fortunate to cross-carpet at some point in their career. But only a few will manage to pool experiences in strategic positions across four industries and end up a top entrepreneur in one. Dr. Mark Akhabue has had a progressive career that spanned across healthcare, aviation, oil and gas, and it all culminated in his starting and growing a fast-growing retail brand – Jendol superstores. Here is the journey of how he…

Oshoala scores brace for Barcelona, dedicates goal to Mohbad Asisat Oshoala scored a brace and dedicated one of her goals to the late Mohbad in Barcelona’s 6-1 demolition of Granada on Saturday. The Super Falcons star had to watch the goals happen all around her all game, but she finally got on the scoresheet in the 80th minute with a close-range finish. After celebrating, she lifted her jersey to reveal a vest with Mohbad’s image printed on it. Asisat Oshoala doubled her tally two minutes later, tapping in from a Mariona Caldentey cross. Granada grabbed a consolation…

RCCG, MFM, Deeper Life Open Camps For Flood Victims In Ogun. The Ogun State Government has said the campgrounds of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, and the Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministry in the state are open for residents displaced by the coastal floods currently ravaging the state. The state Commissioner of Environment, Mr Oladimeji Oresanya, in a telephone interview with Saturday PUNCH on Friday urged residents who were willing to leave the areas to contact the state emergency response teams and the National Emergency Management Agency, who would send their officials…

Top 10 African countries with the most booming financial markets Top 10 African countries with the most booming financial markets • Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the most booming financial markets. • This list is courtesy of the Absa Africa Financial Markets report. • The indexes listed are an average of the scores of six economic indicators. Africa is home to one of the most diverse and expansive financial markets on the globe. The continent boasts varying fiscal and economic realities and as such, offers financial securities that differ based on sub-regions. With regard to…

Mercy Eke was my top choice entering the house – Pere Big Brother Naija’s former contestant Pere has opened up in an interview, stating that Mercy Eke was his top choice when he entered the Big Brother house. This revelation came during an honest conversation he had with fellow BBN housemate Uriel. When Pere and Mercy first entered the house, they were not particularly close. It wasn’t until later in the season that they started developing a friendship. Their chemistry surprised both fans and fellow housemates. During his time in the BBN house, Pere initially showed interest in Alex, mentioning…

How African expats can find an African American realtor African expats in the United States for business sometimes struggle to find the prospective real estate investments they need in both business and personal contexts. But with the help of a realtor who understands those struggles, the process is much easier and more straightforward.  The Value of Working With an African American Realtor It’s natural to be interested in finding an African American realtor, specifically, and for several reasons. Thanks to an abundance of online resources, and the online availability of most African American real estate agents, it’s easier than ever…

Netflix stock rises as it experiences subscription growth in Q3 2023 Netflix (NFLX)y experienced a 16% surge in its share price in the stock market on Thursday. This is coming after the company reported a surge in subscriptions in Q3 2023. On Wednesday, Netflix’s quarterly revenue report was released, and it was reported that the company had recorded a revenue of $8.54 billion in Q3 2023, a 7.8% increase year-on-year. The revenue growth was tied to a surge in subscriptions which exceeded the expectations of Wall Street analysts. The company recorded 8.76 million new subscriptions in Q3 2023 against the…

Nigeria projected to have faster oil-led economic growth by 2024 – Report Analysts at Focus-Economics have projected faster economic growth for Nigeria in 2024, based on increased oil production in the highlighted year. This is according to their November 2023 Consensus Forecast report on sub-Saharan Africa. The analysts project that the Nigerian economy is expected to grow faster in 2024 compared to the projected expansion for this year. This growth will be primarily driven by increased oil production. However, there are factors that will limit this growth, including high inflation and interest rates. Additionally, the reversal of economic reforms and…

Why naira is weak – ex-finance minister Aganga A former Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga, has explained that the naira would continue to experience a free fall if Nigeria remains an import-dependent country. He said it was not a wise decision to defend the naira with billions without appropriate investments in the manufacturing sector to drive the country’s exports. Aganga made this known on Thursday at the 3rd Adeola Odutola lecture, during the 51st Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. He added that Nigeria must produce for local consumption and more importantly for export, for the naira…

Nigerian producer Ragee co-produces Chris Brown’s new single ‘Sensational’ Nigerian producer Ragee Nigerian multi-talented music producer Ikechukwu Clinton Nnaemeka popularly known as Ragee, has joined forces with Grammy-winning music producer, Philip “Hardwerk” Constable to produce American singer, Chris Brown’s latest single “Sensational.” Chris Brown released the impressive single on Friday, featuring Nigerian superstars Davido and Lojay. “Sensational” is truly remarkable with a collaboration with two award-winning Nigerian artists, Davido and Lojay. Both artists deliver scorching verses that elevate the song to new heights. Philip “Hardwerk” Constable and Nigerian producer, Ragee’s expertise shines through in the flawless execution of the song’s…