Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Want to be as rich as Africa’s richest man? Here’s the one strategy you need • Diversification has been key to the success of some of the world’s wealthies individuals.  • Dangote has mastered this strategy controlling over 10 independent businesses.  • Dangote operates in diverse fields including Tomato processing, coal mining, cement, sugar and more. It is vital to stress right away that the route to becoming Africa’s richest man is not an easy one. Aiming for the topmost spot may seem like a nigh-impossible ambition, albeit possible. While many who aspired to be billionaires have found success in…

Nigerian startup GIFTY AI wins top prize at world’s largest tech event, putting Africa on the map GIFTY AI is a Nigerian startup, and its victory at the Super Nova Challenge by North Star at GITEX 2023 is a significant achievement for Africa as a whole. Image source: Twitter/@ONDINigeria • Nigerian startup GIFTY AI wins top prize at GITEX Global 2023. • Morocco was chosen as host of GITEX Africa for 2024. • GIFTY AI’s victory and Morocco’s selection as host of GITEX Africa are positive developments for the African tech ecosystem. GIFTY AI, a Nigerian startup that provides an…

Poor Product Quality: Nigeria Automotive Industry Awards To Withhold Recognition Of Automobile Battery Makers LAGOS – The Automobiles And Road Safety Initiative, organisers of the Nigeria Annual Automotive Industry Awards has disclosed that no single automobile battery brand maker and dealership category will be recognised during the 2nd edition of its forthcoming Award Ceremony slated for Monday 27th November, 2023. Mr. Samuel Oloyede Oriowo, the President of the Non-Governmental Organisatio, pointed out that there is undue influx of various low grade classifications of automobile batteries in the country. According to him, it has been established that Nigeria…

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…