Oluwanishola Medupin’s journey from kitchen porter to global restaurateur reads like a screenplay. Born in Kwara State, Nigeria, he spent his childhood immersed in the family restaurant business. By age five, he was mastering jollof rice, pounded yam and eba, an early rite of passage. As a teenager, he showed entrepreneurial flair, building a car wash, running a phone […]
Dangote Refinery to Deploy 4,000 CNG Trucks, Targeting $1.1 Billion Cut in Nigeria’s Fuel Transport Costs
Africa’s largest refinery, operated by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, is taking a bold leap towards transforming the country’s energy and logistics sectors. In a strategic move to curb soaring fuel transport expenses, the Dangote Refinery has announced a $467 million investment to roll out 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria. The initiative is part of a broader […]
From Deportation Notice to the Supermarket Aisle: How Funke Egberongbe Turned a Near-Exit Into a New Beginning
When Funke Egberongbe received a letter from Irish immigration authorities years ago, it felt like the final blow. It wasn’t just the threat of deportation, it was the fear that everything she had hoped, prayed, and endured for would be erased in a single decision. But she didn’t fold. She held on. Nearly two decades later, that same woman, […]
Kenneth Nwokike Builds Digital Bridge for Nigeria’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
At a time when access to resources, mentorship, and reliable infrastructure remains a stumbling block for thousands of small business owners across Nigeria, Kenneth Nwokike is rolling up his sleeves and doing what few are bold enough to do: build from the ground up. The Nigerian tech entrepreneur and innovation strategist has developed a suite of digital tools and […]
Chukwudozie’s Salpha Energy Secures $1.3 Million to Expand Female-led Solar Manufacturing in Nigeria
Sandra Chukwudozie is quietly rewriting the script. The founder and CEO of Salpha Energy, a Nigerian solar energy company, has just secured $1.3 million in new funding to scale up her female-led solar manufacturing operations. It is a major win, not just for the company, but for women across the continent who are pushing boundaries in the clean energy […]
10 Impactful Films Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
Cinema has always had the power to inspire, but for entrepreneurs and business leaders, certain films offer more than entertainment. They present the grit, strategy, failures, and triumphs that define the business journey. These stories, grounded in reality or creatively interpreted, resonate because they mirror the emotional and psychological arcs entrepreneurs experience: the sleepless nights, risky decisions, ethical dilemmas, […]