Dr Fene Osakwe, a Nigerian-born cybersecurity expert, was honoured with the Technology Impact Award at the African Achievers Awards held at the Palace of Westminster, UK Parliament. His recognition marked the inaugural inclusion of a Technology category at the ceremony and solidified his standing as a global leader in digital security. This award builds on his historic win as the first […]
Dame Winifred Akpani’s story begins not in boardrooms or oilfields, but in the audit suites of Lagos. A mathematics graduate from the University of Benin turned trainee accountant at Oni Lasebikan & Co (later Ernst & Young), she honed her financial rigour before qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1990 at Arthur Andersen & Co (now KPMG). In 1992, […]
When Layo Ogunbanwo speaks about technology, she doesn’t reach for buzzwords. There’s no talk of unicorns, no obsession with “disruption”. Instead, she talks about systems, the invisible ones that hold up our daily lives, or fail us when they don’t exist. And right now, the beauty and wellness sector in Africa, an industry run largely by women, is operating […]
In an industry often dominated by buzzwords, billion-dollar valuations, and high-profile founders, Dr Toyin Ajayi is building something far more powerful — and doing so without fanfare. As Co-founder and CEO of Cityblock Health, a $6 billion healthcare company tackling some of America’s deepest systemic health inequalities, she isn’t chasing headlines. She’s rewriting the rulebook on what inclusive, accessible […]
The Malala Fund has announced the appointment of Vanessa Kingori OBE, one of Britain’s most respected tech and media executives, to its global Board of Directors. Known for rewriting narratives at the highest levels of publishing and tech, Kingori brings a rare combination of commercial intelligence, cultural insight, and deep personal conviction to an organisation fighting for one of […]
Track and field legend Allyson Felix has officially been inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame, solidifying her place as one of the most decorated and respected athletes in American sports history. The seven-time Olympic gold medallist and 13-time world champion was honoured in a special ceremony that paid tribute to her two-decade career, not just […]
Kepler College has announced the appointment of Dr Emelyne Gasana Umunoza as Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Research Affairs, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and inclusive leadership in higher education across Africa. Dr Umunoza brings with her a wealth of experience in research, pedagogy, and academic leadership. Her appointment is seen as […]
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is reportedly advancing plans to develop a new deep-sea port on the outskirts of Lagos, further strengthening his grip on Nigeria’s industrial and logistics landscape. Sources close to the Dangote Group confirm that the proposed port is part of a larger vision to create a self-sustaining industrial ecosystem around the Lekki Free Trade Zone, […]
Nigerian telecommunications giant Globacom, owned by billionaire businessman Dr Mike Adenuga, is set to roll out a citywide public Wi-Fi service in Lagos as part of a bold move to expand digital access and close the connectivity gap across Africa’s most populous city. The new initiative, which comes under a strategic collaboration with state and municipal stakeholders, will see […]
Once known chiefly for their royal lineage and cultural stature, Nigeria’s Sijuwade royal family has re-emerged in the last decade as a powerhouse in business and infrastructure, growing its fortune to an estimated $240 million. What began as a legacy rooted in Yoruba tradition has evolved into a far-reaching financial portfolio led by a new generation determined to shape […]
