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Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos could be world’s first trillionaire by 2026-Report

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2020 0

Despite losing an estimated $38 billion as part of his recent divorce, the Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ colossal wealth is growing at such a rate that Bezos could become inaugural member of the 13-figure club by 2026, at an age of 62, says a new study by Comparisun. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is

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I have employed over 100 persons in this business-Leader of popular funeral memes

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

The leader of the popular funeral memes and Ghanian pellbearers, Benjamin Aidoo, has revealed how profitable his funeral business has grown. He said that he has over 100 employees, joining him to create different taste to people’s funeral. 18 killed during lockdown as NHRC releases report of rights violations Unknown to many people on social […]

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Covid-19: Olam donates S$1.2 Million

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

Olam and its employees have raised S$1,274,340 for The Courage Fund in Singapore. More than 200 employees came together to donate $637,170, which was matched dollar-for-dollar by the Company. The funds provide relief for those affected by the COVID-19 crisis,particularly patients, healthcare and frontline workers. Olam’s Co-Founder and Group CEO, Sunny Verghese

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Covid-19: MTN offers free SMS to Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2020 0

In a bid to leverage the living conditions of Nigerians during this lockdown, MTN Nigeria has provided a new package to offer free SMS to Nigerians. In a tweet recently, the management wrote, “We understand how important it is to keep in touch with loved ones during this period. Now you can with FREE 300 […]

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Coronavirus: Young Nigerian invents hand washing facility, bags bank offer

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2020 0

A young Nigerian man has invented a hand washing facility which may serve as an alternative to hand sanitizers to combat the spread of coronavirus. A twitter user named @Swaggzeez1, brought his invention to Twitter without categorically saying if he was the one behind the idea. MTN launches new electronic recharge platform ‘Topit’ The inventor […]

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Innoson vehicles have 65% Nigerian local content – Official

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

The Innoson Motor Vehicle Limited says each of its vehicles has 65 per cent Nigerian local content, making them indigenous brands and promoting the Made-in-Nigeria initiative. Chief Arthur Nwandu, the Sales Consultant to the company, disclosed this in Enugu on Monday at the ongoing 31st Enugu International Trade Fair. Youth, stakeholders in digital economy — […]

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Regulation, Adoption biggest challenges of fintech in Nigeria, Says Michael Olaitan

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2020 0

Fintech guru and the Business & Partnership Manager at Teamapt Inc has revealed that the Nigerian fintech industry is faced with regulations and adoption as their biggest challenges. Speaking recently to a journalist, the industry veteran said while so many people in the country still don’t know what the financial technology is, the system have […]

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Copyright infringement: MTN closes case over N300m suit

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2020 0

Telecommunication giant, MTN on Tuesday closed its case over an alleged N300m copyright infringement suit involving an Abuja-based musician, Liberty Williams. Nkeakam Abhulimen, a staff of MTN and Chris Anusa, a staff of Defcom Technologies, both appeared as witnesses for MTN at the Federal High Court, Abuja before Justice Ifeoma Ojukwu to testify in the […]

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UBA’s ‘Click Credit’ to ease cash access for Customers

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The recently launched loan package by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC ‘Click Credit’ will address the urgent needs of customers whose salary accounts are domiciled with the bank. UBA’s Group Head of Retail Banking, Mr. Jude Anele, explained that the loan provides immediate access to funds once eligibility is confirmed in less than […]

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Jack Welch Death: What entrepreneurs should learn from World’s biggest CEO

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

Following the demise of one of the greatest Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the history of America, John Francis Welch, an American business magazine, Forbes has revealed major lessons entrepreneurs should learn from the business tycoon. Welch death was announced in a statement by General Electric CEO, Larry Culp on Tuesday. “Today is a sad […]

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Lagos Bus Services MD scores women high in transport business

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL), Mr Idowu Oguntona, has scored high the active involvement of women in transportation business. In a recent interview, Oguntona said 20 of its current 400 drivers are female, and its target is to make women account for 10 per cent of its drivers in […]

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Why many Advertising Agencies went under – Muyiwa Kayode

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Mr. Muyiwa Kayode is the CEO of USP Brand Management and author of The Seven Dimensions of Branding. In this interview with Mike Bamigbola, the DAILY TIMES’ Brand Times anchor, he dissects the essence of advertising and brand management in relation to brand marketing. Your company is positioned as Nigeria’s premier brand management consulting firm. Can you tell us how

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Female fabricator, Ukamaka Okoye seeks govt intervention to produce better brakes, clutch levers

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

In an interview with Nneka Nwogwugwu, Ukamaka Okoye, a mother of four children and fabricator of brake and clutch levers in Nnewi, sought government intervention to help boost her business in a male-dominated industry. We spotted you in a viral video on social media where you were interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Can you […]

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MTN Nigeria announces new music reality TV show ‘’Y’ello Stars’’

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

MTN Nigeria has announced the start of a new musical reality television show, ‘Y’ello Star,’’ two years after its popular Project Fame reality show was put to a halt. Speaking at the unveiling on Sunday, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Rahul De, noted that Nigeria is blessed with a lot of talented people. MTN […]

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Digital marketing is displacing traditional marketing in Nigeria – Ademilua

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

David Ademilua, Head of Digital Business at Classic Ads Solutions, Lagos, in an interview with Mike Bamigbola, explains how digital marketing has displaced traditional marketing in Nigeria. What is digital marketing?   I will simply say it is the use of digital channels to expose products and services. Digital channels include websites, mobile apps, phones(SMS, MMS),

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Lagos Okada/Keke Ban: Gains, Pains of Brands

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

Following the recent ban of tricycles (keke) and motorcyles (Okada) by the Lagos state government in 15 Local Government Areas, the effects have been greatly felt by some businesses. According to Lagos State government, the new law which became effective from Saturday, February 1, 2020 is meant to ensure safe transportation in Lagos. This analysis […]

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JaneMichael Ekanem Curates Fashion Showcase for President Emmanuel Macron at Landmark African Culture Celebration

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2018 0

Renowned Nigerian fashion stylist and creative director JaneMichael Ekanem took center stage during French President Emmanuel Macron’s historic visit to the Fela Shrine in Lagos, curating a powerful fashion exhibition that celebrated Africa’s rich cultural identity.   The event, organized by the Nigerian government and Trace TV, was a celebration of African culture