Category: Congratulation

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Head of Civil Service Receives Government Quotient (GQ) as New Book Calls for a Government-Intelligent World

Global strategist and author Kamil Olufowobi has formally presented his new book, Government Quotient: A New Intelligence for Leadership, Service and Public Impact, to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at a gathering of Federal Permanent Secretaries from across the Federation. The presentation was made in …

Hungreeapp Founder John Akinboyewa Visits Lagos For Flood Relief Mission
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Hungreeapp Founder John Akinboyewa Visits Lagos For Flood Relief Mission

John Akinboyewa, Nigerian American founder of The HungreeApp, is heading into Lagos on a humanitarian mission following floods that have displaced families, damaged businesses, and left thousands uncertain about their next meal. His visit carries a message beyond emergency relief: sharing should not begin only when disaster strikes. Sharing is a lifestyle. “When I saw …

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MIPAD Announces the 2026 Top 50 Most Influential People in Solid Minerals

…Recognizing Global Leaders Driving the Future of Critical Minerals, Investment, and Industrial Development The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) today announced the 2026 Top 50 Most Influential People in Solid Minerals, a global recognition honoring leadersshaping the mining and critical minerals ecosystem. The announcement comes amid accelerating global demand for critical minerals essential …

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Brand Africa Announces The Inaugural Africa CMO 100

Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business magazine, MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent) and the African Media Agency, today launched the inaugural Africa CMO 100 (ACMO100) — recognising the 100 most impactful marketing, brand and reputation leaders shaping Africa’s story, identity and prosperity. The full list and in-depth analysis will be featured in …

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Get to Know Austin Okolo

Austin Okolo is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur featured in The Times, LinkedIn News, Talk TV, and more. He is the founder of Gen Z Recruitz, a recruitment agency focused on helping leading global organisations recruit the best Gen Z talent. “As long as I can remember, I’ve always felt different. I spoke differently, acted differently. It …

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She is Anjola Adebowale

Anjola Adebowale is a Data and AI Consultant at a leading tech firm, where she specializes in designing and developing data platforms and generative AI-powered applications, alongside overseeing data engineering workloads. Her work has earned her both the Rising Star Award and the Microsoft Industry Solutions Rise Award. Anjola is not only recognised for her …

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Get to Know Ruth Abalo

Ruth Abalo is the Regional Founder – Head of EMEA at BLK Capital Management. She is originally from Graz, Austria, a second-year student pursuing a degree in Economics at The University of Leeds in the UK, with an expected graduation year of 2025. During the summer of 2023, she is working as a summer intern at the …

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She is Annabelle Woghiren

Annabelle Woghiren is a Public Speaker, Advocate, and Activist committed to creating brave spaces that empower individuals and organizations to challenge the status quo, celebrate diversity, and cultivate equitable cultures where everyone can thrive. Her passion for equity is deeply personal. Growing up, she witnessed firsthand the harm caused by inequality, exclusion, and injustice, which …

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He is William Awomoyi

William Awomoyi is the UK’s Young Ambassador to the Commonwealth, an Advisor to the AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council, and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. Through his impactful contributions to the community, he has received several prestigious accolades, including the Bromley Rotary Award, SMK Young Campaigner of the Year, Rare Rising Star, and the Diana …

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Let’s meet Shola West

Shola West, 24, from Croydon, has earned a spot on Forbes Europe’s prestigious 30 Under 30 list for 2024. Known as the ‘Big Sis to Young Creatives,’ Shola has inspired her peers to pursue successful careers in the creative industry by connecting them with opportunities from major brands. From collaborating with Five Guys to being …