Nnamdi Ezeigbo, the Brain Behind Techno and Infinix in Nigeria
BY EMMANUEL CHIDERA AMOKE While Techno and Infinix are widely recognized brands, not everyone is aware that the mastermind behind…
Bright Jaja, the Nigerian Social Entrepreneur, Remarkable for his Quest to Elevate Vocational Skills and Break Stereotypes
BY EMMANUEL CHIDERA AMOKE The concept of “dignity in labor” finds its truest embodiment in the works and principles championed…
Mariam Jimoh: Transforming Access to Cultural Groceries and Empowering Underrepresented Communities – Chief Original Gangstar
In today’s issue of Chief Original Gangstar, our COG is Mariam Jimoh, the Founder and CEO of Oja and a remarkable woman who is changing the way we access our favourite cultural foods. Mariam is not just a businesswoman but also a visionary on a mission to bridge the gap between communities and their cultural groceries.
Celebrating The Appointment of Sheila Ojei as New CEO of Landwey
By Adeke Chukwuka LandWey Investment Limited, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s real estate and property development, has appointed Sheila Ojei…
“There Were Days I Felt Like Giving Up” — Christian Okoli on Life as an Entrepreneur
What many may know is that Christian Okoli is a Brand influencer, Pan-African Entrepreneur, Mediapreneur, and Public Relations Expert. However,…
How Are Nigeria’s Small Businesses Coping?
The current rising rate of inflation and other burdens against the Nigerian economy speaks to the realities of the times.
Showlove the Gifting Startup Raises $300k Pre-seed Funding
Showlove, a Nigerian social gifting network, has raised $300,000 in a pre-seed round led by Fedha Capital and other angel investors.
MTN Appoints Odunayo Sanya as Executive Secretary of MTN Foundation
MTN Nigeria has appointed Odunayo Sanya as Executive Secretary of MTN Foundation. She replaced Nonny Ugboma who held the office from January 2009 to March 2021.
Zoom Reaches $85M Settlement over User Privacy
Zoom, a video conferencing app, has agreed to pay a total sum of $85 million in settlement.
PepsiCo to Sell Tropicana and other Juice Brands for $3.3bn
PepsiCo Inc has unveiled a $3.3 billion (€2.78bn) sale of its Tropicana and other juice brands in North America to French private equity firm PAI Partners on Tuesday as it looks forward to simplifying its product range and move away from high-sugar drinks.
#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 6
Though last Sunday Sunday was meant to be a “no-eviction” day, it came as a shocker when fake housemate, Modella…
Dating in 2022; Situationships Are Not For The Fainthearted
Situationships are defined as that space between a defined relationship and something other than a friendship. It is a romantic…
20 Questions With Dinta Media’s Visual Storyteller, Chimeremogo Nwoke
Dinta Media is not really just a media production brand but we like to see ourselves as a hub for…
How Are Nigeria’s Small Businesses Coping?
The current rising rate of inflation and other burdens against the Nigerian economy speaks to the realities of the times.
Thrifting Is All The Rave Now, Here’s Why
By Amy Adindu The affordable clothing movement has gained global attention and acceptance as we’re all trying to look like…
#BigBrotherNaija “Level Up” Week 2
Week 2 of the highly watched Nigerian TV show kicked off with an early plot twist. On Sunday, Big Brother…
#BlueTunes: Burna Boy, Omah Lay Top Album Picks For July
July was a promising month for music lovers; from Lizzo’s album titled Special and Imagine Dragons’ Mercury, (Acts 1 &…
#BlueTunes Album Picks For June
Gbagada Express – Boj Bolaji Odojukan, popularly known as BOJ, was raised both in England and Nigeria. He shot to…
“A Creative’s Dream” with Jeff Chinonso
On the 26th of June 2022, Jeff Chinonso hosted his first solo art exhibition. The Augmented Reality exhibition themed “A…
Nigerian API-based company Thepeer raises $2.1 million
Tech infrastructure startup Thepeer has raised a $2.1 million seed round according to a report from TechCabal. Thepeer, a Nigerian…
Dika Ofoma, Ugochukwu Onuoha take on grief in Debut Film “The Way Things Happen”
The twenty-minute film focuses on the loss of a loved one, and how grief changes a person.
Nigerian Startups might just be Crippled by a Recently Leaked bill
Over the years there has been talks of amendment on the 2007 Act of the National Information & Technology Agency (NITDA).
Why We Love Kelechi Amadi Obi
The definition of talent is Kelechi Amadi’s iconic story. Imagine a person who studies law in school, gets called to Bar, and leaves it all for something different and unrelated…Painting!
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