Oyindamola Ossi- Nominated for Influencer of the Year ( Business & Impact Award) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Oyindamola Ossi is an innovative human capital strategist and talent-technology expert who has established herself as a leader in the future of work. With a career dedicated to bridging African talent with global opportunities, she has developed scalable systems for recruitment, workforce management, and employer branding. Oyindamola is known for leveraging artificial intelligence and technology-driven
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Chimamaka Ige- Nominated for Influencer of the Year( Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Chimamaka Ige is a dynamic business strategist, consultant, and growth expert dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. She has built her career around empowering entrepreneurs to build sustainable structures, scale their operations, and access growth opportunities. Known for her practical and relatable approach, Chimamaka has trained and mentored thousands of
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Joyce Awosika- Nominated for Influencer of the Year ( Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Joyce Awosika is a celebrated entrepreneur, business strategist, and operational leader whose career reflects a balance of innovation, resilience, and impact. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oríkì Group, a leading luxury wellness and lifestyle brand that operates a chain of spa and personal care facilities across Nigeria. Her vision was to
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Charles Omiete-Davies- Nominated for Influencer of the Year ( Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Charles Omiete-Davies is an innovative entrepreneur and the visionary founder of Fastest Cakes, a pioneering brand that has transformed the way Nigerians experience confectionery, logistics, and e-commerce. With a bold idea to merge tradition with technology, he built a company that delivers fresh cakes on demand, ensuring customer satisfaction through a seamless digital ordering system
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Tara Fela-Durotoye- Nominated for Influencer of the Year ( Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Tara Fela-Durotoye is a pioneering Nigerian entrepreneur, lawyer, and beauty industry icon whose work has redefined professional makeup and women empowerment in Africa. As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of House of Tara International, she established Nigeria’s first bridal directory, makeup studio, and professional beauty school, laying the foundation for a thriving industry. With
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Air Peace – Nominated For Customer-Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Air Peace is Nigeria’s largest private airline, founded in 2014 with a stated mission to expand domestic connectivity and grow regional and international routes. Under its founder Allen Onyema, the carrier prioritized fleet expansion and route development to serve underserved domestic airports across Nigeria. Air Peace operates scheduled domestic services and a growing network of
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DHL – Nominated for Customer-Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics provider, combining express parcel delivery, freight forwarding, e-commerce and contract logistics across a global network. As part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, DHL integrates air, sea and road freight with warehousing, supply-chain solutions and last-mile services. The company is widely known for operational scale, reliability in time-sensitive shipments
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Bolt – Nominated for Customer Centric-Company Of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Bolt is a Tallinn-founded mobility platform that operates ride-hailing, micromobility, food and grocery delivery, and car-sharing across Europe, Africa and other regions. From challenger beginnings, Bolt scaled rapidly into hundreds of cities by offering competitive fares, lower commissions and driver-friendly terms. The company’s ‘mobility super-app’ approach bundles scooters, shared cars and delivery services to provide
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NEM Insurance- Nominated For Customer-Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
NEM Insurance Plc is one of Nigeria’s oldest general insurers, established in 1948 and known for serving both retail and corporate risk markets. Over seven decades the company has broadened its product portfolio to include motor, property, marine, engineering and specialized corporate covers. NEM operates a standalone health subsidiary (NEM-Health) and offers tailored medical schemes
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Foued Khalfaoui – Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the MOI Awards
Saturday, 30 August 2025
When Foued Khalfaoui launched Aqwa Studies in 2023, he wasn’t chasing hype or headlines. He was responding to a global gap. From his early days speaking with overlooked researchers and frustrated policymakers, Khalfaoui saw a pattern – brilliant minds sidelined, and organisations forced to operate in silos. That tension became his mission. What began as
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Nyesom Wike CON – For the Capital Leadership Award at the MOI Awards 2025
Friday, 29 August 2025
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has been nominated for the Capital Leadership Award at the MOI Awards — a nod to a journey that began far from the spotlight. Born on December 13, 1964, in Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor, Rivers State, and rooted in the Ikwerre community, Wike grew up around everyday people whose needs were practical and urgent.
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Babajide Sanwo-olu – For the ‘Investment & Development Leadership Award’ at the MOI Awards 2025
Friday, 29 August 2025
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician and seasoned public servant, currently serving as the Governor of Lagos State. Hailing from Lagos, he has built a reputation as a forward-thinking leader with a strong focus on urban development, investment, and economic growth. Sanwo-Olu’s educational journey reflects his commitment to excellence. He attended Government Demonstration School,
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Peter Mbah – For the ‘Excellence in Governance Award’ at the MOI Awards 2025
Friday, 29 August 2025
When Peter Ndubuisi Mbah was sworn in as the Governor of Enugu State in May 2023, expectations were high. A seasoned lawyer, entrepreneur, and technocrat, Mbah entered office with a reputation for disruptive thinking and a determination to reposition Enugu as a hub for innovation, investment, and inclusive growth. Born on March 17, 1972, in
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Uba Sani – For the ‘Frontier Leadership Excellence Award’ at the MOI Awards 2025
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Uba Sani is not your everyday politician. He grew from a modest background into one of Nigeria’s most influential leaders, carrying with him the spirit of activism, the mind of an engineer, and the heart of a reformer. Today, as the Governor of Kaduna State, he is celebrated both at home and abroad for his
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Alex Otti – For the ‘People’s Choice Award’ at the MOI Awards 2025
Thursday, 28 August 2025
When the story of modern leadership in Nigeria is told, one name that stands out is Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, an economist, banker, philanthropist, and now the Governor of Abia State. His journey is not just one of professional excellence but also of resilience, vision, and an unwavering connection with the people he serves.
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Seyi Vodi – Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Seyi Adekunle, widely known as Seyi Vodi, is a celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur whose name has become synonymous with excellence in bespoke fashion. From starting small as a young tailor to building Vodi Tailors into one of Africa’s most sought-after fashion brands, Seyi’s story is one of perseverance, creativity, and entrepreneurial grit. Vodi Tailors has grown
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Grey – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 27 August 2025
In today’s digital economy, cross-border payments have become the lifeline of global trade, freelancing, and remote work. Yet, for many Africans, receiving international payments remains a frustrating process riddled with high fees, delays, and limited access. Grey was built to solve this exact challenge by providing Africans with seamless access to foreign bank accounts and
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Salubata – Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Salubata is a forward-looking fashion startup that converts plastic waste into modular, customizable footwear using proprietary, carbon-sequestering technology. Founded in 2020 by Fela Buyi Akinse and Yewande Akinse, the company designs shoes whose soles and uppers can be detached and replaced, reducing waste and prolonging product life. With headquarters spanning Nigeria, France, and the US,
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Miva Open University – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Education in Africa has long been challenged by accessibility, affordability, and relevance to today’s rapidly changing economy. Miva Open University, Nigeria’s first accredited private open university, is rewriting this narrative by bringing world-class learning directly to the fingertips of students, no matter where they are. Founded with the vision of making higher education more inclusive,
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Kippa Africa – Nominated for Start-Up of The Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
With Kippa, entrepreneurs can effortlessly track sales, manage expenses, generate invoices, and gain insights into their cash flow all from a simple mobile app. This empowers business owners to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and grow their enterprises without needing complex accounting knowledge or expensive software. The platform has quickly become an indispensable tool for
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