BlockchainStartups

MARA Announced $23 Million in Funding from Coinbase Ventures

MARA, a Pan-African crypto exchange, recently launched and announced $23 million in funding from Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research (FTX), Distributed Global, TQ Ventures, DIGITAL, Nexo, Huobi Ventures, Day One Ventures, Infinite Capital, DAO Jones (investment DAO backed by Mike Shinoda, Steve Aoki and Disclosure), and nearly 100 other crypto investors, and angels including Amit Bhatia and Hamad…
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EventsFashion

Join Ezinne Akudo for the Global Online Launch of her Lifestyle Brand

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Ezinne Akudo will host the global online launch of her lifestyle brand NKASSI. Hosted via an engaging Instagram Live, the virtual party will officially launch the brand’s e-commerce website and give insights into the brand’s narrative, among other fun activities. At the launch event, Ezinne will be joined by a surprise special guest. Together, they will emphasize…
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EventsMarket

The 5th Lagos Leather Fair is Here

To showcase the diversity and talent of key players in the industry; leather enthusiasts, designers, manufacturers, and fashion experts will meet at the Balmoral Convention Center Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos for the Lagos Leather Fair, the biggest leather…
Market

Enioluwa Adeoluwa is the First Nigerian Brand Ambassador for Crocs

Enioluwa Adeoluwa has just landed a new role: Nigerian Brand Ambassador for Crocs, and the first at that. In partnership with Crocs, the beauty influencer will use his platform to bring attention to the designs and creativity of the footwear in Nigeria. He will also inspire others to feel comfortable in their shoes by showing their personal Crocs style through exciting new collections and…
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Transportation

GIGM Appoints Enahoro Okhae As CEO

GIG Mobility (GIGM), a tech-enabled mobility company, under the management and leadership of Greatman Legend (formally GIG Group) has announced the appointment of Enahoro Okhae as Chief Executive Officer for GIGM. The new CEO also seized the opportunity to share his vision…
Agriculture

OPPORTUNITIES BECKON FOR NIGERIA'S PALM OIL PRODUCER

Palm oil producers in Nigeria have been posting record revenues and profits in the past 5 years.largely on account of import restrictions that more or less guaranteed their position as suppliers of last resort to diverse commercial and individual users, As reported by…
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Interesting business fun facts - Curated by Pelumi

-Pepsi took inspiration for its name from the digestive enzyme pepsin. -McDonald’s originally sold hot dogs, not burgers. -Over 8,000 glasses of Coca-Cola are consumed every second. – A perfect pint of Guinness should take 119.5 seconds while pouring at 45 degrees. -Carlsberg’s logo used a swastika symbol which was later removed for resembling the Nazi insignia. -Apple’s…
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