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Pan-African University, Lagos
Pan-Atlantic University is a private, non-profit educational institution in Lekki, Lagos State. Timeline The university had its origin as the Lagos Business School (LBS), established in 1991. The federal government approved the university as Pan-African University in 2002, and the LBS became its first school. The Ajah Campus was completed in 2003 and in 2010 work began on the Ibeju-Lekki campus. In September 2011 the university launched the Virtual Museum of Modern Nigerian Art, a website created by Jess Castellote, a Spanish architect that includes over 400 works from 81 artists, including pioneering Nigerian artists such as Aina Onabolu and Bruce Onobrakpeya and emerging artists such as Richardson Ovbiebo and Babalola Lawson. In November and December 2011 the EDC, for the first time, marked the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), with a series of events in Lagos. Many Nigerians have ambitions to start a business, and the conference was extremely well-attended. EDC has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Odein Ajumogobia
Henry Odein Ajumogobia (born 29 June 1956) is a Nigerian lawyer who served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources between 2007 and 2009 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from April 2010 to July 2011. He was also Head of Nigeria's delegation to OPEC from July 2007 to December 2008. In August 1983, Ajumogobia and Christopher Nonyelum Okeke founded a legal firm, Ajumogobia and Okeke. Biography Education Henry Odein Ajumogobia attended the following schools : LL.B (Lagos) Faculty (Prizes for best graduating student, and subject prizes; Federal Government of Nigeria merit award for Academic Excellence at the University of Lagos 975–1978; B.L Nigeria Law School (1979); LL.M (Harvard) (1988) University of Lagos Law Society Award for distinction in the legal profession; Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (London, 1996); LL.D (Honoris Causa) former Rivers State University of Science and Technology, now Rivers State University (2012). Career: Teaching Assistant, Fac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guardian (Nigeria)
''The Guardian'' is a Nigerian independent daily newspaper, established in 1983, published by Guardian Newspapers Limited in Lagos, Nigeria History ''The Guardian'' was established in 1983 by Alex Ibru, an entrepreneur, and Stanley Macebuh, a top journalist with the '' Daily Times'' newspapers, with its model copied from the original ''The Guardian'' in the UK. ''The Guardian'' was a pioneer in introducing high-quality journalism to Nigeria with thoughtful editorial content. The paper was first published on 22 February 1983 as a weekly, appearing on Sundays. It started daily publication on 4 July 1983. During the administration of General Muhammadu Buhari, reporters Tunde Thompson and Nduka Irabor were both sent to jail in 1984 under Decree No. 4 of 1984, which suppressed journalistic freedom. On 26 August 1989 ''The Guardian'' published a long letter by Dr. Bekolari Ransome-Kuti, a human-rights activist, entitled "Open Letter to President Babangida", in which he criticized what ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jadesola Osiberu
Jadesola Osiberu is a Nigerian writer, director and producer and founder of Greoh Studios. She is known for ''Isoken'' (2017), '' Sugar Rush'' (2019), ''Brotherhood'' (2022) and ''Gangs of Lagos'', the first Nigerian original film set to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. In September 2022, Osiberu's Greoh Studios signed a three-year deal with Amazon to develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films. Early life and education Born to a royal family in 1985, Osiberu's father, Oba Adewale Osiberu is the ''Elepe of Epe Sagamu''. Osiberu had her secondary education in Ibadan, before obtaining a Computer Systems Engineering degree from University of Manchester. She is also an alumna of Pan-Atlantic University, where she studied Media and Communications. Career Despite working professionally as a software developer after graduation, Osiberu decided to change career to film-making. In celebrating the Women's History Month, ''Pulse'' included her in its list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olalekan Olude
Olalekan Olude is a Nigerian entrepreneur, the co-founder of Jobberman, West Africa's most popular job search engine and Special Adviser on Job Creation and Youth Empowerment to Ogun state Governor Dapo Abiodun. Olude was named as one of the 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians by Avance Media in 2016. Educational background Olude is from Imasayi in Yewa North Local Government in Ogun State; he started his education at Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, between 1993 and 1999 where he obtained his Senior School Leaving Certificate. He proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ... where he earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science between 2005 and 2009. He also attended Lagos Business School (Pan Atlantic University), where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibidunni Ighodalo
Ibidunni Ighodalo (July 1980 – 14 June 2020) was a beauty queen, an event management expert, a philanthropist, and a co-pastor of Trinity House Church, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the founder of Elizabeth R, a public relations and event company; and Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation, a non-profit organization that is focused on supporting families with infertility challenges. Biography Ibidunni Ighodalo was born in Kaduna, Kaduna State on 19 July 1980. She is the fifth child of eight children of Olaleye Ajayi. Ighodalo attended K-Kotun Primary School in Surulere, Lagos and did her Secondary School at Federal Government Girls College, Oyo State. Afterwards, she applied to study Medicine at the University of Lagos, Akoka, which was her father's choice. However, her admission paper got mixed up with someone else, and she decided to study Microbiology. Upon the completion of her Bachelor degree, she acquired further training in Business Management from the Lagos Business School. She was al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kemi Lala Akindoju
Kemi "Lala" Akindoju is a Nigerian actress. She won an Africa Magic trailbrailzer award for her role in the film adaptation of ''Dazzling Mirage''. Personal life Akindoju was born on 8 March 1987 in a family of 4 children. She's a native of Ondo State. She had her secondary education at Queens College, Lagos. After obtaining her West African Examinations Council examination, She proceeded to study insurance at University of Lagos. She also received a master's degree from Pan-Atlantic University, studying media and communication. She married Chef Fregz in September 2018 and had a son in February 2021. Career She started her acting career in 2005 from stage performance before venturing into feature films. Filmography * '' Alan Poza'' (with OC Ukeje) * ''Dazzling Mirage'' * '' The CEO'' * ''Fifty'' *'' Suru L'ere'' *''Òlòtūré'' *''Potato Potahto'' *''The Smart Money Woman'' *''Lizard'' * Ada the Country Awards and nominations * The Future Awards - 2010 Actor of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Jacobs
Fẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin which means "love Me". Femi is most commonly a diminutive form of "Olufemi" (or Olúfẹ́mi) which means "The Lord loves me" ("Olú" means Lord, Leader, or the "Prominent one," in the Yoruba language). "Olufemi" can also be diminutive of "Olúwafẹ́mi". Other full forms of the name include Olorunfemi (God loves me), Jesufemi (Jesus loves me), Nifemi (Have my love), Babafemi (Father loves me), Obafemi (The King loves me), Adefemi (Royalty loves me), Ifafemi (Ifa loves me) etc. People Acting * Femi Taylor, British dancer and actress * Femi Emiola, American actress * Femi Oyeniran, British actor ArtFemi Ford American Artist Politics * Femi Fani-Kayode (born 1960), Nigerian politician * Femi Gbaja Biamila (born 1962), Nigerian politician * Femi Oluwole (born 1990), British political activist * Femi Pedro (born 1955), Nigerian politician * Femi Okurounmu, Nigerian politician, Senator for Ogun Central * Femi Adesina, Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi
Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi was a Nigerian broadcaster at The Beat 99.9 FM (she resigned in December 2021), entrepreneur and co-host of "Off-Air with Gbemi & Toolz" podcast. Gbemi is the grand-daughter of late Olowo of Owo Sir Olateru-Olagbegi II KBE. In 2008, Gbemi won the on-air personality of the year at the Future Awards Africa. In 2015, Gbemi founded Gbemisoke shoes. A shoe line created for women with difficulties in shopping for the right shoe size. At the fifth edition of the Arise Fashion Week, Lagos in 2018, Gbemi walked the runway for FIA Factory. In 2019, Gbemi became one of the faces from Megalectrics Ltd for Rémy Martin. Early life Gbemi was born on July 18, 1984, to Banke and Yemi Olateru-Olagbegi in St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos. She attended Pampers Private School, Surulere, The Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo between 1993 to 1997 then continued her secondary school education at Queens College, Yaba where she graduated in 2000. She obtained a B.A. in communica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gbenga Daniel
Gbenga Daniel (born 6 April 1956) is a Nigerian politician and Governor of Ogun State of Nigeria from 29 May 2003 to 29 May 2011. He is the owner of Kresta Laurel, an Electro-mechanical Engineering company, he started in 1990. He is also the Founder of Conference Hotels with branches in Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Abeokuta and Isheri part of Lagos. As governor, his programs on Public Private Partnership attracted several businesses into the State during his tenure. Early life and education Gbenga Daniel was born on 6 April 1956 in Ibadan, Oyo State, to Christian parents, Most Rev. Adebola Daniel of Makun, Sagamu and Madam Olaitan Daniel of Omu-Ijebu. His father was a notable missionary of the Church of the Lord (Aladura) while his mother was a trader. Daniel attended the Baptist Boys' High School, Abeokuta from 1969 to 1973. While there, he represented the school in debates and quiz competitions – a factor that made him exceptionally popular among his contemporaries and stimulated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ubong King
Ubong King (22 August 1972 – 26 December 2020) was a Nigerian business consultant, security expert and motivational speaker. King was the president of the Ubong King Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organisation targeted at training young people towards leadership. He was also the convener of a youth empowerment conference in Africa, Thinkation. Prior to his foray into full-time youth development and mentorship, Ubong King worked as the Chief Executive Officer, Protection Plus Securities Limited. He was a frequent speaker at various seminars, conferences and workshops in Nigeria and across Africa as a result of his passion for youth development and the economic liberation of Africa as a continent. Early life and education Ubong King was born in Lagos State. He obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate from the Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos. King then proceeded to the University of Calabar, where he studied Agriculture Education. Career Ubon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina OON is a Nigerian journalist who served as the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. Education Adesina attended Obafemi Awolowo University Osun, State and then he was at Lagos Business School. Career Femi Adesina started his career in journalism as a writer for Radio Lagos, he then later joined Vanguard Newspapers. Adesina wrote for Vanguard Newspapers The vanguard (also called the advance guard) is the leading part of an advancing military formation. It has a number of functions, including seeking out the enemy and securing ground in advance of the main force. History The vanguard derives fr ... and National Concord Newspapers before joining '' The Sun Newspaper'', where he rose to editor-in-chief. He also served a two-year term as president of the Nigerian board of Editors. Although re-elected for a second term as Guild president, Adesina stepped down after receiving his government a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seyi Makinde
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde (born 25 December 1967) is a Nigerian businessman, politician and philanthropist who has served as Governor of Oyo State since 29 May 2019. He is an engineer and a subject matter expert on fluid and gas metering. He is the group managing director of Makon Group Limited; an indigenous oil and gas company in Nigeria. He established his first oil and gas private business called Makon Engineering and Technical Services, (METS) at the age of 29 in the year 1997, after earning years of work experience with international oil and gas companies. Makinde had contested for the 2015 Oyo State gubernatorial election on the platform Social Democratic Party (Nigeria), Social Democratic Party (SDP) but lost. Early life and education Makinde was born to a teacher turned accountant, Pa Olatubosun Makinde, and Abigail Makinde of Aigbofa Compound in Oja’ba, Ibadan, Oyo State. He is the third child of the family. Makinde began his education at St Paul Primary School and com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
