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  • Olabode Ajayi revamps Top Elegance

    Olabode Ajayi revamps Top Elegance

    Olabode Ajayi, publisher and CEO of Top Elegance Media Group, has revamped the media group to achieve a more staggering success in the coming months.

    Ajayi, it was gathered, has been working tirelessly with his team to ensure the return of Top Elegance Magazine to newsstands after a brief hiatus.

    Ajayi told those who cared to know that the temporary suspension was necessary to repackage and re-strategize the business for further growth and success.

    In the same vein, Ajayi’s Top Elegance international TV, which is domiciled on YouTube and has amassed a large followership as a result of rich content, is set to return after a brief hiatus.

    Ajayi apologised for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected break and assured clients that the return would be worth the wait.

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    The media entrepreneur noted that his team is committed to delivering the same high-quality content.

    With new hands on deck including Murphy Alabi, the new Managing Editor, and Dr. Joshua Olusegun Omowunmi, FCPA, FCAI, Chairman, Editorial Board, Ajayi believes the sky will be the starting point.

  • Adetutu Afolabi celebrates new partnership

    Adetutu Afolabi celebrates new partnership

    Adetutu Afolabi, the dynamic Managing Director of Wellness Group, a leading healthcare giant, is a shining example of a woman living her dreams and embracing her aspirations. Her unwavering commitment, sharp business acumen, and clear vision have revolutionised her business landscape.

    One of the cornerstones of her success is the robust and symbiotic partnership she shares with her husband, Victor Gbenga Afolabi. Together, they have set a new standard for aspiring couples, showcasing the immense benefits of a solid partnership in marriage and business.

    Their journey, marked by sweet and bitter experiences, is a testament to their resilience. They have weathered every storm with grace and strength, inspiring others with unwavering determination.

    Today, their tireless efforts and perseverance are paying off as their business empire continues to soar with an ever-growing list of prestigious clients. Those who know Adetutu personally are not surprised by her accomplishments, as her passion and drive for success were evident from her early years. Her rise to prominence simply fulfils a destiny she has long been destined for.

    A pharmacy graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Adetutu has remained resolute in navigating the turbulent waters of business with integrity, hard work, and faith.

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    Her success inspires many women who aspire to balance building a thriving business empire with fulfilling roles as wives and mothers. As the famous saying goes, “When the snail crawls, the shell follows,” Adetutu and her husband continue to grow astronomically as a formidable team, united by their shared values and vision for the future.

    Recently, the power couple enrolled at Hult International Business School for their doctoral in entrepreneurship to further hone their business and leadership skills, mastering areas such as management, financial decisions, and risk analysis.

  • Sola Fajobi veers into fashion line

    Sola Fajobi veers into fashion line

    Sola Fajobi is a name that rings a bell across different strata in Nigeria.

    For anyone who doesn’t know Fajobi’s prowess or contribution to the world of media, he is the producer of The Next Movie Star & Supermom Reality TV Shows, TV series, ‘D8,’ ‘Mama Bomboy’ and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Interactive Media, E-Force, O’odua TV, Dope TV, VCHANNEL, and Troy Lounge.

    For some time, Fajobi has gone underground to strategize on his next move in the world of creativity. While he remained underground, he resuscitated his popular lounge, Troy Lounge, and re-opened for business in the heart of Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

    However, those who are close to Fajobi revealed that he has been so occupied with clients’ projects after he moved his office into Omole Estate in Lagos. Though he’s hardly seen around in recent times, Fajobi is said to have returned to the scene and is working on a couple of projects set to announce his return.

    Fajobi’s decision to embrace a low profile, according to those close to him, is not unconnected with his decision to shock many when he announced his new projects.

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    At the moment, Social Circuit can authoritatively announce that Fajobi has veered into the world of fashion and real estate. Those who should know revealed that the enigmatic personality has completed moves to launch his clothing line, which will be known as ‘Alaremu Clothings,’ as well as Alaremu Properties. With a knack and focus on African print and attires, the clothing line has begun getting a top list of clients seeking to buy off the ready-to-wear collections as designed and created by Fajobi himself.

  • How Victor Odunsi plans to celebrate 62nd birthday

    How Victor Odunsi plans to celebrate 62nd birthday

    There’s no doubt that Victor Olusegun Odunsi has worked his way to the top in the Nigerian agricultural space to become a respected figure in the sector.

    Those close to him will readily tell you that he has always strived to better the lots of farmers and the Nigerian Agricultural sector.

    Hence, it was no news when he decided to celebrate his 62nd birthday alongside the second anniversary of one of his initiatives in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ABAT-2-Million Farmers Initiative.

    On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the event, which will also mark Odunsi’s 62nd birthday, will highlight the success of the agricultural initiative, inaugurated on his 60th birthday.

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    The anniversary, according to Odunsi, will take place at the Island Club in Lagos and will feature a symposium on agricultural revolution empowerment projects spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    A chance meeting with Odunsi will readily see the sexagenarian telling you all about the ABAT-2-Million Farmers Initiative. According to him, the initiative is an advocacy group focused on advancing President Tinubu’s agricultural policies and reforms.

    At the upcoming celebration, awards of excellence will be presented to President Tinubu and several state governors who have embraced his agricultural empowerment agenda.

    Interestingly, the event coincides with the president’s first year in office and serves as a platform for assessing his administration’s performance so far, particularly in agriculture.

  • Aisha Achimugu keeps the flame burning

    Aisha Achimugu keeps the flame burning

    Over the years, Aisha Achimugu, Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, Felak Concept Group, has bestridden the business world like a colossus.

    Achimugu, an embodiment of beauty and brains, has her hands in many pies, including civil, structural, and transportation engineering; consultancy/ transaction advisory services; maritime and environmental waste management and catering.

    In all of these, she boasts an enviable clientele from both the private and public sectors.

    It is a truism that her success stories in all she has ventured into speak to the fact that she is a perfectionist par excellence.

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    Indeed, it is no exaggeration that those who have listened to her nuggets of information on how to run a successful business are thanking their stars for making their paths cross hers in life.

    Besides, she always exudes good humour and bonhomie, an attribute that has endeared her to the hearts of countless people who have encountered her in life.

    Indeed, this serial entrepreneur surely understands the true meaning of friendship and has made huge sacrifices at different times to keep the sanctity of friendship as humanly possible.

    More importantly, the 1998 graduate of Accounting from the University of Jos, Plateau State also holds the ace in philanthropy.

    For her, the thought of lifting a soul and offering her shoulders for others to lean on is topmost in her mind

  • Okewale takes the lead again

    Okewale takes the lead again

    Dr Babatunde Okewale, the  Group Medical Director of St. Ives has a way of innovating every time. It might be as a result of his dynamic lifestyle and approach to life but those who care to know swore that Okewale has always been a focused personality.

    Hence, it was no surprise when TeleDoc app latched on to the success of Okewale’s hospital to make the process of hospital easy.

    In its effort to further make healthcare delivery accessible and reachable to patients and prospects from any location across the world, St. Ives Hospital has adopted the TeleDoc app.

    Sources disclosed that the aim of jumping on the Teledoc app by St Ives is to use the tech innovation to further deliver on its mission as one of the most sought-after private hospital groups in Nigeria.

    “The world we live in today is fast evolving in all facets of life, with the medical field not excluded, resulting in the undeniable need for contemporary technology.

    “St. Ives Hospital recently in a social media post disclosed that its team of specialists are now available on the TeleDoc app, availing their patients the opportunity for virtual consultations wherever they may be across the globe,” a source, who is privy to the information disclosed.

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    Further stating that the patient is just a click away from accessing topnotch medical care from the comfort of their homes.

    According to the source, some of the benefits of the TeleDoc App includes; simple user experience, treatment for various ailments, patients can conveniently access a variety of experts, reduced cost of care, 24/7 accessibility to physicians, distance as a barrier is totally eliminated.

  • Momodu, Fagade turn up as Tomi Falade buries mum in style

    Momodu, Fagade turn up as Tomi Falade buries mum in style

    Media mogul Aare Dele Momodu and politician cum businessman, Bisoye Fagade were some of the dignitaries that turned up for the burial ceremony of Mrs Grace Modupeola Falade, the mother of the Lifestyle editor cum author, Onaolatomirin Falade.

    Last weekend, September 6 witnessed the gathering of media executives and dignitaries from all walks of life at the Events Centre in Central Business District in Alausa, Ikeja for the reception ceremony after the remains of the late Mrs Falade was interred.

    Also spotted at the burial were Olumide Iyanda, Seun Oloketuyi, Teju Ajayi, Shina Oyetayo, Victor Ganzallo, and several journalists from various media houses across Nigeria.

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    The burial ceremony availed Onaolatomirin and her sisters included Barrister Funmi Falade, Dr Motunlayo Falade, and Olayinka Falade the opportunity to drag top personalities from all walks of life to pay their last respect with a befitting burial to their mother.

    The farewell ceremony for the late Mrs Falade has been described as more than a burial.

    On Sunday, September 8, the family gathered at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church for a thanksgiving service which also had several associates, friends, and family in attendance.

  • Bonike Thomas-Ojo takes business to next height

    Bonike Thomas-Ojo takes business to next height

    Bonike Thomas-Ojo, the founder of Domestireg, a specialised vetting service for domestic staff, has taken a fresh route to take her business to the next height.

    She explained that her firm is on a mission to improve the standards of domestic employment by ensuring that both employers and workers are protected through a rigorous vetting process.

    Thomas-Ojo also advocated for responsible hiring, which she said would reduce the risks associated with employing unverified domestic staff and foster a safer environment for households nationwide.

    The expert urged employers to take proactive steps in safeguarding their homes and families by conducting comprehensive checks before hiring.

    In a recent interview, Thomas-Ojo spoke on the measures employers should take to ensure the safety and reliability of their domestic staff. Emphasising the importance of gathering accurate information on potential employees, including obtaining their references, National Identification Numbers, and Bank Verification Numbers, Thomas-Ojo highlighted the importance of performing thorough medical and criminal background checks.

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    Bonike Thomas-Ojo noted that her vetting service, Domestireg, provides a system to ensure that domestic staff are properly vetted, giving employers peace of mind.

    She also raised concerns about the challenges faced when seeking justice for crimes committed by domestic staff.

    She warned that without proper documentation, employers could be vulnerable to exploitation and crime.

  • Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede prepares for celebration of women

    Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede prepares for celebration of women

    Chairman of Coronation Group, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede is in preparation mode as he plans for a celebration for the female folks.

    Those who should know revealed that September 19 will be a special day for Aig-Imoukhuede, who is ready to host friends, associates, and families to celebrate women with various artworks.

    With invitations already being sent out to many of the expected guests, Aig-Imoukhuede will be hosting the 2024 Art Gallery Event.

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    The event will be an exciting new exhibition featuring artworks from the private collections of visionary female collectors.

    Scheduled to be held at the Coronation Art Gallery, Coronation Plaza, on Victoria Island, Lagos between 7 pm and 9 pm, Aig-Imoukhuede promised to highlight curated excerpts of artworks and artists collected by esteemed women and to celebrate their roles in custodianship, patronage, taste-making, and socio-cultural development within the African arts ecosystem.

  • Wole Arisekola plans big for daughter’s wedding

    Wole Arisekola plans big for daughter’s wedding

    Mogaji Oluwole Bowale Arisekola is a highly reputable and cerebral personality, who has been blessed with suave, elegance, and finesse. As a young man, he carved a niche for himself as a seasoned media practitioner making his mark in far-away Dublin, Ireland, where he worked hand in hand with the government to report activities of Nigerians, the culture, and the people through his Street Journal magazine.

    He made a name for himself and ensured he distanced himself from any activity or situation that will or might soil his precious name. Everything he touches turns into gold and over the years, he has established himself as a man who knows the true spirit of friendship and brotherhood which has elevated him to the position he holds today.

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    One thing has remained constant for Arisekola, he is a man who loves his family and will never trade anything for his family. More reason he spared no cost to ensure his daughters.

    Ahead of December 2024, Arisekola has begun preparations for a successful wedding ceremony for his beloved first daughter Segilola.

    According to those close to Arisekola, all roads will lead to the venue, which is yet to be disclosed but is said to be somewhere on Victoria Island for a perfect wedding ceremony that will not be forgotten in a hurry.