Category: Social Circuit

AISHA Babangida is one woman, who has continued to win more souls and fans with her unfailing love for humanity. Her decision to consistently contribute towards human capacity building and more has continued to endear many to her personality.

Aisha Babangida recently opened up on the influence of her late mum, Maryam Babangida, on her personality and her view of life and humanity.

Recently, she told close friends and associates, who had queried about her uncommon personality about how her mum influenced her. She said at a very young age, she watched her father, Retd. General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, supported her mother in all her endeavours, one of which was her poultry business, and she thought it had to be the most wonderful thing to support someone in her pursuit of self-empowerment.

Aisha Babangida went further to say this event influenced and inspired the founding of her Wena Initiative, which has great emphasis on what Nigeria currently needs – agriculture and technology.

It was gathered that Aisha and her team designed a farming training and workshop for farmers tagged: ‘WenaPreneurers’ under the Wena Innovative. The workshop trained 1000 entrepreneurs serving the agricultural sector. 50 entrepreneurs were trained in October 2022, in Nursery Farming, GreenHouse Farming, hydroponics, and Irrigation Farming for two weeks. The graduated participants were supported with seed funding while training continued with new intakes.

EXECUTIVE Director, Commercial, NASCON Allied Industries, Fatima Aliko Dangote has revealed that the Dangote Group has invested in innovative technologies and processes to achieve gender equality and empowerment of all women in the organisation.

Besides, Fatima disclosed that women are playing pivotal roles in the success story of the Dangote Group. To drive transformative change, she said the company is implementing the policy of continuous improvement in its production processes with state-of-the-art production facilities, which are already being managed by women.

Speaking while opening the International Women’s Day Conference in Lagos, Fatima noted that the company, through its Learning Management System (LMS), offers employees a variety of resources and opportunities that help them advance their professional and personal development.

According to her, these learning and development offerings cover vast focus areas and are provided via on-the-job, classroom, and online learning platforms, to both permanent and temporary employees across all cadres, in the Group’s Nigerian and Pan-African operations.

Fatima explained that Dangote Women’s Network through this year’s theme has provided a unique opportunity to holistically examine the theme of innovation and technology from a gender perspective.

One of Nigeria’s finest legal experts, Tokunbo Wahab has continued to win hearts with his astute yet calm mien at every given opportunity.

For those who know the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Education, his firm belief in loyalty remains 100% or nothing.

From his days as a student and activist on the campus of the University of Benin, TW, as he’s fondly called, is known as a loyal personality to his friends, associates, and everyone he holds dear to him.

The managing partner at Wall & Ace Legal Practitioners has proven over the years that his legal career has earned him many accolades over the years since he eminently joined the noble profession. This, he has achieved over the years, as a result of his professionalism and loyalty to his clients.

Joining politics, TW took a leave of absence at his legal firm to concentrate on the national call of duty to take Lagos to an enviable height with Governor Sanwo-Olu and which he has done in the last four years.

Wahab’s firm belief in his boss and total commitment to succeeding with him has earned him a place of gold in the hearts of many such that the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noticed him and his achievements in his position as one of the Governor’s many aides.

In a recent chat with close associates on the success and activities of the government, TW explained that networking is at the heart of digital transformation enabling growth and development across diverse sectors. He noted further that this is responsible for the influx of people in Lagos and how easily they could thrive. It is the philosophy for ensuring top-notch infrastructure, efficient welfare system, good road connectivity, trade hub enhancement, people-centered law enforcement, education, and healthcare delivery as well as other giant strides in Lagos. This philosophy has expanded telecom penetration in Lagos, deepened financial inclusion, as well as enabled social interaction and civic participation in a way unimaginable in other parts of Nigeria.

The last few days have seen Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu in the news after Nigeria’s 16th President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid him a visit in his luxurious home.

The video has since gone viral over the brief dialogue between Elumelu and Tinubu.

However, one big celebration is close by for Elumelu, his family, and associates. Already, the bells are ringing very fast and in the next 11 days, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu will turn 60.

The Nigerian business and banking mogul behind the United Bank of Africa, Heirs Holdings, Heirs Insurance, Transcorp Holdings, Tony Elumelu Foundation, and other investments cum businesses will join the league of Sexagenarians.

For Elumelu, expecting nothing less than excellence from him is almost impossible because he is a near-perfectionist, who has carved a niche for himself. Hence, his diamond jubilee is expected to be the talk of the town.

Back to the gist of Tinubu’s visit to Elumelu, already, tongues are wagging that one of the many individuals, who will be doing so much to assist Tinubu’s tenure in the Aso Villa is Elumelu. It is believed that going by Elumelu’s involvement with youths and different business activities across the African continent, his expertise and brilliance will be duly useful for the success of Tinubu’s presidency.

The Chairman and Founder of The Address Homes, Dr. Stephen Olabisi Onasanya has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) in Finance. Onasanya was decorated during the 7th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State on Saturday, February 11.

The conferment was approved by the University Senate and Governing Council in recognition of Onasanya’s professional excellence, illustrious persona as an excellent banker and brilliant Chartered Accountant, as well as his exemplary leadership in contemporary Nigeria, especially, the real estate industry with positive impacts on the lives of the vast majority of people.

Onasanya, a former Group Managing Director/CEO of First Bank Plc, was decorated during a well-attended ceremony, by the Vice Chancellor of FUOYE, Professor Abayomi Fasina; Chancellor, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Matthew Opaluwa, the Ata of Igala; and members of the University Senate alongside Segun Odegbami and Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN).

A quintessential Nigerian banker, chartered, suave gentleman, and intellectually fertile colossus who transited from the pinnacle of the banking industry to redefine excellence in the burgeoning real estate sector, Onasanya is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Taxation. He also served as a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers’ Sub-Committee on Fiscal & Monetary Policies, and of the Presidential Committee on Reduction of Interest Rates.

An elated Onasanya, who was accompanied by his wife, Helen Onasanya surprised guests at the ceremony when he announced the donation of one million naira to the FUOYE’s best-graduating student in Accounting, 24-year-old Oyedele Abibat Adejoke.

The Oba-elect of Odo Nla Kingdom, Ikorodu, Lagos, Prince Olusoga Elias Adeyemi Olowolekomoh, has lost his mother, Alhaja Falilat Olowolekomoh. The Oba-elect mourns the passing away of his mother at the age of 75.

According to those in the know, Alhaja Olowolekomoh passed away on February 13 and was buried the following day in accordance with Islamic rites in Lagos.

The Olowolekomoh family announced that the Fidua prayers was be held for the deceased on February 21 at the Soga Lekomoh International Limited, Plot 314, Lagos Road, Majidun, Ikorodu, Lagos.

Paying tribute to his late mom, Olowolekomoh, who doubles as a businessman and philanthropist said whilst acknowledging condolences, prayers, and support, he appreciates the affections and sympathies extended to his clan during the mourning period.

It will be recalled that Olowolekomoh emerged as the Oba elect of Odo-Nla Kingdom in December 2022 among the other five contestants for the ancient throne.

Nigerian lawmaker and nightlife king, Shina Peller, has added a new automobile to his luxurious garage. Those who should know disclosed that Peller got delivery of the new automobile in the early days of February 2023. Gist mongers further hinted that the new ride is a Toyota brand. On further inquiry, it was gathered that Peller’s new toy is a Toyota Land Cruiser VXR valued at a whopping N186m.

The unconfirmed gist about town has it that the luxurious vehicle is bulletproof and was purposely acquired for political purposes. It was further alleged that one of the things that informed the decision by Peller to settle for a bulletproof car is the perceived tension in the senatorial district, where he’s contesting. Last year, Peller made headlines when he hosted football lovers, entertainers, fans, constituent members, and friends at the second edition of his Oke Ogun Peller Unity Cup Season 2 finale.

The event was held at the NYSC Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State in honour of the 25th-year remembrance of his father Moshood Abiola Peller, popular as Professor Peller. The event had several dignitaries in attendance.

On Tuesday, February 14, Laila St Matthew Daniel turned 70. A happy and joyful Laila strolled into the world of septuagenarians in good health and peace of mind. Laila had a thanksgiving service in her cozy home with her family who surrounded her to celebrate her milestone age.

The close-knitted event had all her family, children, and grandchildren in attendance. The amiable and sociable septuagenarian continues to make a worthy impact in the world as the founder and president of ACTS Generation GBV, a non-governmental organization that combats domestic violence and child abuse in Nigeria.

In her seven decades on earth, Laila has consistently and continuously dedicated her life to supporting and helping others – most especially younger generations. She’s not one that courts publicity; however, her dedication to her passion has continually put her in the spotlight.

This wife, mother, and grandmother keeps glowing and looking radiant at every meeting such that many young ladies seek her advice and opinion on healthy living and looking good. Unknown to many, the executive coach, leadership trainer, speaker, author, women’s rights activist, and writer is the mother of showbiz entrepreneur and artist management expert Funke Kuti as well as Made Kuti’s maternal grandmother.

Louise Priddy, one of the beautiful daughters of the late businessman Olu Kereku Priddy, is over the moon as you read this. The 45-year-old lovely wife of an upwardly mobile businessman, Mario Bou Harb, has continued to find peace and joy in her union while raising a wonderful family. One thing Louise is fond of is her family. She dotes on her husband at every given opportunity and her three children Khaii, Ayla, and Ora can’t ask for more in a mother than Louise steadily gives every day and all day.

On Friday, February 16, her third child, Ora turned nine months and Louise couldn’t help but thank God for his mercies over her family. She couldn’t stop showering encomium on the nine-month-old saying Ora brings smiles to so many people.

Many years back, Louise was referred to as the queen of nightlife. She was an influential personality in the Lagos nightlife with a base in Ikoyi, where her father’s nightclub, Bacchus Night Club reigned supreme.

Louise was fearless and feared by many while she ran the nightclub before it was shut down after the passing away of her doting father. After shutting down Bacchus Night Club, she decided to open Posh Cafe, an upscale lounge and restaurant, where she continued with her hospitality business as well as rebranding and repackaging after the end of the Bacchus era.

She has since relocated abroad with her husband and family. Louise and Mario were a power couple on the Island, so much so that many rich kids wanted to associate with them at every given opportunity.

Two Nigerian billionaires, who have maintained a strong connection and bond over the last decade, are the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote (GCON) and serial investor and Chairman of Geregu Power PLC, Femi Otedola.

Despite their individual tight business schedules, the two ensure to spend time together ruminating over the future and the next gigantic business steps to take. To those in the know, the mutual trust and friendship that exist between these two billionaires have been emulated by young and rising entrepreneurs.

While Dangote is older at 65 and Otedola at 60 going to 61, the two share a bond that speaks so loudly yet silently. Otedola once told a few associates and colleagues that unknown to many, he has been following Dangote to the site of his oil refinery and fertiliser plant since 2012 and monitoring every progress with him. From their friendly jabs, tete-a-tete, and mannerism, it can be easily deduced that they both have ultimate respect for each other and celebrate their wins and losses together.

For every of Dangote’s big business wins, Otedola is always around him like a man Friday to lead celebrations and vice versa for Dangote when Otedola makes a remarkable business and or life win. Dangote was spotted with Otedola at different times outside Nigeria as he prepared for his book on business learnings with two great writers, Kunle Bakare and Simeon Kolawole working behind the scenes.

The two billionaires were recently spotted at a private function in Ikoyi last weekend and you can tell that their friendship dates back to many years. They appeared like Siamese twins as both chatted and whispered in each other’s ears.