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  • Kola Karim honoured

    Kola Karim honoured

    Kola, a distinguished businessman and the Agbaoye of Ibadanland, has solidified his reputation as a leading figure in Africa’s business landscape. Serving as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Shoreline International, he is recognized not just for his entrepreneurial ventures but also for his exemplary character, encompassing virtues such as diligence, excellence, and integrity. Karim’s innovative spirit and strategic mindset mark him as one of the continent’s most audacious entrepreneurs.

    From humble beginnings, Karim has skillfully navigated the complexities of the oil and gas industry, transforming his aspirations into a series of notable accomplishments. His journey is one of resilience and determination, where he has carved his name into the annals of Nigeria’s business history through impactful contributions that resonate both nationally and internationally.

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    Indeed, Kola Karim’s influence extends beyond the boardroom; it permeates the very fabric of the business community in Africa. His contributions are so significant that anyone discussing the evolution of Nigeria’s business industry would certainly reference Karim, the accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist.

    Through hard work and unwavering dedication, he has emerged as one of the most influential business moguls on the continent. Karim exudes a deep awareness of the divine grace that has guided his journey, a testament to his commitment to not only achieving personal success but also uplifting those around him through philanthropy. His remarkable ascent in wealth and status has not dulled his sense of responsibility; instead, it has inspired him to invest generously in charitable causes, improving the lives of many.

    Recently, on a momentous occasion, Kola Karim was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in Business Administration by Fountain University in Osogbo, Osun State. This prestigious recognition is a testament to his profound impact on the business world and his philanthropic efforts. In the wake of this honor, accolades and tributes poured in from various quarters, celebrating his well-deserved achievement.

    Karim embodies the very spirit of generosity and kindness, using his resources and influence to assist those in need. His compassion flows naturally, resembling a gentle river that nurtures its surroundings. This genuine desire to create a positive and supportive environment reflects the core of who he is a leader who strives not just for success but for a legacy built on uplifting others as well.

  • Kola Karim assumes new role

    Kola Karim assumes new role

    Kola Karim, a shipping magnate and the stupendously wealthy boss of Shoreline Natural Resources, is a man of many parts with a rich story that will motivate upcoming entrepreneurs on business success.

    Karim’s memoirs will certainly be an inspiration to aspiring businessmen and compelling textual material for humanity. If you are in doubt, the story of his steady rise in the sector as one of the biggest players proves that he was born under the proverbial lucky star.

    But close sources hinted that he is not in a hurry to release his memoirs for public consumption because he believes he is still an evolving phenomenon.

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    However, the Polo buff, who sits atop other conglomerates as Chairman, Costain (West Africa) Plc, Nigerian Ropes Plc, serves as a Director in seven other companies, including Shoreline Power Company Limited, Shoreline Energy International Limited, Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Schlumberger Testing & Production Services Nigeria Limited, Trans Amadi Facilities Limited, and Grange, will have more than one reason to be joyous, apart from the grace to survive the mysteries of the days and nights in the past year.

    The Agbaoye of Ibadan land is not relenting as he is pulling all strings and firing from all cylinders to solidify his business acumen. With his intelligence and enthusiasm for business success, he was recently appointed as Chairman Advisory Board of British American Tobacco Nigeria.

    To celebrate the great feat, the billionaire businessman hosted his friends and family members to a special evening cocktail at the highbrow Sky Restaurant where he feted his guests.

  • FUNKE KARIM’s large heart

    OLUFUNKE Karim is the better half of silent billionaire Kola Karim. If there is one thing the mother of three is passionate about, it is putting smiles on other people’s faces.

    Though she shuttles between Nigeria and the UK, Funke for over two decades has been involved in raising donations for the education of the underprivileged through many Christian organisations and supports numerous orphanages. In the UK, she has been a consistent supporter of charities such as NSPCC, Trinity Hospice, Cancer Research, Salvation Army, Oxfam, St Mungo’s, Mission Without Borders, Barnabas Fund and CWR.

    Five years ago, she founded foundation in Nigeria (The Foundation For The Help And Less Opportune) which provides scholarships and financial support for those in need, especially women and children.

    She once worked with the displaced in a refugee camp in Nigeria from 1999 to 2003 as chairperson of a charity (African Network Of Friends A.N.O.F) that provided healthcare, clothing, food and education for the refugees from Liberia and Sierra Leone.

  • Where is Kola Karim?

    Where is Kola Karim?

    THE daily life of a celebrity is under constant scrutiny from the public who demand to know where they are and what they are doing at any given time. One man who has become adept at hiding himself from the searchlights of fans and paparazzi is Kola Karim. The CEO of Shoreline Energy International has transformed flying under the radar into an art form.

    Though blessed with the best things money can buy, it is the things that money cannot buy that mostly occupy his thoughts. Even as he revels in his fleet of luxury cars, he does not flaunt them. Rather, he is eager to lend a hand to the willing and the humble.

    While many of his peers are ever ready to speak their accomplishments into nearby megaphones, Kola prefers not to make a public song of his accomplishments. While they focus on the geometric expansion of their bank balances, Kola is most concerned with raising a new generation of leaders equipped with the tools for success in the business world.

    Like a guardian angel deftly guiding and correcting wobbly steps, Kola revels in his quiet role as a shaper and moulder of legacies, a master polisher in whose hands rough diamonds become glittering jewels. He empowers men from his unending supply of intellectual and financial capital and watches with glee as they soar on their own.

  • New lease of life for Kola Karim

    New lease of life for Kola Karim

    Kola Karim, the boss of Shoreline Energy International, is a self-made man who has made it his life’s mission to help others climb the ladder of success he conquered at a very young age. He is the alchemist in whose possession lies the much sought after elixir for success. And he is liberal in dispensing his gifts to those who need them.

    Many up-and-coming business men and women in the energy sector can attest to Kola’s benevolence in their own upward career movement. But like a puppet master who controls his puppets from behind the curtain, Karim does not embrace the limelight as much as he deserves to. Rather, he prefers to operate from the background, proudly surveying the vast works of his hands.

    Through his Shoreline Energy and numerous other businesses, Karim has ensured for himself a lifetime of unmitigated pleasure in the lap of luxury.

  • Where is Kola Karim?

    Where is Kola Karim?

    If indeed there is no hiding place for the gold fish, Kola Karim must be an exception. His is a gold fish that has proven to be adept at hiding himself from the public glare. Despite his numerous accomplishments, the CEO of Shoreline Energy International regularly flies under the radar, just the way he wants it.

    Unlike other businessmen obsessed with raking in profits, Kola is obsessed with leaving legacies by transmitting simple ideas into tangible ventures that can stand the test of time. He builds men even as he builds empires from his limitless financial and intellectual wealth. Under his tutelage, many have become millionaires in their own rights.

    Rather than join the noisy crowd, however, the oil and gas business icon has chosen a life of relative quietude. Although he is blessed with a fleet of expensive cars and even a jet, he sees the luxuries of his wealth but he never flaunts them.

  • Kola Karim opts for back bench

    Kola Karim is no ordinary businessman; he is a god with power to build business empires from dust. Kola seems to have had an intimate relationship with fortune. His remarkable feats and the magnitude of his wealth have caused many to wonder why he has chosen to ignore the limelight to hide in a shell of anonymity.

    In the oil and gas sector, Kola Karim is one of the big players and, through him, many have realised their ambitions to become oil barons. Among other multi-million-dollar business outfits, he is the Group Managing Director of Shore Energy International.

    Kola Karim is a successful businessman in every sense of the word. In addition to his fleet of luxury cars, Kola also owns a private jet and a yacht. Although he has carved a niche for himself on the Lagos social scene, he has chosen to maintain a low profile lifestyle for reasons that many cannot comprehend.

  • Where is Kola Karim?

    Popular oil magnate, Kola Karim, would seem to have a magic wand that transforms simple ideas into multimillion naira businesses. With a wave of his magic wand, he accomplishes feats that men his age only would only dream about. That seems the most probable way to explain the impressive accomplishments of the Group Managing Director of Shore Energy International.

    Realists, however, insist that Karim’s intimate relationship with fortune and stand-out position in the oil industry is due simply to pure perseverance. His rare accomplishments in business have caused many to wonder why he has chosen to ignore the limelight to take cover in a shell of anonymity.

    Besides being the Group Managing Director of Shore Energy International, Kareem is the general manager of several other multi-million dollar businesses. Among his choice possessions are a private jet, a yacht and several luxury cars in which he is chauffeured around the world.

    The avid polo player has maintained a low profile lifestyle for reasons known to him only.

  • New lease of life for Kola Karim

    Business tycoon, Kola Karim, definitely has a special ability. He seems to have had an intimate relationship with fortune and appears to be on fate’s good side. His tremendous achievements and the extent of his opulence have caused many to wonder why he has chosen to ignore the limelight and take cover in a shell of anonymity. For those who don’t know him, Kola Karim is a big player in the oil and gas industry and is no stranger to fame. He is the Group Managing Director of Shore Energy International among many other multi-million dollar businesses.

    A billionaire businessman in the true sense of the world, Kola owns a private jet, a yacht and several luxury cars, in which he is chauffeured around London and the world. An avid Polo player, Kola made his presence felt on the social scene in Lagos. For some time, he has been maintaining a low profile for reasons best known to him.

  • Kola Karim goes anonymous

    Kola Karim goes anonymous

    Kola Karim is like most business tycoons who build empires with nothing but determination, persistence and hard work. However, he has a special ability that sets him apart from the lot. Like a sorcerer with special powers, Karim transforms blurry ideas into multimillion naira empires. It seems his words and actions conjure fortune.

    His great accomplishments and resultant wealth have caused many to wonder why he chose to avoid the limelight like the bat does sunlight.

    Karim, a big player in the oil and gas industry, is the Group Managing Director of Shore Energy International among many other multi-million dollar businesses. A billionaire businessman in the true sense of the word, he owns a private jet, a yacht and several luxury cars in which he is chauffeured around London.

    However, the avid polo player has lately chosen to lie low for reasons known only to him.