The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa and champions the development of Africa’s financial markets. My Worst Day in Business’ Peace Hyde is joined by Oscar Onyema, CEO of the exchange, as he reveals the ‘worst’ day he will never forget of running the capital markets of the largest institution in Nigeria. …
Dove and Shonda Rhimes release first film to change how women & girls see themselves represented in media and culture
With Shonda Rhimes as its Creative Director, Dove Real Beauty Productions has released its first film titled “Meet Cathleen.” Launched in March, Dove Real Beauty Productions is a new collaborative content studio that shifts the power of storytelling from Hollywood into the hands of real women. The premiere three-minute film follows Cathleen Meredith on her …
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Linda Wong Participates in “Women and China” Forum at the Chinese Institute
Linda Wong, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Yihai Group, was one of dozens of outstanding women leaders to participate in “Women and China: A Forum to Discuss How Women are Shaping the Rising Superpower” on May 18th at the China Institute in New York. The Yihai Group was founded in 1989 and has …
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs names Dia Simms President of Combs Enterprises
Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chairman and CEO of Combs Enterprises, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, (on May 15, 2017) announced the promotion of Dia Simms to President of Combs Enterprises. In her new role, Simms will oversee business activities across the companies and investments built and cultivated by Mr. Combs. She will work directly …
Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Donald Duke, others to speak at The Nigeria Young and Emerging Leaders Symposium
The Future Project partners the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Y!/YNaija.com to host the third edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders on May 30, 2017 in Lagos. The Symposium will bring together leaders in politics, business, advocacy, media, and more – to engage and discuss the theme ‘Open governance: Improving …
Entrepreneur expands the UK’s first African fine dining food brand
When the world thinks of fine-dining, African food is not often at the top of the list of cuisines to be considered, something which Ghana-Born Adwoa Hagan-Mensah wants to change. Since showcasing her talents on BBC2’s The Restaurant with Raymond Blanc in 2012, Adowa has been on a mission to let the world know about …






