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Chief Chris Ogunbanjo
Founder, Ogunbanjo and Co. Law firm

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Chris Ogunbanjo & Co. is a leading international law firm, with lawyers based around the world who provide a comprehensive global service to national and multi-national corporations, financial institutions and governments. For many years we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession. As the twenty-first century begins, we are growing and evolving faster than ever, to satisfy the needs of our clients for top quality advice in an era of globalisation and rapid financial and technological change.

The firm was founded by Chief Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo in 1960. Chief Ogunbanjo started Legal Practice in 1950 as a partner in a law firm then known as Michael, Chris & Samuel (made up of Michael Odesanya, now a retired judge, the late Chief Samuel Akintola, former Premier of Western Nigeria and Chief Christopher Ogunbanjo). Their offices were situated at Tinubu Square in the heart of Lagos.

Chris Ogunbanjo & Co. was formed after the dissolution of the partnership in 1960, primarily as a Commercial Law firm and is perhaps the biggest in this field in Nigeria. The firm has been a breeding ground for many successful luminaries in Nigeria legal practice. Chief Ogunbanjo presently acts as the principal consultant of the firm together with The Honourable Dr Olakunle Orojo, a former Chief Judge of the High Court of Justice, Ondo State and former Chairman, Nigerian Law Reform Commission.

Folake Folarin-Coker first entered the world of fashion in 1996 when she designed a collection for herself upon returning to Nigeria to start Law School.

Born in Lagos, Folake schooled in Switzerland, England and Scotland. Despite qualifying as a lawyer with a Masters degree in Petroleum Law, her love for the world of fashion reigned supreme over all.

In November 1998, Folake launched Tiffany Amber revolutionizing the Nigerian Fashion Industry. Having spent most of her childhood in Europe, Folake successfully translated her passion to a foremost fashion brand in Africa with outstanding global recognition.

In 2008, Folake for the first time showcased at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. The collection was heralded by such rave reviews that she was invited to showcase for the second time, making her the first African based designer to showcase for two consecutive shows at the New York Fashion Week. By 2009, in addition to her main line, Folake extended her creative borders by adding two more lines under Tiffany Amber Nigeria: TAN by Tiffany Amber (a Diffusion line) and Folake Folarin (a Couture line). Each line in distinctive but represents the designers iconic style.

The multi-award winning designer received the Designer of the year at the inaugural African Fashion Week (AFI) in 2009 in Johannesburg. In 2012, Franca Sozzani, Editor of Vogue Italia, met with Folake on her visit to Lagos, and was so impressed with the brand, she invited Folake to be a part of the Fashion for Development Project.

In 2013, Folake became the first African Fashion Designer to make the Forbes Women Power List. Also in 2013, the designer was awarded the Enterprise Award by the Women Inspiration and Enterprise (WIE).

In 2014, Folake launched her home line, Tiffany Amber Living, fortifying Tiffany Amber as a complete lifestyle brand. The home line captures the rich African culture embodied by the brand, and the high sophistication of fine living. In celebration of her brands 15th year anniversary, Folake launched a Women of Vision campaign, in partnership with Diamond Woman as a platform to mentor a younger generation of entrepreneurs.

19 years going, Folake remains one of the strongest forces in the African fashion industry.

Mr. Ade Bajomo, Executive Director of The Nigerian Stock Exchange for Market Operations and Technology, leads the operations and technology transformation of the prime Sub-Sahara Africa exchange.​

With a wealth of experience and track record in the global financial services sector spanning Ba​nking, Capital Markets, Asset Management and Insurance, Mr. Bajomo has been instrumental to enhancing and deepening the technology and operational capabilities of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and the wider Nigerian Capital market with the introduction of modern trading infrastructure and the ongoing enhancements to market structure, product development, service automation and mobile trading technologies. ​

Prior to joining The Exchange, he led several business transformation programmes, product development and business growth initiatives for the technology and operations integration of acquired entities primarily in the UK financial services sector, and also in the emerging markets region.​

With over 25 years of professional experience, Bajomo has held several director level positions, leading the Replatforming Programmes for Africa and Indian Ocean region at Barclays Bank PLC., Technology Director at Fortis Bank, Head of Technology Systems and Strategy at Pearl Insuran​ce UK and management roles at Deutsche Bank and Morgan Grenfell Asset Management. He is also a board member of NASD Plc., a leading Nigerian-based OTC platform and currently the Chair of the Market Infrastructure and Technology Committee of the Nigerian Capital Market Committee.

He holds an Executive MBA degree from City University, London, an MSc degree (with distinction) in Information Systems Engineering from South Bank University, London and a B.Sc degree from University of Ife, Nigeria​.

Airflow Engineering Works Limited was founded in 1985. The company is divided into three arms
Airflow works, Airflow Services and Airflow Renewable Power Systems.
Airflow Works is responsible for manufacturing and distribution of air conditioning products such as window Air conditioners, Split Air conditioners (floor, high-wall and ceiling) and Free stand/Blow Air conditioners as well as Refrigerators and Freezers

Airflow Works has a manufacturing plant for production of air conditioning products located at the suburb of Ikeja, Lagos State. The plant was bought from Corcho Industries Limited of Spain in 1994 and was mainly used for assembly of refrigeration products. It was overhauled, redesigned and new plants and machinery installed in 1995 for assembly and manufacturing of air conditioning products though still retaining the refrigeration process line.
The manufacturing plant is situated on 3.5 acres of land with all infrastructures adequately provided for.

Airflow Services division handles procurement, supply, installation and maintenance of air conditioning equipment in commercial, residential and industrial buildings such as split units, packaged split system, console increment unit and central air conditioning systems like air cooled condensing units, chillers, cooling towers, air handling unit, fan coils and ventilation equipment. The company is duly registered with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to render service to the oil industry as equipment supply services contractors. In this regard, Exxon-Mobil Oil Producing (Nigeria) has established a Master Purchase Contract (MPC) with us.

Stephen Akintayo is a Nigerian author and Digital Marketing Consultant and the Chief Executive Officer of Gileadbalm Group and Gtext Media and Investment Limited, a firm in Nigeria whose serves span from digital marketing, website design, bulk SMS, e-commerce, and real estate. He is a graduate of Microbiology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and the host of a radio programme, known as CEO Mentorship

He was born In Gonge Area of Maiduguri, Borno State to a family of four children, in a very impoverished environment[4] without electricity. After his father's business crumbled, hunger became biggest challenge of his family, and he started scavenging while in primary school to eat lunch. His mother frequently borrowed money to pay his school fees.

Akintayo obtained bachelor's degree on Microbiology from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. While in 5th year, he started a Student Trade fair on his campus. He studied Digital Marketing Consultancy by the Digital Marketing Institute and Harvard University.

He started his digital marketing business by doing Bulk SMS for organizations. He later partnered with United Kingdom companies to scale up his business. He subsequently established his GileadBalm group and Gtext Media and Investment limited to serve thousands of clients. He founded Infinity foundation to care for orphans and victims of Boko Haram.

Space Online Limited is a leading provider of Construction, Development and Management services in Nigeria. We operate across the full project life cycle with strong expertise in Residential Estate developments.

Our businesses cover design and consultancy services, construction services, estate development and property management. We deliver exceptional quality to our clients and pride ourselves on our attention to detail and understanding the needs of our clients and residents.

Tayo Ayeni is a Nigerian businessman with interests in automobile sales and real estates.

Tayo Ayeni was born in Ibadan to the family of Chief Isaiah Sunday Ayeni and Mrs. Mojisola Alice. He hails from Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Tayo once described his father as a disciplinarian and his role model. “I was brought up in a polygamous home. It was quite interesting and educative. My father, Chief I.S. Ayeni, popularly known as ‘Baba 10 10’ of blessed memory was fully in charge of his household. He ensured we did family activities together.” Tayo Ayeni attended African Church Grammar School, Ilesa, and later moved to Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesa, Osun State for his A-level. He proceeded to Italy where he studied Electrical Engineering.

Tayo Ayeni is the Chairman/CEO of Skymit Motors Limited. In an interview he granted Lanre Alfred, Society Editor of ThisDay Newspapers, he said he was privy to know about automobile business and European car dealership during his study days in Italy. Returning to Nigeria after his education, his intended to “revolutionalise the way automobile business was being done back home in Nigeria.” He then founded a company he called Skymit Motors Limited, which, according to him, is a contraction of ‘Sky is the limit.’ Information on its website shows that the automobile company was incorporated in 1986 as a Private Limited Company with an initial start-up capital of Five Hundred Thousand Naira N500,000.00, which has a yearly turnover level of five billion Naira today. Its sales are targeted towards “a selected group of Nigeria's corporate organizations and high-net-worth individuals who are in dire need of corporate, sleek but durable cars at affordable prices, packaged and tailored towards their financial status and personality.” Skymit became operation in January 1987 with only two cars; it now has offices/showrooms in Ikeja and Victoria Island. He is also the Chairman of Affordable Cars Limited, a low and medium car sales and service outfit, which is run by his younger brother. He also heads Space Ventures Ltd, which deals in photographic materials; he is chairman of Space Properties, a real estate firm; Moontrends Holdings, a project financing and management firm, and Limoserve among others

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Nigerian pilot, Ademilola Odujinrin, makes history as first African to fly the world solo | Punch Newspapers | March 30th 2017 |

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Capt. Ademilola “Lola” Odujinrin is a man who thrives on new challenges and adventure. So he decided to join Project Transcend, a new initiative to inspire children and young people, to strive to achieve their dreams despite daunting obstacles confronting them.

As a fully qualified pilot with Air Djibouti, Odujinrin decided to embark on a trip to fly solo round the whole world. His journey saw him going through more than 15 countries on 5 continents, before finally disembarking at Washington DC, where he had begun his trip, way back in September 2016.

The pilot completed the entire circumnavigation by flying a Cirrus SR22 plane, in his “One Man, One Plane” expedition. Ademilola has logged over 4,000 hours as a commercial Boeing 737 pilot since earning his pilot licence six years ago.

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oduastates:
Planning a new thread .
A thread on them yoruba Nation from 1875 to 1970s . the politics ,businessmen , the merchants , titans ,society ,important events ,tragedy,the struggle . Keep it within the timelines.

I want people to research and post on the Yoruba industrialists business titans ,professionals,politicians , players and the who is who of old who built Lagos and the other parts of the western region .
People like
Those businessmen ,from the 1875 to the 197070's .T The Dacosta - Photographer
Da costa - business man
Davies
Awosika
Wole Soyinka and his struggles up to the 1970
MKO, Jobi Fele- Jobitex Sardines and sea-food
Lawrence Omole - international breweries
Bode Thomas - Businessmen
Herbert McCauley
Baba Sala
Albert Ogunde
Duro Ladipo
The Kings ,Queens and the regents .


before the North and East brought their wahala .
Do the research and create a thread .
Include background information

GoldNiagara:
Hilroy do some thing comprehensive on them save for Sade adu, think some one has featured her on the thread already.

GoldNiagara:
Impressive! why the Igbos are yet to get one and yet they will bleating upañdan that they worth shit.

GoldNiagara:
Op do something about seal, chamillionaire and wale, all these Grammy winner guys.

interloper:
You are most likely in Dublin . . . . .that seems the only country am aware has a public holiday locked down for to day . . . . .Good job for all the info by the way, certainly inspiring and a big thumb to everyone who contributed in no small way to make it a resounding successful awareness and challenged the alternative narrative about Yorubas . . . . . . .

raker300:
Rex Godwin Nwoko: super master electronics

Adekunle Ayeni founded Black House Media in 2006 for public relations services. In 2012, he led a team of software and content developers in Nigeria to unveil the BHM App, which is the "first PR mobile application" in Nigeria. The application has been described as "a complete resource centre for the entire media and marketing communications industries especially for the clients seeking information about PR agencies in the country." It took Ayeni and his team one year to develop the BHM App. Ayeni, in an interview he held with Raheem Akingbolu of ThisDay newspapers, said that the BHM App development was informed by "the crave for best practice. It is high time the Public Relations industry in Nigeria kept the world abreast about its stories and the great things happening in the market. It is our belief that Agencies' database, news hub, social PR, news and tips and workshop videos that would be on this application will help marketing practitioners, including journalists to be more accurate and informed." The application was unveiled at an event graced by industry experts. In February 2015, Ayeni announced the launch of his digital media agency, named ID Africa. "ID Africa aims to fill the gap left by digital marketing firms across Africa who currently offers only the most generic of marketing and digital ad services."Ayeni is a member of the Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN), a trade sectoral group founded in 1984 for the public relations industry in Nigeria. Ayeni delivered a paper on Role of digital Public Relations in managing online communities at the 10th edition of a Master Class series organised by the association. Ayeni posited that "there is nothing like Digital PR…What we need to focus on, and talk about is Today's PR and Today's online communities. Today's PR is about story telling, about content. Today's PR is increasingly about using the understanding of the psychology of identified publics to weave our message into their minute-to-minute lives and have them thanking us for it.

Adekunle Ayeni is a Nigerian public relations practitioner, journalist, trained scientist and businessman. He is the publisher of Nigerian Entertainment Today. He is also the founder of Black House Media, a Public Relations firm, and ID Africa, a digital marketing agency.


Adekunle Ayeni, who is from Oka-Akoko area of Ondo State, had his primary and secondary education (Awori College, Ojo) in Lagos, and proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State where he studied Microbiology and got his BSc degree.[3][4]

Adekunle Ayeni, who is referred to in Nigerian media circle as 'Ayeni the Great', made attempts to act before he opted to manage artistes then in his locality of Okokomaiko in Lagos State. He also tried organising awards and shows. A trained microbiologist, Ayeni later took up a profession in writing. He has a career path that has taken him across major media houses in Nigeria. Ayeni has narrated how he embraced writing at a secondary school age. "I started writing in secondary school because I had consumed a lot of literature. My parents had a lot of books around the house. My mum was a consumer of literature…I had read a lot and upon leaving secondary school, I knew I wanted to do literature, entertainment and all that...All though my stay in university I was always writing, so it was natural that I continued when I left.. Eventually, I got a chance to write for Encomium and within a month or two, they gave me the music column to handle."

Adekunle had a stint as a feature editor with Hip Hop World Magazine. After graduating from the University of Ibadan, he joined Encomium Weekly as showbiz columnist, after which he moved to ThisDay. In July 2008, Adekunle joined The Punch as an E-Punch columnist. "Working for Encomium I knew I wasn't going to be there for too long, I had always wanted to do my own stuff, but needed to gain some experience working for others. But because I wanted to also taste the other side of the print media, I joined Thisday newspaper and finally, The Punch. It was after that that I felt it was time for me to start my own newspaper."

Upon leaving The Punch newspaper in Lagos, Adekunle Ayeni founded Nigeria Entertainment Today (NET), a newspaper and website specially dedicated to reportage of entertainment in Nigeria, which online version was launched on 23 November 2009, and its print newspaper hit the newsstands on 26 April 2010. The "weekly print edition, printed in different locations, and circulated nationally (in over 37 towns/cities across the country)"The media platform has been organising the annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference, the umbrella conference for the Nigerian entertainment sector, which brings together all stakeholders in the industry to have a full day conversations, workshops, exhibitions and master-classes. The event, which holds in Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday 22 April 2015, debuted in April 2013 at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos

laudate:
I just said you were good! Nah, scratch that! You are simply too much!

The Headies (formerly known as the Hip Hop World Awards) are an accolade established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievement in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists.[1] It is broadcast live on HipTV to television viewers across Nigeria.[2] The 2006 and 2007 editions of The Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. From 2010 through 2012, The Headies were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Several media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony, including Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.

The image of The Headies was created by Ayo Animashaun, the founder of the awards, and drawn by Matthias Aragbada. The first Headie plaque was done by Jide Adewoye. It represents "the image and the shout of a young, vibrant man whose talent can challenge that of Nas, Mode 9, Kanye West, Sound Sultan and Jay Z combined but who has almost lost confidence in his abilities in the face of daunting odds presented by the Nigerian environment." In 2008, the plaque was redone in the United Kingdom. It was plated with 21 carat gold. The new plaque is a mixture of resin, copper, steel, marble and gold.

Hip Hop World Magazine is a weekly Nigerian music magazine established in 1995. It has sponsored The Headies award since the award's inception in 2006.The magazine's publisher is Nigerian journalist and music promoter Ayo Animashaun.

HipTV is a Nigerian basic cable television channel owned by Ayo Animashaun. The channel is the sole channel with broadcasting rights to The Headies. Headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos State, HipTV's features are centred majorly on entertainment ranging from latest music videos, entertainment news and life

HipTV was launched in July 2007 by Ayo Animashaun as a broadcast platform for Hip Hop World Magazine but has since risen to become a music and entertainment channel.

On November 5, 2013, HipTV was launched on Multichoice's DSTV as a 24-hour channel with a target audience from over 40 countries in Africa.

Ayo Animashaun is a Nigerian entertainment entrepreneur and television executive.

Ayo Animashaun was born in the Kwara region in Nigeria. He studied Business Administration at the Kwara State Polytechnic.

He is the CEO of Smooth Promotions, an entertainment firm that organizes The Headies award and publishes the weekly Hip Hop World Magazine. On November 5, 2013, he led his firm to the launch of HipTV on Multichoice DSTV. In October 2013, The Net magazine listed him as one of the most influential people in the Nigerian entertainment industry

Kresta Laurel Limited Nigeria is a Total Engineering Company with Distinctive Competence and Knowledge in the field of Electro-mechanical Systems such as Elevators (Lifts), Overhead Travelling Cranes & Hoists, Industrial Un-interruptible Power Systems (UPS), Generators, Power Systems, Welding Machines, Data Centre Enclosures, Building Maintenance Units (Cleaning Cradles) as well as Mobile Shelving Systems.

In these highly specialized fields, we represent and are associated with the best names worldwide.

The Company has a highly Efficient Management Team comprising of persons with direct experience of more than 30 years in the Engineering of these Electro-Mechanical Equipment with the aim to produce the best value for our clients

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, making him the longest-serving governor of the state. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). He is the owner of the Nigerian Compass, a daily newspaper.and also Kresta Laurel, a company he started in 1990.

Daniel was born on 6 April 1956 in the old City of Ibadan of the then Western Region. He attended the Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta from 1969 to 1973, followed by studies at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and the School of Engineering of the University of Lagos. His decision to study engineering was influenced by the brilliant engineer and teacher Ayodele Awojobi. Daniel spent much time with Awojobi, and was a winner and champion several times over, on his television quiz show "Mastermind".

Daniel became a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He taught briefly as a lecturer in the School of Engineering of Lagos State Polytechnic. In 1983, he obtained a job with Schroeder (W.A.) Limited, Lagos, rising to Deputy managing director becoming the first African to hold that position in the history of the company. He left Schroeder to start his own business. In 1990 he founded Kresta Laurel, an engineering firm specialising in elevators, overhead travelling cranes and hoists.

Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje (popularly known as Jimi Agbaje or JK; born March 2, 1957), is a Nigerian Pharmacist, and Politician.

He was born on March 2, 1957 in Lagos State to late Chief Julius Kosebinu (Banker) and Mrs. Margaret Olabisi (teacher) Agbaje. He is the second born and first male child of five children (two female and two male siblings) including Segun Agbaje, CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank.

In 1982, Jimi Agbaje founded his own company, JAYKAY Pharmaceutical and Chemical Company Limited and was Managing Director until 2005 when he decided to venture into politics. A consummate professional, he was a member of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (1999 – 2006); National Secretary of the Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (NAGPP) from 1987 – 1990; National Chairman NAGPP (1990 – 1993) and Chairman Pharmaceutical society of Nigeria Lagos State (1994 – 1997). He was a member, Lagos State Task force on Fake and Adulterated Drugs (1989 – 1993), National Drug Formulary and Essential Drugs List (1986 – 1993) and Lagos Hospitals Management Board (1994 – 1997). Jimi Agbaje also sits on the Board of other organizations including Oakwood Park Ltd, Atlantic Hall Secondary School Epe, Jimi Agbaje Outreach (a project dedicated to helping the less fortunate) and has served as business mentor at Fate Foundation

Agbaje attended St. Gregory's College in Lagos and was graduated in pharmaceutical studies from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife). From 1987 to 1990, Jimi Agbaje served as National Secretary of Nigerian Association, General Practice. From 1990 to 1993, Mr. Agbaje held various professional appointments which include National Chairman of Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists. From 1994 to 1997, he served as Chairman of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Lagos State). He also was Chairman of 1994 National Conference Planning committee of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria. Since 2000, he served as National Treasurer of Afenifere. Agbaje was also active with the Alliance for Democracy (AD), the predecessor of the AC. Mr. Agbaje serves as a Director of Vigeo Holdings Limited. He has participated in various international programs such as the Executive Management Program at the Wits Business School, Johannesburg & Cape Town Business School, South Africa; World Health Organization training course on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the Pharmaceutical sector; UNICEF Oral Rehydration Therapy program (train the trainer course). He sits on the Board of other organisations including Oakwood Park Ltd and Atlantic Hall Secondary School Epe. He is a Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (FPSN); Fellow, West African Post Graduate College of Pharmacists (FPCPharm); Merit Award Winner (MAW), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Lagos State)
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deomello:
That spam bot thing is just retarded, you get bamed for what you don't know and what you don't even ok know how to avoid. You are not even spamming, all you are doing is contributing content.

NL is one of the most hard to use and unfriendliest sites ever.

I used to mail the mods to release the account, but sometimes they rectify it and sometimes they just ignore you and look the other.

Now I just create another id and keep it moving.