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Damola Adamolekun is no stranger to high-stakes corporate turnarounds. Before joining Red Lobster, he served as CEO of P.F. Chang’s, the popular Asian fusion restaurant chain, where he successfully generated $1 billion in revenue and led the company to unprecedented growth

At just 18 years old, Khalifa Aminu from Kano, Nigeria, is pioneering a revolutionary invention to transform the lives of visually impaired individuals. Khalifa has designed and developed sensory glasses with infrared sensors, allowing users to navigate their surroundings safely and independently without relying on traditional walking sticks or guide dogs.

Nigeria’s para-powerlifting star and team captain, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, delivered an extraordinary performance at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, breaking two world records on her way to winning the gold medal in the women’s over 86kg category.

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final Group D match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, booking their place in the Round of 16. The win showcased the Falconets’ attacking prowess and resilience as they bounced back from a defeat against Germany earlier in the group stage.

With the win, Nigeria takes an early lead in their qualifying group and will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The Super Eagles’ blend of emerging talents, such as Lookman and Osimhen, alongside experienced players like Wilfred Ndidi and Moses Simon, gives the team a balanced and potent attack that can challenge any opponent.

Ugwunwa’s silver medal brings Nigeria’s total medal count at the Games to four. This marks another significant achievement for the 40-year-old, who has now earned three consecutive Paralympic medals.

Ogunkunle’s achievement is a significant milestone for Nigeria, as it marks the country’s first individual medal in Paralympic table tennis since the Sydney 2000 Games, where Tajudeen Agunbiade won gold, and Femi Alabi took bronze in the men’s singles Class 9 event.

The marathon, which required Ajao to read continuously from published works with no more than a 30-second pause between readings, involved over 100 books spanning various subjects such as finance, sales, management, leadership, politics, health, and mental wellness. This feat not only shattered the previous record but also established itself as one of the longest marathon record attempts in Guinness World Records history.

Ibukun Olubiyi, a dynamic entrepreneur with roots in Nigeria, has made a significant mark in Canada’s capital by opening the first-ever Chick-fil-A restaurant in Ottawa, Ontario.

D’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, has made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team secured their spot with a thrilling 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France.