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
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18-Year-Old Nigerian Inventor Khalifa Aminu Develops Sensory Glasses for the Visually Impaired
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGAt 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.
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Folashade Oluwafemiayo Win Para Powerlifting Gold; Sets New Record
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGNigeria’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.
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Shola Akinlade is Transforming Communities Through Tech and Football
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGIn 2016, Akinlade co-founded Paystack with Ezra Olubi. The company’s mission was clear: to simplify online and offline payments for African businesses. At the time, many businesses in Nigeria and across Africa faced significant challenges when it came to accepting payments.
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The fight against Jake Cornish was closely watched, with many eager to see how Edwards would perform in his first professional bout. From the opening bell, Edwards displayed composure and confidence, using his height and reach advantage to control the fight. Cornish, a more experienced boxer, struggled to find his rhythm against Edwards’s athleticism and precisio
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Lake of Stars Festival: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Malawi’s Beauty
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGThe Lake of Stars Festival is more than just a music festival—it’s a cultural…
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In 2023, Rena Wakama made history by becoming the first female head coach of D’Tigress, Nigeria’s Senior Women’s Basketball Team. Despite being appointed less than a month before the Afrobasket tournament in Rwanda, Wakama led the team to victory, making them the second team to win the championship four times in a row.
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Nigerian Doctor, Fola David, Sets New Guinness World Record for Largest Drawing
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGDr. Fola David, known for his exceptional skill in hyper-realistic art, embarked on this ambitious project on July 16. He aimed to create a piece that would not only break records but also celebrate the diverse cultures of Nigeria. By the fourth day of his endeavor, David had already surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square meters set by Ravi Soni from India.
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Chioma Ajunwa: Olympic Gold Medalist, Trailblazer in Athletics, and Policewoman
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGRenowned for her achievements in athletics and her dedicated service in law enforcement, Ajunwa has transcended the sports world to become a symbol of national pride and perseverance. Let’s look at the inspiring life and career of Chioma Ajunwa, from her early days as a sprinter to her historic Olympic triumph.
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Segun Toriola is the youngest of nine brothers. Growing up in a large family in Ilorin, his early years were marked by a keen interest in sports, particularly table tennis. His father played a crucial role in nurturing this interest, even going so far as to build a table tennis setup at home. This early exposure laid the foundation for Toriola’s future success.