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Sunny Irabor Live -Dr Akindele Talks Business in Nigeria

Strategies For Tough Times In Business

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Ooni of Ife Visits Nigeria’s First Energy Park with Dr. Akintoye Akindele, CEO of Platform Capital and Duport Midstream

In a powerful union of tradition and innovation, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II—the Ooni of Ife—visited the Duport Energy Park in Edo State alongside Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Chairman and CEO of Platform Capital and Duport Midstream Company Limited

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Royal Visit: The Ooni of Ife at OAU

A moment of culture, leadership, and inspiration as the Ooni of Ife visits Obafemi Awolowo University—celebrating heritage, empowering youth, and shaping the future.

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OAU Lecture Hall Rebuild

Platform Capital partners with Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) to give one of its iconic lecture halls a modern upgrade—bringing new life to a space where future leaders are made.

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Platform Capital Portfolio Companies

Platform Capital–backed ventures driving innovation and impact globally.

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Dr. Akintoye Akindele Features on CNN to Spotlight Africa’s Tech Potential

Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Chairman Platform Capital shares insights on the efficiency technology offers as a solution to Africa’s problems, and the intentionality of unlocking the potentials of tech founders to become Unicorns out of Africa.

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Dr Akintoye Akindele Keynote Speech at the EDC Graduation Ceremony 2022

Dr Akintoye Akindele, Chairman, Platform Capital, Keynote Speech at the EDC Graduation Ceremony 2022

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Dr. Akintoye Akindele's Lecture at The Africa Centre (London)

A public lecture on the Business of Africa: Building The Continent of Our Dreams.

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African Leadership Magazine Interview with Dr Akintoye Akindele DBA, CFA. Chairman Platform Capital

Dr Akintoye Akindele DBA, CFA. is an Investor & Entrepreneur and is the Chairman of Platform Capital Chairman/CEO Atlantic & Duport Midstream.

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THE CENTRESTAGE LIVE CONFERENCE 2021 - KEYNOTE SPEECH BY DR AKINTOYE AKINDELE, PLATFORM CAPITAL

Dr Akintoye's speech.

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Dr Akintoye Akindele short interview at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022

Platform Capital participated in the inaugural AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2022).

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Dr Akindele - Only Africans can build Africa, we know our problems

Dr Akintoye Akindele DBA, CFA. at Business Daily

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Africa Road Show 2022

At Platform Capital, Africa is our centre of gravity and we are obsessed with changing the African continent's narrative.

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Dr Akindele Akindele, Chairman of Platform Capital Group speaks to NTV Kenya

Dr Akintoye Akindele, Chairman Platform Capital Group, had an exclusive interview with NTV Kenya

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Dr Akintoye Akindele Chairman, Platform Capital Group CNBC Power Lunch Interview

Dr Akintoye speaks on CNBC Power Lunch on the making of Africa next Unicorns.

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Building Today | A Better Africa Tomorrow | DR AKINTOYE AKINDELE, Chairman, Platform Capital

Betting Big on Africa. Why should Africans care about the global economy?

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LEO Flight Personal Flying Cars

LEO Flight is pioneering stunning flying car designs, being developed through cutting-edge prototyping, and a bold vision for personal air mobility.

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Humans of The Globe Magazine

Africa’s Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in 2025.

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The Art of Capital Allocation.

TThe Art of Capital Allocation in Nigeria is a guide to building lasting wealth and growth through smart investment in Africa’s largest economy

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CNN ARTICLE: Africa’s next big thing will be its tech startups, says prolific investor

Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Akintoye Akindele is a man on a mission to build a new Africa and he is not afraid to fail to get there.

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Letter From Lord Dolar Popat to Dr. Akintoye Akindele

A congratulatory letter from Lord Dolar Popat to Dr. Akintoye Akindele on receiving the African Business Leader of the Year 2022 award.

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Impossible is not Africa

Everything is Possible in this Continent Dr. Akindele Akintoye

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Dr. Akintoye Edition

The Alkebulan Never Quit on Africa

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Platform Capital launches Africa Walk to change Africa’s misconception, attract investors

Platform Capital, a top investment and advisory service provider to global businesses, through its subsidiary

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Platform Capital Group Awards $50,000 Annual Grant in Perpetuity to ElectHER

s commitment to women’s empowerment and political participation, Platform Capital Group has committed to supporting ElectHER, a Nigerian female-focused advocacy organisation with an annual grant of $50,000.

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Dr. Akintoye Akindele at Premium Trust Bank Opening

Dr. Akintoye Akindele Escorted the Olowu of Owu and joined the Governor to cut the ribbon. He Delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the Alake.

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Empowering the Next Generation

Platform Capital, Readland Global, and the US Consulate host a transformative children’s event.

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Africa Business Convention 2023

The third edition of Africa Business Convention (ABC) is a premier business convening, powered by BusinessDay (Nigeria), for business leaders, governments, policy makers, investors, and entrepreneurs across Africa and beyond.

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Business Day CEO Forum 2021

Reboot: Regaining Strategic Flexibility in the Age of Uncertainty

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Investing in the Future of Africa

Africa Walk, an annual event by investment firm Platform Capital, will be held in Nigeria and Senegal from July 24-27. It aims to bring together global investors and stakeholders to dispel misconceptions about Africa’s creative industry and foster investments in music, cuisine, art, and movies on the continent.

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Unleashing the potential and value of the African Creative Industry

Themed “Unleashing the potential and value of the African Creative Industry,” the continent’s billion-dollar creative industry will be at the center of conversations at the event, which aims to shine a spotlight on the possibilities and untapped value that the industry holds.

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