No Shortcut, Consistency Is Key
There is really no short cut to success outside the path of competence, perseverance and strength of character
Inspiration
The Ubuntu Way – Making A Case For Collaboration
The Ubuntu spirit is about holding hands together and going the journey together, so let’s commit more to helping each other succeed. Whenever you get the chance to help someone, see the larger community in the face of that person.
Carving A Niche: A Practical Way To Survive A Highly Competitive Sector
About two months ago my consulting firm conducted a market research for a client that manufactures and distributes a product which falls within the category of Fast Moving Consumer Goods [FMCGs]. They are aiming to…
The Man Who Brought The Bacon Home – Investment Lessons from Fola Adeola by Temtope Ajayi
I met Fola Adeola, founding Chief Executive of GTbank, recently at his Ikoyi office in company of two other people. I will describe the 50 minutes we spent with him as my best 50 minutes…
Ideas/Startups That Could Benefit From The #ProudlyMadeInAba Campaign
Except you live in the Mass – you’d have noticed the renewed push for ‘Made In Aba’ support. TBWA with Support from The Ford Foundation is currently running a ‘Proudly Made in Aba Campaign.’ Aba…
Dealing With Misconceptions and Creative Office Space Alternatives for Startups – Part 1
Is it true that people won’t deal with you except you have an office? What are the other misconceptions around office space, rent, and startup options? In this two parts (hopefully) article I will draw attention to some of the misconceptions about office space and cheap alternatives startup founders can explore. We’d also see if we can get you some deals (fingers crossed).
CAC Discontinues Manual Company Registration in Five States
Pursuant to the Ease of Doing Business Initiative, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) discontinues manual Company registration in Five States of the Federation. In a statement posted on their website, the commission explained that all registration…
Goat Farming In Nigeria – My Lessons
The major challenge of goat farming in Nigeria (like almost anything else) can sometimes be the farm hands. Goats don’t just die in high numbers like that..
PASSION IS NOT ENOUGH
Hello guys, my friend, Ogbogu Chinonso posted something about a recent rants on Twitter where a popular Nigerian bank used its official Twitter handle to throw Shades and banters at a British Premier league club that returned to a certain position they never wished.
It generated a lot of rants, different perceptions and arguments as well. I saw the comments of great folks. The comments got me interested as I also read through the sea of insights from other contributors.
Making of A Nigerian Unicorn: Interswitch – The Value of Clout
Interswitch is on cue to becoming Nigeria’s first Tech Unicorn. There are rumours of a London Stock Exchange listing in the offing which will likely value them above $1Billion. How did Mitchell Elegbe start Interswitch…