Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019 Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.
Kola Masha: Agriculture could be Nigeria’s job creation engine Published by Kola Masha on 13 May 2019 Young smallholders face the problem of not having the economies of scale to be profitable. The Babban Gona model aims to address this issue, writes Kola Masha.
The journey so far: Jonas Schwarz Lausten, co-owner, Nordic Hotels Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 May 2019 ‘To be an entrepreneur equally takes a positive mindset and pure willpower to get stuff off the ground.’
Itumeleng Mukhovha: Investing in Africa – an outlook on Nigeria and Ethiopia Published by Itumeleng Mukhovha on 2 April 2019 The desperate search for growth, yield and solvency has led investors to pay more attention to emerging markets in Africa, writes Baker McKenzie’s Itumeleng Mukhovha.
Nigeria’s opportunity to enhance the Continental Free Trade Area Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 19 March 2019 The most significant omission to the CFTA is Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, comprising 17% of the continent’s total GDP.
PwC: Seeing the business opportunity in feeding Nigeria’s 398 million people by 2050 Published by PwC on 19 March 2019 Feeding Nigeria’s current and future population is a critical challenge.
The journey so far: Elo Umeh, CEO, Terragon Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 March 2019 ‘Money follows vision – and not the other way around.’
The journey so far: Walter Emiedafe, CEO, Sapient Vendors Published by Justin Probyn on 21 February 2019 ‘The variables working against your optimistic plans change on a daily basis and it is your duty as a leader to adapt constantly.’
The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2019 ‘Leading is not really about being a boss. It is more about serving and helping people to grow and improve their skills.’
Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019 Nigeria-based Spleet’s mission is to change the way people live together and re-define the future of urban shared-living for working professionals, millennials and digital nomads.
[LONG READ] Nigeria decides 2019: What you need to know Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 10 February 2019 Although elections in Nigeria are always highly competitive and anxiety-inducing affairs, there are two salient differences this time around which should offset some of the usual fault lines.
The journey so far: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, CEO, LANI Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 February 2019 ‘Business and entrepreneurship are not just about something to fund a lifestyle, but [are about] birthing a dream and nurturing it.’
The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 ‘This journey is not for everyone.’
Profit-making idea: Playing in Africa’s e-sports arena Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 Moving into Africa’s e-sports space could be a rewarding venture into the continent’s growing digital space.