SME Spotlight: iRefer.ng
Uju Agbasi is a chartered accountant with a BSc in Accounting from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. When she’s not busy running her online referral platform, iRefer.ng, she enjoys capturing images of remarkable moments, and spending time with her family. She talks to Connect Nigeria about bringing her dream to life using digital tools. CN: Why did you […]
Marriage: Taking Nothing For Granted
Is Marriage Overrated? Responses always vary to this question. I believe this is largely because a great marriage is one of the BEST things that can happen to a person, and a bad marriage is one of the WORST things that can happen to a person. It makes sense, then, that some decide not to […]
10 Questions for Coach E, Eziaha Bolaji-Olojo
Eziaha Bolaji-Olojo studied pharmacy for 4 years at the University of Ibadan before being asked to withdraw from the faculty. She graduated with a 1st class degree in Sociology from the same university, emerging best graduating student in her class. Eziaha went on to obtain a Diploma in Health and Fitness, and a Diploma in […]
SME Spotlight: The Healthy Salad Company
Abimbola Bamigboye, Founder of The Healthy Salad Company, holds a BSc in Banking and Finance from Babcock University, and is also a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. CN: What inspired you to start a food company, and why salad? I dream in Food! Food is an artistic expression for me […]
SME Spotlight: RovingHeights
Adebola Eyinade is one of the co-founders of RovingHeights Nigeria Limited. She is a chartered accountant with over four years’ experience working with one of the Big Four accounting firms, and recently completed her Master’s degree in Business Management from Oxford Brookes University. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about filling a gap in the marketplace, […]
SME Spotlight: Jeun
Jeun founder, Kayikumi Stefan Sogo, obtained his BSc Economics from the University of Ibadan and his MSc Environmental and Energy Management from the University of Twente, The Netherlands. In this interview with Joy Ehonwa, he talks about recognizing a gap in the marketplace, the qualities a successful entrepreneur should have and more. CN: When […]
SME Spotlight: Spleet
Dolapo Adebayo and Akintola Adesanmi are co-founders of Spleet. Dolapo bagged an LLB degree from the University of Bedfordshire, in the U.K. after which he worked as a Marketing Director at Trevor. He left Trevor to become a manager at Srata Plus Service ltd and later left to be a cofounder at Vitalis Healthcare, before […]
Why You Should Write A Book
If you’re a reader, you already know how important books are, but what about writing your own? If you haven’t given it much thought, or you’re just not convinced yet that it’s necessary, consider these reasons why you should write a book: You will grow. This will come about partly because writing a book will […]
SME Spotlight: Noxiae.com
Daniel Godwin, founder of Noxiae.com, holds a BSc in Insurance Business from the University of Lagos, a Certificate of Proficiency in System Management (APTECH) and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria. He talks to Connect Nigeria about filling a unique gap in the hospitality industry. CN: What’s the story behind Noxiae and […]
7 Nigerian Organic Brands You Should Know – Part II
As we noted in 7 Nigerian Organic Brands You Should Know two years ago, “the world has gone organic”. In this second installment, we bring you 7 more Nigerian brands you should totally check out if you care about what goes on your skin and in your hair, and need assurance that it’s all natural. […]
10 Questions for Sally Kenneth Dadzie, Okadabooks Bestselling Author
Okada Books bestselling author, Sally Kenneth Dadzie, who is also an editor, holds a BSc in Sociology and recently signed a publishing deal with CSS Bookshops Limited. Joy Ehonwa had 10 questions for her. CN: When did you decide you were going to become a writer? Probably eight years ago. But I’d started writing […]
SME Spotlight: Ezra Footwears
Ezra Footwears was founded by Kene Okafor,who studied Mechanical Engineering at Landmark University, Kwara State. He talks to Connect Nigeria about raising capital and what is important in growing a business. CN: Why did you decide to start a business, and why footwear? I started a business mainly because I wanted to raise income to add value […]
SME Spotlight: TheBookDealerNG
Mariam Sule-Izuagbe is a writer and aspiring teacher. She was a Writer-in-Residence at the Ebedi International Writers Residency, and her fiction and nonfiction have appeared in the Ake Review, Brittle Paper, Ebedi Review, Arts and Africa, ITCH Creative Journal, and Litro Magazine UK. Clearly a lover of books, she talks to Connect Nigeria about her […]
Three Questions to Ask When You’re Bored in Your Marriage
As annoying as this truth is, being with one person forever will get boring at some point. At several points, in fact. The excitement you experienced when your love was brand new and you couldn’t get enough of each other, will not sustain itself. Nobody remains on that high forever, unless they fan the flame. […]
Why Taking Your Ex Back Is A Bad Idea
So your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend wants you back, and you’re considering giving them another chance… Sure, there are times when getting back together turns out to be the best thing, and you go on to live happily ever after. However, most times, it’s simply a bad idea. Why? First off, it’s most likely that nothing […]
Meet The Boss: Kemi Lewis, KL’S Naturals
KL’S Naturals’ founder, Kemi Lewis, studied law at the University of Lagos and attended the Nigerian Law School Bwari, Abuja. She then went on to the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee where she got an LL.M in International Business Transactions. She is also a Chartered Secretary and […]