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April 19, 2022

Olajumoke Lawoyin’s first degree was in law (LLB) from the University of Ibadan. After obtaining her BL from the Nigeria Law School, she worked with Zenith Bank Plc for six years before proceeding for a Master’s degree (LLM) in International Energy Litigation from City, the University of London from 2012-2013. On completing her programme, she … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Olajumoke Lawoyin, CMO Lucy.ng

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Boli Junction boss, Assam Victor-Ifeanyi, is a graduate of Linguistics and Communication Studies from the University of Port Harcourt. She has worked in business development, customer service and in the administrative department of a few organizations. Armed with a professional certification in customer service, she set out to offer well-known, familiar food in new, exciting … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Assam Victor-Ifeanyi, Boli Junction

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BUSINESS CAREER Creative Industry Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Jide Sipe studied law at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. During his university days, he attended the Michael Williams Fashion Institute where he obtained a certificate in sewing and designing before he got his LlB; he actually became a designer/tailor before he became a lawyer. Today, he runs L&P Clothing, following his longtime passion. He … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Jide Sipe, L&P Clothing

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CAREER

April 19, 2022

Grace Edwin-Okon, nee Oboba, has been in the entertainment industry since 1999. A graduate of English Language from Delta State University, Grace studied at Watermark Business School and has attended writing and film making workshops with BBC and Ford Foundation. She is the CEO of Derwin Productions, an organization dedicated to the production of educational … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Grace Edwin-Okon, Derwin Productions

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Abimbola Adebakin studied Pharmacy and did an MBA, both at the University of Lagos. Currently completing her doctoral research at Cranfield University, she practiced as a pharmacist for a few years, understudying during holidays at Tabade Chemists and post-graduation with M G Ross, a sister company to Bola Chemists.  She is a Certified Performance Technologist … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Abimbola Adebakin, Advantage Health Africa

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Chioma Pamela Nwuruku studied Electrical & Electronics Engineering in the University of East London for her first degree, and attained a second degree in Information and Business Systems Engineering from University of Surrey. In January 2016 she founded a Floral & Gift delivery company, Eleanor Des Fleurs, in Abuja.  CN: What is the story behind … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Chioma Pamela Nwuruku, Eleanor Des Fleurs

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Olashile Abayomi studied Political Science at the University of Ado-Ekiti, and has professional certifications in oil and gas and also in HSE (Health, Safety and Environment). An alumni of the Pan Atlantic University where she bagged her professional certification in Entrepreneurial Management, this driven young entrepreneur is the founder of SoupAmarket. She talks to Joy … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Olashile Abayomi, Founder SoupAmarket

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Toks Bakare is the founder of asktoks.com. A trained Behaviour Analyst who has over a decade of experience in the field of developmental psychology, Ms Bakare is a specialist consultant who has relocated to Nigeria to fill a gap by providing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services to children with developmental disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders. … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Toks Bakare, AskToks.com

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CAREER Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo is a journalist, recipe developer, children food blogger, and the Founder of August Secrets Nigeria, a baby and toddler food solutions company. Toyin, who holds a B.A in English and Literature, and Masters in Public and International Affairs, gives a peek into her journey to entrepreneurship in this interview with Joy Ehonwa. CN: … Continue reading Meet the Boss: August Secrets, Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Ezinne Reginald-Okonkwo studied Law at Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State and now runs Somre Foods, a healthy food and drink business. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about becoming an entrepreneur, doing business in Nigeria, and the power of faith. CN: What’s the story behind Somre Foods? After being called to bar, I started practicing law … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Ezinne Chisomaga Reginald-Okonkwo, Somre Foods

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Lingerie shopping in Nigeria has never been better, thanks to online lingerie store, Brief Essentials. Seun Tayo-Balogun, its Founder/CEO, holds degrees in Political Science and Philosophy, and Economic Policy and Management.  A lover of technology with diverse experiences in areas including business development, branding, graphic design and web development, economic research, investment banking, policy analysis/advocacy … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Seun Tayo-Balogun, Brief Essentials

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Oluwaseun Olarewaju, an accounting graduate from the University of Abuja, is the Founder/CEO of SoapboxNg, a private label company that manufactures organic skincare products for skincare brands. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about entrepreneurship in Nigeria, and the private label structure she chose for her company. CN: When did you start SoapboxNG, and why did … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Oluwaseun Olarewaju, SoapboxNG

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Itoro Okon graduated with a degree in Geology from Carleton University, Canada, and worked in both the mineral exploration and oil and gas exploration industries for 3 years before moving back to start her jewelry line, Jewelry by Itoro Okon. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about her inspiration and her entrepreneurial dreams. CN: Why did … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Itoro Okon, Jewelry by Itoro Okon

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Agency 106, which manages talents like Ireti Doyle, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Linda Ejiofor and Adesua Etomi, is run by Isioma Osaje, a graduate of medicine and surgery from Igbinedion University. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about her career, her talent management journey, and the Nigerian film industry. CN: Tell us a little about your educational and … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Isioma Osaje, Agency 106 Talents & Co

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

While some entrepreneurs quit their jobs to start their businesses, others choose to straddle both worlds, running successful, impactful businesses without giving up their 9-5. Iretiogo Oke, a marketing professional who is also the CEO of Protouch Janitors, talks to Connect Nigeria about being a career woman and an entrepreneur, and her passion for sanitation … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Iretiogo Oke, CEO Protouch Janitors

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