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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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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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Interviews Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Discovering your purpose in life is a milestone, but committing to it is what ensures actualization. A lot of people still wade through the waters of life getting by, making money and having their needs met, but not fulfilling their dreams. Those dreams remain unfulfilled and keep tugging at their hearts, making them wonder continuously … Continue reading Interview with George Omoregie, MD/CEO Kids Fashion Mart, Bolton

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CAREER

April 19, 2022

Self-described maid whisperer Ore Sonola holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ilorin and spent 4 years as a relationship manager with United Bank for Africa before switching to her current career in 2015. CN: What’s your job description as a maid whisperer? I work to prevent maid tragedies from happening by creating … Continue reading Career of the Week- Ore Sonola, Maid Whisperer

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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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Interviews

April 19, 2022

The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE Nigeria), engages with and fights for the rights of the most vulnerable of Nigerian children through its empowerment activities targeted at the most at-risk children in the urban slums and remote areas. Executive Director Betty Abah talks to Joy Ehonwa about “righting lives, restoring hopes, … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Betty Abah, Executive Director, CEE-HOPE

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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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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Allergy issues can be quite challenging to deal with, and doctors often have no solutions to a lot of them. This is especially true in Nigeria, so a Nigerian entrepreneur producing cosmetics specially formulated with allergies in mind, is engaged in truly life-changing work. In this interview with Clare Anyiam-Osigwe, she talks to Omonefe Eruotor … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Clare (Eluka) Anyiam-Osigwe, CEO Premae Cosmetics

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Fabriscphere.com is an online fabric store providing a new shopping experience for fabrics, prints and textile lovers around Nigeria. Founder/CEO Ijomah Venn Oputa, a petroleum engineering graduate of the University of Lagos, talks to Connect Nigeria about the joys of selling eye-popping, high-quality fabric, and the challenges of doing business online. CN: What were you … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Ijomah Venn Oputa, Fabricsphere.com

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Chidiadi Madumere is the MD/CEO of Black Purist Media Ltd, a fast growing integrated communications agency in Nigeria. She started her career with EbonyLife TV as the Head Writer for Season 3 of the Naija Diamonds documentary series before moving into full event, TV, stage & film production. Chidiadi, who studied Law at Abia State University, currently sits on … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Chidiadi Madumere, Black Purist Media

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

SharpHire’s Odunayo Eweniyi holds a First Class Computer Engineering degree from Covenant University. She’s been a tech founder for about 3 years, co-founding PushCV right out of school. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about her love for technology, and making a difference, in this 5-minute interview. CN: How would you describe the work you do? … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Odunayo Eweniyi, Cofounder, SharpHire

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

Recently, we introduced you to Laundrybag, an on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning mobile app service that picks up and delivers your laundry at your doorstep. We sat down with the CEO, Mr. Ikenna Iloeje and he spoke to us about this startup and what he hopes to achieve. CN: Can we get to know you? My … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Ikenna Iloeje, Laundrybag.com.ng

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