Meet the Boss: Ezinne Chisomaga Reginald-Okonkwo, Somre Foods
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 […]
Interview with George Omoregie, MD/CEO Kids Fashion Mart, Bolton
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 […]
Career of the Week- Ore Sonola, Maid Whisperer
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Seun Tayo-Balogun, Brief Essentials
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 […]
5 Minutes with Betty Abah, Executive Director, CEE-HOPE
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, […]
Meet the Boss: Oluwaseun Olarewaju, SoapboxNG
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Itoro Okon, Jewelry by Itoro Okon
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Isioma Osaje, Agency 106 Talents & Co
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Iretiogo Oke, CEO Protouch Janitors
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Clare (Eluka) Anyiam-Osigwe, CEO Premae Cosmetics
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Ijomah Venn Oputa, Fabricsphere.com
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Chidiadi Madumere, Black Purist Media
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 […]
5 Minutes with Odunayo Eweniyi, Cofounder, SharpHire
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? […]
Meet the Boss: Ikenna Iloeje, Laundrybag.com.ng
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 […]
Meet the Boss: Eghe Osadolor, Platinum Touch Interior
Eghe Osadolor is an entrepreneur whose business is making living and work spaces beautiful. There was nothing in her arts and social sciences background to suggest that she would one day run an interior décor business, but gifts and talents have their way of shining through. She talks to Connect Nigeria about her journey to […]
5 Business Lessons from Eventful Founder, Yewande Zaccheaus
The story of the event planning industry in Nigeria cannot be told without mentioning Yewande Zaccheaus and her company, Eventful Limited, which she started in October 2002, at a time when the idea of event planning as a profitable venture was strange to Nigerians. Here are 5 business lessons aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from the […]