The Chief Executive Officer of Publiseer, Chidi Nwaogu, 28, in this interview with ANNA OKON talks about his digital publishing business Tell us about your business and how much it has grown Publiseer is a digital publishing platform tailored to meet the growing needs of independent African authors and recording artists from low-income communities. We […] …
Young Enterpreneur
Start with what you have, improve as you go along – Agunbiade
Chief Executive Officer of Ayo Naledi Designs, Ayotunde Agunbiade, 29, speaks with NIKE POPOOLA on her passion for jewellery business What is your educational background? My name is Ayotunde Agunbiade but a lot of people call me Ayo Naledi. I’m the first of three kids. I graduated from Covenant University in 2008 where I studied […] …
Push yourself in spite of your fears – Nimi Aworinde
What is your educational background? For my elementary education, I attended Agapelet Nursery and Primary School, . I also went to Agape Baptist College, for my post-elementary education. Both schools are in Surulere, Lagos. I am currently a 400 level student at the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos. When did you establish […] …
Never venture into business solely for profit — Oguntola
Twenty-seven-year old Enitan Oguntola, Chief Executive Officer/Founder of Olive Garment Factory, in this interview with FEYISAYO POPOOLA, advises entrepreneurs on how to make their business to stand the test of time Tell us about your business. Olive Garment Factory is a high-street fashion ready-to-wear clothing company targeted at fashion lovers, fashion entrepreneurs, and organisations such […] …
I quit my job due to poor salary — Onabanjo
Kolawole Onabanjo, is 30, is the Chief Executive Officer of Kollymo Farm Limited. In this interview with FEYISAYO POPOOLA, he talks about how his dissatisfaction with his monthly salary pushed him into starting a business What services does your farm offer to the public? We focus mainly on poultry farming. We grow broilers, cockerels, snails […] …
Every great man started from somewhere — Oseme Robert
Oseme Robert, 19, is the founder of Sketch by Oseme Robert. He speaks to Favour Mike-Ewewie on how he surmounted challenges when he first started his business Tell us all about Sketch by Oseme Robert? Sketch by Oseme Robert is a bespoke fashion brand. It is a made-to-wear fashion label that deals with sourcing and […] …
Learn a skill, don’t depend on your parents — Oladipo
Founder of Banky D Designs, Mese Oladipo, 30, tells ANNA OKON about his shoe designing business What’s your educational qualification? I am a graduate of Mass Communication from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko, Ondo State. I majored in broadcasting. I am currently an entrepreneur involved in various businesses including shoe designing, farming and confectionary. Did […] …
I have no regrets going into agribusiness — Adelakun
Adeola Adelakun, 30, is the Founder, Piscine Paces Aqua Resources, an Abuja-based fish production and marketing company. He spoke with MAUREEN IHUA-MADUENYI, on the need for Nigerian youths to change their mindsets towards agribusiness How long have you been an entrepreneur? My venture into entrepreneurship began 11 years ago, after secondary school education. I spent […] …
Never be afraid to start small ― Omonua
Judith Ikhenosen Omonua, 22, is the CEO of Ghunu Effects. She speaks to FAVOUR MIKE-EWEWIE on the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business Tell us about Ghunu Effects and how you came up with the name? Ghunu Effects is a beauty enterprise. We are into skincare and makeup and we also intend to expand […] …
Identify industry gaps, carve a niche for your business ― Ewuoso
Twenty-two-year-old CEO of Globefarers, Bukayo Ewuoso, speaks to FEYISAYO POPOOLA on how he was able to grow his business in the travel and tourism industry Tell us more about Globefarers Globefarers is leisure content and tour management company that creates content on tourist attractions, on where to go, how to get there, what to do […] …