ladiguy:
The Ibo's have been playing the catch up game and they will keep doing that till eternity. Whatever the Yoruba's dumped they pick it up. Many tribes were into trading centuries before the Ibo's. By the time they wake up to tap the gains and impact of ICT , the Yoruba's will be running space tech programs.

victorDanladi:

I'm interested in those people pre-colonial era history!,if truely they are that enterprising they should have at least a city as big as kano and Ibadan pre colonial era and more advanced than other tribes due to cultural exchange with their trading partners!

Yorubas have been making use of guns bought from the Portuguese as far back as late 17th century.Then those people should stop thinking business spirit is their monopoly.I could remember yoruba proverb like "ise re omo alaseje,owo re,omo asela",meaning "you work(under people or as civil servant) only to survive but you do business to become rich"

victorDanladi:

I'm interested in those people pre-colonial era history!,if truely they are that enterprising they should have at least a city as big as kano and Ibadan pre colonial era and more advanced than other tribes due to cultural exchange with their trading partners!

Yorubas have been making use of guns bought from the Portuguese as far back as late 17th century.Then those people should stop thinking business spirit is their monopoly.I could remember yoruba proverb like "ise re omo alaseje,owo re,omo asela",meaning "you work(under people or as civil servant) only to survive but you do business to become rich"

LAGOS, October 10, 2017 — Andela, the company that builds high-performing engineering teams with Africa’s most talented software developers, today announced that the company has secured $40M in Series C funding. The investment was led by pan-African venture firm CRE Venture Capital with participation from DBL Partners, Amplo, Salesforce Ventures, and Africa-focused TLcom Capital. Existing investors including Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV, and Spark Capital also participated. The round, which marks one of the largest investments ever led by an African venture firm into an Africa-based company, brings Andela’s total venture funding to just over $80M.

With the acquisition, ToLet is acquiring the entire Jumia House platform — staff, assets, and their listings and agent network. The new PropertyPro entity will combine ToLet’s 60,000 listings to Jumia House’s 22,000 to create the largest online real estate listings platform in Nigeria with 65 percent of the market, according to Balogun.

Konquest:


Since women have been found to be good
corporate managers, I think he took that
decision of using women to head specific
projects. I noticed a significant number
of top corporate Yoruba women heading
those subsidiaries.


All the best!

As the Obasewa of Ile-Ife and former President of Ife Development Board (IDB), Chief John Agboola Odeyemi's, efforts towards repositioning the ancient town industrially made him commission the Obasewa Shopping Pavilion/business cluster in Ife with about 52 shops. The cluster employs over 100 people.

Odeyemi who is always asking, " where are our own technicians, where are our artisans,’ says our human capital development and planning, must include commercial farming which will employ several youths in processing clusters that include cassava processing, oil palm processing and cocoa processing." Born in Ile-Ife on April 4, 1939, he started his career at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic School Ile-Ife and later trained as Higher Elementary Teacher as St Leo’s College Abeokuta between 1956 and 1959. Between 1965 and 1966, he was on Sandwich course in Accounting at the College of Commerce and Technology, Wednesbury, Staffordshire England where he won the Rubbery Own Prize for the Most Distinguished Student of the year and outstanding performance of the year respectively.

Odeyemi, a distinguished chartered accountant, today sits atop several companies which include : JKN Limited and JAO Investment Company where he is the Chairman and Chief Executive. He is also a Board member of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Kinley Securities Ltd and Cuttler Hammer Nigeria Limited.

He has also served on Board of a number of companies. He was the Chairman of Ecobank Nigeria Ltd between September 2006 and March 2010, Chairman Refuge Insurance Company Limited and Obafemi Awolowo University Investment Company between January 2007 and December 2012. He was also Director of OASIS Insurance Plc, Multimalt Limited, Sowsco Well Services Limited and Kajola Integrated Investment Company Ltd. In addition, he served in various capacities which include being past President Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, past President of NACCIMA, past Chairman of Nigerian Accounting Standards Board between 1990-1995 and past President, Ife Development Board between 1995-2004.
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According to Olumide Soyombo, the accelerator’s typical investments range between $25,000 to $100,000 in the first instance, as well as follow-on investments from LeadPath and other venture funds. LeadPath will also offer office space, mentorship and other services such as (legal, accounting ,tax etc) to their investees, helping them achieve scale and success in a promising but challenging market.

1. Passion Incubator
The Passion Incubator‘s cashless acceleration model provides entrepreneurs with resources to launch lean startups. The incubator was founded by Olufunbi Falayi and Taiwo Ajetunmobi.

The Passion Incubator has also launched its co-working space, called Leadspace, in Yaba with seed investment from Leadpath Nigeria. Some of the startups in Passion Incubator include: Waracake, Talkingbookz, Beattrafik, Medrep, Easyspace and Stylista.

2. iDEA
iDEA (Information Technology Developers Entrepreneurship Accelerator) was established in 2013 to leverage information technologies to bring disruptive change. iDEA supports a new generation of Nigerian digital entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions and business models that make businesses and commerce more efficient.

iDEA provides essential support to entrepreneurs to build software skills, solutions and businesses critical to their success. Entrepreneurs accepted into iDEA Centres receive support in the way of physical work space, shared facilities, training, mentoring and access to capital.

3. The Innovation Ecosystem (Co-creation Hub)
CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to provide teams with mentoring, pre-seed funding, project planning, usability testing and customer validation to bring to life their creative social tech ventures. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos.

They have provided support programs to BudgIT, WeCyclers, Truppr, Traclist, Genii games, Vacantboards, Jobs In Nigeria, 500 shops, Efiko, Nigerian Constitution app, NaijaTeenz, Open apps, Church+.

5. Leadpath Nigeria
LeadPath Nigeria launched in February 2015 with a $1.5 million accelerator fund and startup workspace. LeadPath is exclusively aimed at startups doing business in software applications, mobile applications, electronic payments and big data. Startups like PushCV and Uregista are some of the 7 startups under LeadPath’s acceleration program.

Leadpath focuses on technology entrepreneurs that solve real problems. Their average investment ranges from $25,000 to $100,000.00 for seed investment and several millions of dollars for follow on funding series.

6. Wennovation Hub
Wennovation Hub is one the earliest, if not the first technology startup accelerator in Nigeria. The accelerator is managed by Wole Odetayo and operates out of their Mokola, Ibadan and Ikeja, GRA Offices.

Wennovation focuses on building a skilled Africa by inspiring and empowering young and budding African entrepreneurs in the areas of Technology, Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, and other Social-Based Economies.

Before concluding, I will like to acknowledge the efforts and contributions of Island Power Limited, (an affiliate of the Negris Group in the realization of this project). I also express appreciation to the distribution network contractor, Messrs JKN Nigeria Limited and many others who contributed to the timely and efficient delivery of this project. It will be invidious for me to attempt to individually acknowledge all of them. They have all proven to be reliable partners towards the achievement of our common objective.

This project has demonstrated that the provision of electricity is not rocket science. With the right political will, resource application and dedication, we can eradicate darkness from our land by a Government that is committed and cares.

This project is also very strong evidence, if any is required, of the power of the private sector to drive change in any society and our Government takes pride in this project and the many other PPPs that it has enabled, to expand the opportunities in this economy. http://www.tundefashola.com/archives/news/2011/05/25/20110525N01A.html

kn23h:
In just 3 years, Andela is taking over Nigeria, if not Africa.

Yoruba people and their crystal clear vision.

bakayokoko:
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"Certainly this is the most ambitious golf facility in Nigeria and West Africa, in modern times. Smoking Hills is a golfers' delight - every hole requires deft play and the course is a physical challenge. I salute Chief Ade-Ojo whose personal resources gave birth to this wonderful course. It's still evolving but in another 3 years will certainly be one of the must-play courses in Africa. Foooorrre!" https://hotels.ng/places/sport-arena/854-smokin-hills-golf-resort

Smokin Hills is located on the outskirt of the quiet town of Ilara Mokin, 15 minutes drive from Akure the capital city of Ondo state. The resort has a golf course of 140 acres and is the leading endurance private golf course in Nigeria, with standard facilities which includes a practice area, driving range and a Par 3 course for beginners.

This 18-hole fully matured golf course, was built to the latest PGA standards. It is presently the biggest in Nigeria and proudly one of the most challenging in Africa. It was opened for play in 2012, and was built by the Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Limited, Chief Michael Ade Ojo, who has as one of its aims, to mould future stars from the course. Ade-Ojo himself has said that the golf club was on course to being the number one golf club in Africa in a few years.

He said that plans were on to build a six-star hotel at the resort to make it a haven for golfers and tourists, adding that the golf resort in Ilara-Mokin has the potentials to host a European PGA event due to its breathtaking facilities and adherence to international quality. https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/sports/smoking-hills-golf-course/135219.html

From the championship tees at Smoking Hills Golf Resort, the course measures a healthy 6,510 meters and from the members tee, the course measures in at 6044 meters. With a course par of 72, there are two par 5’s each on both the front nine and back nine. The signature hole is number 16, a par 3 – 160 meters from the members tee over water to an island green – Golfers have compared this hole to No.17 in T.P.C. Sawgrass, United States.

According to its head, Marketing and Promotions, Prince Bayo Aderinto, the Smoking Hills golf course which is presently the third largest in Africa was designed by Ron Garl in 2010 and constructed by one of the top leading certified golf course builders in the world – Messers Total Golf Construction Company of Florida, U.S.A at a cost of over Fifteen million dollars ($15M) with annual maintenance fee of One million dollars ($1M). It was opened for play in 2012, by its' owner Chief Michael Ade Ojo – the founder, Elizade Nigeria Limited, Toyota Nigeria Limited, Lagos and Elizade University, also situated at Ilara-mokin, Ondo State.
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3Line commenced business in 2007 with the primary aim of using technology to make financial services easily available to the financially excluded. We believe this is a basic human right, and 3Line is our platform for achieving this purpose. We focus on four key areas: Electronic Banking, Issuer Processing, Agency Banking and Identity Management, all driven by our Card Scheme.

Our vision is to be the second largest driver of e-Services, second only to the internet and through that, make financial services easily available to the financially excluded as a means of social reformation and transformation.

Our mission is to operate an end-to-end electronic payment system which allows organizations, government agencies, and individuals collect, bank, and transfer or withdraw money electronically anytime, anywhere, making money safe and secure at all times. To do this, we open and operate secure platforms that connect organizations with people, introduce tailor-made products and services that meet the needs of those they serve by design functions and locations, and educate the financially excluded on steps to take to achieve financial freedom.

An accomplished entrepreneur. He obtained his ordinary and advanced levels education from Dee Unique College and Federal university of Technology Akure, Ondo State respectively. At the University of Ibadan, Abe Akinbobola. S graduated with honorary Master’s degree.

Abe Akinbobola .S is an Ex Pioneer Personal Assistant (PA) on ICT to Director General of Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA).

Currently, he is planning for a doctorate degree. Abe Akinbobola S is an Executive Member of Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). He is presently a Consultant to Oyo State Government on Stereo Sound System, Monitor Frame Advertisement and LCD Display Screen inside all Government Shuttles (AJUMOSE SHUTTLE/BRT), Branding of all AJUMOSE SHUTTLE/BRT across Oyo State for Advert and also formally an Agent to Ondo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OSSAA) as Revenue Collector on all Outdoor Structures across Ondo State. He has gained quite a vast working experience in Nigeria. Abe Akinbobola is duely registered to practice outdoor in Nigeria.

As a lover of innovation and new technologies in environment and Business delivery at affordable prices, he is a regular attendee to many International Fairs relating to the environment viz.

Abe Akinbobola S is happily married with two (2) kids. He loves classical music, Jazz, Apala and Shakara. He is an avowed reader and contemplate on issues concerning being and existentialism. He has interest in several Charity Organizations.

Remi Babalola served as a Finance Minister of State for Nigeria from July 2007 to August 2010. He simultaneously held the post of supervising Federal Capital Territory Minister in late 2008. Before his appointment to the Federal cabinet, he had extensive experience in the private sector at top management level most especially in banking, auditing, consulting and strategy.

He has both brain-on and hands-on experience in value creation, organizational renewal and leadership effectiveness. He is currently involved in development and infrastructure finance in West African sub-region.

He was on the Board of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, First Funds Limited and African Export Import Bank. He also set up the Remi Babalola Red Cross Clinic Initiative.

Funmi Olaseinde grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State where she was born and in Inisha, Osun State where she completed her secondary education following her father’s job transfer. She is a native of Ilesa, Osun State. She had her tertiary education at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and Osogbo for preclinical and clinical years respectively. She enjoys intellectual discussions and watching movies.


Molly Specialist Hospital is a one-stop healthcare provider adhering strictly to industry best practices. It is located in Ibadan the capital of Oyo State and accessible from many strategic locations.

Our team of professionals in different speciality of medicine work to provide patient-centred care to all. Self-motivated personnel care for patients with empathy, dignity, compassion and respect and so make it possible for our patients to choose to stay with us even at first visit.

Historically, Molly Specialist Hospital was established in 1985 as a small ambulatory clinic. Later, admission facilities/in-patient care were added. The hospital is accredited by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria as a centre for tutelage of senior resident doctors in Family Medicine.

Femi Sowoolu is a broadcaster, journalist, public commentator, scriptwriter, social media activist, author, raconteur, media consultant, voice-over artist, programmes designer and producer. He worked with the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation. He then joined Grant Advertising, Nigeria, a leading Nigerian advertising agency and member of the McCann Ericsson Worldwide Group, and left to set up FM Productions. He was General Manager of Smooth 98.1 FM. He is currently the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at JAMZ100.1FM, based in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Leveraging on his deep business knowledge and his vast network of other successful entrepreneurs, at The Boardoom, Kola will distil and strip bare, the myths around ‘business’, for selected entrepreneurs who are chosen out of hundreds of entries. The monthly event is open to all, but only 20 entrepreneurs will be selected monthly, and 240 cumulatively each year. It is a form of MBA, but on “steroids”!

“Let’s face it, running a business in Nigeria is sometimes like flying a plane in the sky, so many moving parts in an environment that will test every single skill known to man. At The Boardroom my friends, mentors, partners and I want to help entrepreneurs succeed. The more successful businesses and entrepreneurs we have, the more jobs we are able to create and the better Nigeria becomes economically and socially”, said Kola Oyeneyin. https://techafri.ca/kola-oyeneyin-empower-240-businesses-annually/2448/

laudate:



Who said this company was an Igbo-owned firm? It was established with Chinese investment. The Managing Director, HongXing Steel Company Limited, Mr. Feng Zheng Ke, is a Chinese m
an, just like most of their management. It has branches in Lagos, Aba, Ilorin. They produce Billets and Iron Rods. It is owned by Inner Galaxy Group, a Chinese consortium.

kokozain:
Educationist in Kwara state, Chief Emmanuel Adesoye is dead.

The late industrialist, 79, was said to have died early Sunday at his Offa, Offa local government area of Kwara state country home.

The deceased it was gathered had been managing an ailment for some time before his eventual death.
Source:- http://thenationonlineng.net/renowned-kwara-industrialist-educationist-adesoye-is-dead/amp/

The Offa community leader who was described as the first quantity surveyor in the old northern Nigeria contributed immensely to the economic development of Kwara state as a pioneer industrialist in the state.

He floated, in Offa, manufacturing industries that produced Okin Biscuit and Okin Foam popularly patronised in the state and beyond before the industries went under.

The industrialist also acquired, from Kwara state government, Kwara Breweries in Ijagbo town near Offa.

The Breweries brewed Noble beer and he repackaged the product to sustain its patronage.
Adesoye was the proprietor of the famous Adesoye College, Offa, a college which is one of the pioneer international secondary schools in Nigeria.

The industrialist who was a former national president of Offa Descendant Union (ODU) was the Asiwaju of Offa town.

He was honoured with the chieftaincy title after the demise of Chief Josiah Sunday Olawoyin, a renowned politician of the first and second republics who held the title until his death.

In his reaction, Kwara state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Oloffa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, the good and industrious people of Offa and the entire state over the transition of the late industrialist.

In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, the governor said the state has lost an industrialist, philanthropist and administrator plenipotentiary in chief Adesoye.

The governor said as a former chairman, expert committee on Machine Tools, Oshogbo (1985), Member, Federal Government Export Promotion Board (1980), Vice-chairman, Kwara state Government think tank on industrialization (1997), chairman and managing director of a number of companies, “late Adesoye had contributed immensely to the industrial development of the state and indeed, Nigeria.”

The governor said as the first Northern Nigerian Student to qualify as a Quantity Surveyor and the second Nigerian to attain that height, Chief Adesoye would be greatly missed for his boldness, intelligence and charisma that endeared him, not only to the people of Offa, but to everyone that crossed his way.

Governor Ahmed prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and those of others before him.

“May God grant his families and friends the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost”, the governor said.