₦airaland Forum

UduMgbo1:
nope i mean awolowo the rat poison king

attackgat:
Awolowo, a coward of a man who led his people into Hausa-Fulani slavery because he had no spine to fight for his sovereignty

UduMgbo1:
The rat poison king himself

Agentsmith002:
The unveiling of the statue of the world's worst COWARD to have graced this earth.

this statue significantly showed the cowardic side of the yorubads .i would really be ashamed of this statue .

such a shame!

Cc:iConductor

Jetleeee:
I think Deomelo's post got caught by the spambot

Rockyrocky:
Enjoy the blessings of an organized society or move your black asses back to Africa, yes whites can move to Europe, they will still live like kings, let's see how you fare in Africa. Those thugs are biting the hand that feeds them, let's see how it works out for them. Collin has an idea how this things work, go and ask him.

Rockyrocky:
The NFL ratings are down since the bastard idiot started the kneeling , let's see what becomes of them next season.

Rockyrocky:
He spoke the truth and nothing but the truth you don't like it move to Africa there is no racist or tribalism their and all your dreams will come through. Liberal caveman.

Guyman02:
The Tutsis won the war and Paul Kagame a Tutsi became the president and accommodated the losing Hutus, he never seized any Hutu property nor give them $20 no matter the amount they had in the bank.
You cant compare that to the case of Nigeria where Igbos lost the war, did not get the presidency like the Tutsis and had properties and money in banks confiscated.
There was no indigenization policy at a time when the Hutus were too poor to participate having lost everything.
Your comparison is plain silly!

Nbote:
Why e dey pepper u??

stanluiz:
Gerrrout of here dirty Alfa like you.

RomeSankara:
Igbo went through far worse ..over 2 million were killed

Chinachriss:
No tribe in Africa can truly pass through what the Igbo passed through and still came out tops. Blessed people they are. Igbo mmamma nuo!

Buharimustgo:
If only igbos will hold on to power in Nigeria for eight years hmmmmm,your guess is as good as mine

Malawian:
This "war", did it come before or after the Yoruba kings wrote to the British, begging them to come and colonize them for free?

Nbote:
Some gud came out of Nnamdi Kanu's agitation after all.. Everyone now suddenly agrees there's system failure and d need to restructure and change d way things are

An indigenous multimillion Naira jewellery designing firm, Rare Gems Limited, has introduced Rare Gems special wristwatches brand to its bouquet of offering. The CEO of the firm, Talatu Olulana, at the unveiling of the product weekend in Lagos, said the wristwatches which were designed and manufactured for tropical environment comes into Nigerian market with over two years warranty. Talatu who said she started jewellery selling business with only N5,000 in the year 2000 assured consumers that the new watches are made to withstand African climate and higher temperature. This, she said would definitely elongate the life span of the product. According to her, the wrist watches which are coming in seven designs are water resistant Rare Gems CEO who said she designs but produces in Switzerland said the new wrist watches were introduced to satisfy Nigerian market which desires durable and quality wrist watches. On her jewellery, she said they are made five times stronger than conventional jewellery and they fit the African climate. She said that jewellery made for other climes wash when they come into African market.

iblawi:
Abiodun folawiyo shoespeed interglobal


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDxpimuyV40

ABIODUN FOLAWIYO is the CEO at Shoespeed Interglobal Services Limited. He is an enterprising Lagosian who has carved a niche in the designing and crafting of custom-made shoes. He met with Nosa Iyamu to give his comments on his personal and business brands.
Would you say you are a naturally creative individual?
Definitely! I was born into a family of six and I ended up in the position just before the last child. I always loved been involved in creative things even during my early years. I remember getting involved in activities like painting, sketching and fixing Christmas decoration during the Christmas seasons.
What Schools did you attend?
I attended early year Learning Center, Sabo Yaba, Tolulope Day Nursery & Primary School, Yaba, St.Finbarrs College, Akoka, and Lagos State Model College University of Lagos.
What is your philosophy for business?
I believe in smart work. I believe the reason we live is to make the world a better for us to live and that wealth is not equal to success, real success is the number of lives you have touched.
Are you married or single? If you are married, who are you married to?
I’m married to my best friend, Ifeoluwa Mary Folawiyo
How many children do you have?
I have one handsome boy
Why did you make the decision to go into business?
I love an independent life. I also love to be very creative and I realized that I can achieve independence, creativity and expression if I run my own business.
Why did you choose the shoemaking of business?
I chose shoemaking business because I have a special love for shoes. Ever since I was little I loved shoes and decided to commercialize my love for shoes as I grew up.
What’s your background? Education and work experience?
I bagged Bachelors in Science in accounting from UNILAG, a Masters certificate in Organizational Behaviour also from UNILAG. I had been part various event management activities, corporate trainings and I have trained over two hundred individuals on shoemaking.
How long have you been in business?
Over 10years
How did you get started and where did you get trained?
I got informal training from road side shoemakers plus I did personal researches and read materials on shoemaking.
Who are your top competitors?
I believe I do not have local competitors but foreign competitors because local shoemakers control less than ten percent of the total numbers of shoes that gets into Nigeria while foreign shoes dominate over ninety percent of what we have in Nigeria.
In a space of one to three years, where do you see your business?
I see Shoespeed employing more staff, training more individuals and having foreign partners that will position the Shoespeed brand to compete effectively with foreign competitors.
Does your business make use of technology for marketing and how?
Yes but not in the full capacity.
Do you seek advice from Mentors for your business?
Yes I have couples of mentors and life coaches that guide me in business.
Does your business have a stated mission statement, the reason that this business exist?
Yes we do. It is, “To speedily deliver excellence so as enhance brilliant esteem and productivity of humanity”
How does the economic environment impact your business in Nigeria?
The economic environment has made business very tough and challenging. The lack of constant power, the inability to access loans with low interest rates and lack basic social amenities make it tough for me but I hope for a better Nigeria.
Are there challenges you go through with your business on a daily basis and what are they?
The lack of steady power supply and poor road networks frequently frustrates marketing because I am constantly on the move to meet with clients and prospects.
What is your staff strength?
I have about 10 personnel that work with me at Shoespeed.
Would you say that Shoespeed as a brand and a business is rewarding?
Yes
What is unique about the shoes from Shoespeed?
The shoes are handmade. They are made to the client’s specification hence our usp:”dedicated to fit your feet”
Was there any time that you recorded a downtime in business and how did you manage that period?
There has been several down time in the business of Shoespeed. I recover from such through re-strategizing and mentoring.
Do you have a strategy in business that gives out value beyond the point of sales?
Developing healthy relationships.
Do you have plans to impact the small business community in Nigeria in the future?
Yes…it one of the major reasons why I am in business today.