Seeking a hardworking graduate with degree in computer science/IT looking for a job as an operations/Product analyst for a new start up. www.houseoflunettes.com

This job will include the following tasks below and other operational activities. Opportunity to gain relevant experience in the e-commerce and product development space.

 Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that
they are accurate and timely.
 Coordinate and management inventory entry to using homegrown content management system (CMS).
 Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources
to identify root causes and supply possible solutions.
 Work with key personnel to effectively implement process improvements to operational
procedures in an effort to proactively optimize overall location and item level accuracy and
maintain the highest possible productivity levels.
 Will monitor warehouse and store transfers for accuracy and cost effectiveness as directed by
Purchasing and Distribution Management.
 Expedites the daily flow of all special order SKU’s to include receiving, labeling, locating and
timely shipping.
 Troubleshoots all special order problems from time of receipt.
 Monitors special order returns, provides reporting and ensures quick returns.
 Will be an active resource in the implementation of the new www.houseoflunettes.com ecommerce portal


Collaboration and working as part of a team
Energetic Individual
Honest and Reliable
Ability to
Planning and implementing complex processes
Persuasion skills
Attention to detail
Multi-tasking skills.
Analytic and modeling skills

House of Lunettes is a luxury/ authentic designer sun-glass outlet.

This job will require individual to work from Home and the pay will also include commission based on performance. Base Salary of #60,000 Plus operations cost. (Blackberry/Iphone with calling plan, Wifi Card, Company provided Laptop and occasional travel to events and customer visits)


Forward all resumes to hr@akinconsulting.com

Writteby Akin Olaoye
curled from cp-africa.com

I have woken up in the morning several times with a breakthrough or while taking a shower struck a thought I believed would be the next big thing. Have you? Most times we often seek the ears of close friends, spouses, relatives or co-workers to solicit input or approval. In Africa most people will urge you not to share your ideas with anyone even investors or venture Capitalists due to the risk of others running with your idea, sounds logical but definitely limits potential in some ways.

I remember an instance in which my aunt came by to complain to my mum on how her colleague, a school teacher showed up to work the next day with 2 coolers and 100 sachets of ice cold water. Ironically my aunt had discussed this new opportunity with her colleague the day before, about an easy profit making venture by selling frozen water in nylon bags to the school students. I will save my energy for another article on how this particular behavior has impeded our ability to increase GDP in many ways.
As we know copyright and intellectual property right violators are not prosecuted in Nigeria or other African countries, which tends to be a discouraging factor why many of us undervalue pride in being innovative. Also, a lot of entrepreneurs in Nigeria rarely innovate because of the lax laws needed to protect their ideas, but will conveniently imitate a successful startup or brand to grab a piece of the pie (market share). This behavior often limits potential in any economy and only leads to recycling of existing ideas and services, however if you are imitating but providing a comparative advantage, there’s no beef between us.

Growing up in the early 90’s, I remember when the pure water trade hit the Nigerian scene, very few individuals had the resources and leverage required to be successful in this business. Entrepreneurs with the ability to source plastic sachets, sealing machines and access to uninterrupted water supply via borehole water pumps, along with steady power generation made very good profit and ROI within six months or less. A lot of these first entrants became mass suppliers and introduced a different supply chain process that rivaled that of Coca cola or other water bottling giants. The ability to sell water unrestrictedly by the roadside, to private homes and schools without tax burdens or government regulation at the time encouraged many others to follow pursuit.

As easy as it was for manufacturers to sell water directly to consumers or retail outlets in an inexpensive sachet, a model not even considered by other water packaging giants in Nigeria at the time, paving the way for a niche. Every aspiring entrepreneur saw the small scale water selling business as a fantastic idea capable of turning profits within a short term. What happens when a particular niche becomes a widely adopted business model for a large number of entrepreneurs in a country of over 130 Million (Look at the water business in Nigeria today). It may seem profitable, but is it genuinely innovative and has it improved our way of life?
As a nine year old kid, visiting Aba market increased my interest in manufacturing from very young age. Walking round this expansive market ground, from one line to another within a span of ten hours and not even covering 50% of the stores displaying goods and services, I often wondered if the factories were behind the store sheds. I would walk along the market line that sold sandals, taking a glimpse at shoe cobblers sewing sandals for various individuals in excitement with the feeling of national pride, assuming these same cobblers made every single shoe on display.

My worldview of Aba market was one in which the local shoe cobblers in the area designed and manufactured everything on display. Driving home from Aba to Port Harcourt, I would ask my mum questions about the manufacturing/assembly process for rubber slippers to plastic bowls we purchased, ruminating ideas with her on how they could have different shapes, prints or why they even had Made-in-China or Taiwan embossed. I was always thrilled whenever I went on excursions to factories/plants operated by local companies e.g. Michelin tire, NBC and the NNPC refinery. I often believed Nigerians developed the machineries, equipment and tools used in manufacturing these products that were consumed by the local population.

As I grew older, I began connecting the dots between made in China/Taiwan stamps and the goods on display at Aba market, the employment of specialized foreign workers sourced to install, build and operate these machineries I used to be fascinated with. The disappointment experienced in my childhood years after learning otherwise, inspired me to develop a yearning to invent, innovate and identify things that can make a difference in my home country. A lot of times I wondered if my peers saw things through the same lenses, or were we all content with consuming whatever was imported and waiting for someone else to discover the next big breakthrough. How can Nigerian youths be inspired with this “consumer attitude”, as this is what they have been raised to accept as the norm from a very young age?

There is ample room for innovation and big ideas in Nigeria, but it will not present the opportunity for profitability immediately. Nigeria is a country where a business model is not considered ideal if it doesn’t reveal ample short term profitability (I am speaking from experience). Innovation can be the offspring of a solution that is non-existent where an essential service, technology product or process is deemed necessary. A lot of individuals come up with ideas which sound fantastic, but may yield no value-add or provide any relevance to the particular market that is being targeted. Regardless of the fact that a lot of people will be unsuccessful, a system or ideas bank to acknowledge those that made noble attempts should be developed as this may provide future benefits. With the high number of graduates annually from higher institutions in Nigeria, it’s safe to assume a few would constitute of “afrinnovators” and disruptive entrepreneurs, which now begs my question; have they been innovating in ways that could really change the landscape, but have limited resources or support to advance it?

It’s a known fact that there are few venture capitalist or angel investors locally or foreign that are willing to place bets on tech ideas that could be the engine for economic growth and a source of employment for the young generation. Rich investors in Nigeria often focus on building new hotels, food chains, schools and other services that are abundantly available. This is a huge barrier that impedes maturity of the Nigerian tech space, because the ability to take an idea from being a mere concept to a marketable product requires substantial funding. Most banks and finance companies often lack the ability or interest in identifying potential in tech ideas, as they don’t fall with the typical traditional business models they would seek to invest (I have more to say on this later). I will say it is about time that they open up their pocket strings and begin placing bets on startup ideas and play a huge role in exploiting this untapped space.

Perhaps they may be suffering from that “tech startup parasite” or “money no dey am” syndrome that kills innovation in my country Nigeria. Profitability and duration is always the first question a large percentage of people/investors approached will inquire before anything else. I always avoid people with such perspective, as they are the ones who will discourage you from moving further with your research and business plan to reach a solid conclusion. Rather seek individuals who are sharp thinkers or advisers who will scrutinize this idea and identify a value add or a niche that will lead your start up on the path to profitability. If you insecure and can’t lay trust in individuals you want to consult, you can ask them to read and agree to the terms of a “Non disclosure/Non compete agreement to mitigate any infringements and protect your idea legally. There is an abundance of resources online that can provide you with sample a draft. Owning a start-up in Nigeria whereyoudey, I have encountered a lot of these challenges first hand and I can attest that an unwavering focus, coupled with a burning passion to make a difference helped me avoid getting my idea to end up in a trash can.

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur with innovative ideas and you court such individuals to ruminate with you, the odds are likely that your ideas from inception through execution will lead you towards success. Avoid short term thinkers, overnight profitability and ideas without the potential for growth.

Focus on “product acceptance and high penetration” in your chosen market of entry with profitability in mind over a long term. Very often we read about startups in the western world that devote donkey years and efforts to creating a new product, which is utilized by the public for free without a clear path to profitability. These entrepreneurs are often inspired and tend to be agents of change or have extreme passion for the product of service they innovated. The ultimate goal is to identify opportunities for profitability, which could come in different forms through an acquisition, merger or by your product going viral, opening doors to economies of scale. Not all startups with great ideas and passion will enjoy this experience. However a number of them will fail creating opportunities for others to succeed where they do not.

Given the fact that basic services like constant light, security and access to small business enterprise funding are not abundantly available in Nigeria, this shouldn’t give way to excuses why very few startups see the light of day. India, Kenya and a host of other countries with similar infrastructure related issues constantly churn up new innovations embraced on a global scale, why not Nigeria or Africa? With all the questions raised and setbacks we may be faced with, I am certain of one thing “The average Nigerian or African encompasses Ingenuity and cleverness needed to overcome even under the most arduous circumstances”. I hope this to reveals itself more often through innovative ideas in Technology & Science.

I would love to read about startups going under every week, because it demonstrates that we are not asleep. For every successful startup, there should be 20+ other failures. Are we scared of failing? Do we lack the resources to execute?

Are potential innovators seeking approval from myopic advisors? Or is it a case of sitting idle and adopting what the rest of the world innovates?

What’s been your startup experience and how has external influence or advice encouraged or discouraged you with pushing forward?

Original article can be found on this link: http://www.cp-africa.com/2012/05/10/whos-killing-our-start-up-ideas/

Dropping my sister off the morning Africa and SUG members were killed by Cultists
Having 300 Awo boys storm Omole estate in town two days after the incident to round up suspected cultist
Watching Awo boys beat Efosa to a state of unconsciousness
Witnessing Burkina's impeachment and the fight that ensued at Amphi theater afterwards
Seeing girls harass Dapo the Gay dude on Campus on the sidewalks by Amphitheatre
Waking up 4am to walk to Agric for angel of chemistry
Playing basketball at the sports complex with some big mouthed fools who thought they were Michael Jordan
Driving into school in the morning and seeing an idiot somersault his dad's car on Road One after a rave.
Eating fine rice and beans with dodo in the Economics Bukateria
Hanging out at New Buka, Shiskabob, that Chicken joint (can't remember the name) and playing snooker
Ofcourse chasing jambite chicks at Moz
Walking into a chick's room and moz and meeting 5 other guys waiting to court the same Girl, LOLz (I was won sha, cuz I had a car and phone at home)
Raiding coca cola trucks on saturday morning whenever SUG officials decided to ban them from campus,
The smell of stinking beans whenever I was walking though Angola or Awo to see classmates
Reading Rockshocks, Cobra and all the other tabloid magazines on campus bugging Club boyz
Watching fine boys show up to white house to check their exam grades in front of Physics dept
Standing on the bridge at whitehouse scoping fine Moremi chicks in the morning walking to class
Eating Risky Burger 2am in the morning while studying for test at white house,
Struggling to get on a bus in front of SUB back to school gate, LOL
Hanging out with my guys at their Boys Quarters in staff quarters and witnessing how they disvirgin young jambites (Agbaya all of you reading)
Observing broke some club boys (Fidus Arcade, Excel, Sigma and the other idiots) trying to oppress and impress classmates with borrowed clothes/accesories
Hearing the news that Dapo the gay guy got raped by 6 students, ika ni awon boys sha!
Running from gun shots and fights during the modaekeke/ife war whenever violence ensued
Experiencing fine girls take a full bath with just one satchet of pure water during strikes or water scarcity, LOL
Seeing students harass rich men whenever they showed up on campus for their relatives Convocation
Laughing during one convocation when it was announced, students failed to Graduate from the Geology department 2yrs in row, LOL (Kill me)

Ok it's enough, OAU was definitely a planet of its own, I loved it and hated it the same, Greatest Ife, Greatest of the Greatest of the Greatest of the Greatest, ALL other universities are Counterfiets, FIFTY GBOSAS!!!!!

I am an OAU Legacy child, so I can go on and on and on, I left b4 part 3 to school in yankee Sha, so kudos to everyone that completed the journey!

Modish Presents Nigeria's 1st ever "Glow Party" at X Lounge in Port Harcourt. With all the events and raves in Lagos this Christmas season, the residents of Port Harcourt will be experiencing an epic event that is the first of its kind in Nigeria. It's Christmas Eve in the city and there can't be a better saturday to come out and enjoy a unique experience with the right crowd.

The Glow Party will be Featuring Naija's No.1 DJ Deemoney outta Chicago, USA making his first appearance in the Garden City. Party guests will be treated to glow sourvenirs, light up gifts and glow inspired drinks all nite while mingling with PHC's Oil brats, Fun Loving Locals, Diaspora residents and celebrities in an electric atmosphere.

Port Harcourt was chosen as the flag city to the kick off of the Glow Party series as Modish has roots in the city and PHC residents definitely know how to keep a party rocking. The Glow Party will be hosted in other cities including Lagos, Abuja and Calabar in the near future (Stay tuned).

X Lounge is an upscale club in Port Harcourt with an of atmosphere that compliments the Glow Party theme and has a reputation for superior customer service. X Lounge is centrally located within a secure mall, with ample security personell with enough parking for event guests. The Glow Party caps off the 12 days of Christmas special at X Lounge.

Date: Dec 24th, 2011 (Christmas Eve).

Time: 10pm - 5.30am (Early arrival is encouraged)

Advance Tickets: N5,000.00 (Ticket holders are encouraged to adopt dresscode)

Dress Code: Upscale White and Bright Colors (Absolutely no sandals, slippers, shorts or Native attire. Exceptions will be given to fancy Etibo Shirts)

For VIP Tables and Ticket Reservation, call 08099864283, 08071592114, 08071592109 or BB Pin 261167c8 or 26DBED14.

Contact Modish for future event inquiries at modishparty@gmail.com

Also Visit http://facebook.com/pages/9jaglowparty www.xlounge.ng.com for more detail.

Event Promo video http://youtu.be/FDPBfvKhufA

Also download the mixtape promo courtesy of DJ Deemoney http://www.sendspace.com/file/kea2rm

Can't attend the event? Watch it live on www.livestream.com/glowparty

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Seems like a lot of Nigerians are myopic and short-sighted with their outlook. Here we go again with importing goods. The oyibo man brings in products not manufactured here and we jump on the bandwagon once again.

Where is there room for Innovation or workforce development when all businesses have to do is just register with NGBO. All the unemployment we are experiencing and a young workforce sitting idle, is this what Google's vision of social responsibility is when it comes to assisting developing countries. Think of a young graphics designer, web hosting small business, software developer where and how does this increase the opportunities out there for them.

Think! how can the local talent within the web design industry gain maturity and complete on a global scale when google hopes to "HELP" (EXPLOIT) the local business communities?

When Nigerian enterpreneurs have taken time to develop products while employing local hands to mature business listing products, web hosting, design and other services, Google wants to step on the scene like a bully and eliminate all the hardwork these guys have put in. Nigerians import cars, food, electronics, furniture, clothes, drugs, computers and everything else under the sun. The one product that can demonstrate our ability to be dependent is once again is being imported. Open your eyes people!

Google trader, NGBO and all the other services they offer were developed in California and Google is only going to be profitable providing this service in the Nigerian market as the employees are not on the Nigerian shores. Tops they have 50 employees in Nigeria and will make revenue of $500million annually after investing less than 10% of that amount in your economy.

So folks like Tradestable, ConnectNigeria, NigeriaGalleria, Whereyoudey and other local products will have to leave town because they can't compete with google. Just see the massive advertising campaign they have on Facebook, where others are running campaigns of $0.25 per click I am sure google has theirs set to $0.50 per click. How can a local startup survive. WE CHOOSE NOT TO BE CONSUMERS!

Also you'd be a fool to use NGBO because they do not have any verification and validation process. John Doe Services off 419 lane can register and use this as an avenue to dupe millions of people. Most local products verify your business exists by verifying a physical address and corporate affairs registration.

This is not America, I would encourage everyone stick to local products that employ local hands. Google search is enough for us at least google doesn't provide business listings in America & EUROPE. "I beg the question, Why Nigeria?"

If they really want to help, support African business in improving SEOs, provide Google Ad payment solutions and collaborate with existing platforms to increase their core competencies. At least they still gain from the search and ad services at the end of the day!

Please don't censor my post Nairaland!

Alot of these big tech companies run into the online space without understanding how naija folks adopt new products and technology. Funny enough a number of them think it's about first to grab the largest market share.

There is no market share just a lot of users/customers in nigeria. The average nigerian has 4 phone lines by all the mobile carriers, they love freedom and want ease when it comes to utilizing a service. Online credit card payment and secure payment forms haven't been made available to the masses yet so that idea was a flob from day one.

Vconnect.com,dealfish.com.ng and dealsdey.com are the next victims of the kalahari curse. They have deep pockets and want to be know to every nigerian so they win the so-called popularity contest. products like Wakanow.com, Paga.com and whereyoudey.com have a brilliant strategy.

Slow and steady wins the race. Mature with the economy don't bring maturity and services people do not need. Just my two cents!

What are they offering that a lot of local businesses in Nigeria don't already have provided. www.whereyoudey.com, www.viconnect.com and www.connectnigeria.com and a few others have done well by really maturing the presence of local nigerian businesses online.

Google has something up their sleaves. I hope these local business listings give them a run for their money. nonsense

There is www.whereyoudey.com , they are way mature than gyst and all of the other rubbish out there combined. Their business listings nigeria portal is way way ahead of the game and they have SMS to web advertising,

I heard they are cooking something, came across the guys that own it at the MIT Africa business conference.

www.whereyoudey.com is a business listings product in Nigeria. Currently they serve Abuja, Port Harcourt, Yenegoa, Benin, Enugu, Calabar with one new city being launched every month.

Nigerian Business listings are not as local as what whereyoudey offers to the local economy it has an SMS shortcode to access listings and Mobile Apps on Blackberry, Samsung, Sony and Nokia phones.

Watch this commercial to learn more about www.whereyoudey.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_005wOysXU

Hey fellas. I will be dropping in from Yankee this weekend and I have 16 Rock n Republic Jeans, 6 True Religion Jeans and 7 Monarchy jeans for sale.

They are between size 33 and 38 in different variations. These are all new season items and I will attach a few pictures here. I have about 40 of these and they retail for $240 and above.

My price is N35K if you reserve before hand, N40K when I am on ground. Holla at me by texting replying personally with your phone numbers,

If you find any of these jeans for less than N30K anywhere they are fake or probably stolen. I am not a yahoo boy, so no low ballers or ridiculous pricing.

Got 3 pair of female rock n republic jeans, also got 5 rock and republic sneakers for N20K each. Size 11-12's (Chuck D's),

holla at your boi!!

I have got more pics, add me on facebook. monseur modish

Hey fellas. I will be dropping in from Yankee this weekend and I have 16 Rock n Republic Jeans,  6 True Religion Jeans and 7 Monarchy jeans for sale.

They are between size 33 and 38 in different variations. These are all new season items and I will attach a few pictures here. I have about 40 of these and they retail for $240 and above.

My price is N35K if you reserve before hand, N40K when I am on ground. Holla at me by texting replying personally with your phone numbers,

If you find any of these jeans for less than N30K anywhere they are fake or probably stolen. I am not a yahoo boy, so no low ballers or ridiculous pricing.

Got 3 pair of female rock n republic jeans, also got 5 rock and republic sneakers for N20K each. Size 11-12's (Chuck D's),

holla at your boi!!

I have got more pics, add me on facebook. monseur modish

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Eddies Lounge
Street: Emeyal Street GRA Phase 1
City/Town: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Call 07087962450 or 08068925440 to pick up an invite or you may grab one while it last at Eddies Wine bar Emeyal Street GRA.

Invites provide you with a N2000 discount off any item.

"Modish" in conjunction with "Xcel Media" invites you to a day of Shopping and Cocktails in PHC.

Click here to see items that will be on display for sale: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo_search.php?oid=128596237685&view=all

The ultimate shopping experience, glamour, celebrities, beautiful soft music, martinis, champagne glasses,cocktails, finger food, elegantly dressed females, just wrist wears and sun glasses and lots of free gift items and gift bags as you shop, welcome to PH.

Shop for the finest collections of designer sunglasses and wrist watches in a serene environment, while enjoying the finest cocktails in town.

Presenting Port Harcourt City and environs with the Classiest selection of Men & Women's couture Shades and Wrist watches. Brands on display include: Gucci, Dior, Versace, D&G, Armani, Ray Ban, Burberry & Kenneth Cole to mention a few.

This event provides everyone the opportunity to shop the trendiest designer items PHC has ever seen at very affordable prices. Free cocktails and finger food on us as you shop!

All items sold are 2009 season collection with cases and designer warranty booklets. If you are sick of knock-offs and designer fakes, you definitely can't miss this event.

There is an event/exhibition in PHC on October 1st at Eddies wine bar where they would be selling some high end designer watches like Ted Baker, Armani exchange, Ray ban,Hugo Boss, Joshua & Sons, Guess Collection, Tommy Hilfiger Nautica and DKNY Watches. Also sunglasses like Gucci, Ray ban wayfarers, Dior, Armani, Hugo Boss,
Versace and many more items will be on display.

For more info check out this facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo_search.php?oid=128596237685&view=all


See you there if you are attending, oh I also heard they would have free cocktails and finger foods. This sounds like a very classy event!

Data Processing Analyst/Supervisor

We are currently seeking a Data Processing Analyst for a start-up business. This individual will be responsible for compiling and organizing information and creating reports. We are looking for an individual with solid MS Excel experience, attention to detail, ability to work independently and Goal-Oriented

We are looking for personable individual looking for a career start, as this position provides opportunity for growth within the company.

Intermediate to Expert level skills will be required in using these applications:

Microsoft Excel, Word, Access
Windows 98/2000/2003/XP

Internet Explorer

*Strong communication skills and with an ability to issue directives and provide feedback in a timely manner
*Strong organization skills are required to prioritize work and balance assignments
*Extra-ordinary attention to detail to perform tasks without mistakes is very essential
*Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members is a required
*Aggressive Learner with an interest in understanding new skills and technology
*Ability to work independently and as part of a regional and global team

Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited University or Polytechnic is required. OND Degree Holders will be considered

Previous Work Experience will be preferred, but not mandatory.

Two Personal References will be requested.

Compensation:

Salary Range: N40, 000 – N60, 000 / annually, depending on Work experience and Qualifications

There is a potential for a 50% Increase in Salary, if performance expectations are met.

Other perks and packages will be discussed when job offer is presented.

To apply for this position, please send CVs/Resumes to the following email contact: Careers@naijapagesltd.com

Job Requisition will be closed on the 18th of September. Candidates will be contacted for interview via phone or email.

I am very glad to see the Nigerian private sector embrace project mgmt to an extent. However it is safe to say that from several posts I have read alot of Nigerians are diving into this field only in response to the lucrative pay they hear Project managers earn. I have practiced project management for 6yrs and worked with more than 7 fortune 100 companies in the U.S on IT infrastructure projects

Alot of people that are project team members, sponsors or resources develop the desire to earn PMPs as it increases their skill level in delivering successful projects from initiation through closeout. It is very appalling to see several people advertising PMP training classes to people that are clueless about the art of project management. It requires 3-4yrs of direct project management involvement for a PMP certification to be on any relevance other than Nigerians looking to add another title to their names Dr, SAN, JP, Chief, PMP John Doe.

Please encourage people not to see this certification as only another source of earning a living but a prestigous career with tremendous opportunities that helps to redefine the way important needs to society are delivered in a disciplined manner.

Let's continue the conversations.