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Almost two years ago, Africa's leading entrepreneurship lifestyle company, The Entrepreneur Africa, brought together hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals together in Lagos for the maiden edition of its signature event, The Business Meeting. Speakers at the event included Zeal Akaraiwe (notable financial expert and CEO of Graeme Blaque Ltd), Femi Adeyemo (CEO of Arnargy Solar Ltd), Adewale Yusuf (CEO of Techpoint Africa), Sandra Ikeji, etc. The Business Meeting 2018 was held on May 18 at Virginrose Resorts V.I Lagos, and was attended from across Nigeria. CEO of The Entrepreneur Africa, David Agu, described the event as a uniting platform for all classes of entrepreneurs from across various industries. Find some of the pictures below.

A Media Executive and a Business Development Executive are needed by The Entrepreneur Africa for immediate employment.

Please Note: Applicants must be female, should live on the island in Lagos, and must be ready to resume work immediately.

To apply, send your CV to: editor@theentrepreneurafrica.com before Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

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A Media Executive and a Business Development Executive are needed by The Entrepreneur Africa for immediate employment.

Please Note: Applicants must be female, should live on the island in Lagos, and must be ready to resume work immediately.

To apply, send your CV to: editor@theentrepreneurafrica.com before Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

For Enquiries, call: 0803 930 6054

www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

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October 17, 2018, was a day hundreds of women in Lagos will not forget in a hurry, as Joan Agha Foundation brought them together, at Oriental Hotel, for her Annual Lecture For Women Entrepreneurs. The event which was well attended by both business and career women, featured amazing speakers, including Prof (Mrs.) Gloria Elemo, DG, FIIRO, Amb. Ayoola Olukanmi, DG NACCIMA, Mrs Ojini Olaghere, Mr. Peter Bamkole, etc.

According to the Convener, Mrs. Joan Agha, women need to be empowered to achieve their full potentials, and platforms like this one helps empower their minds, so as to become more productive at whatever they do. She further called on government to do more to for women by creating more opportunities aimed exclusively at women across the country, because in her words “when you empower a woman, you empower a nation”.

Pictures from the event are shown below:

Source: www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

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The 6th edition of the Annual Lecture For Women Entrepreneurs, organised by Joan Agha Foundation, is set to hold at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, V.I, Lagos, on October 17, 2018. The event which brings together various classes of business and professional women annually, equips both young and advanced women with the necessary tools to excel in whatever industries they find themselves.

Some of the anticipated benefits of this years's edition include a grand opportunity for participants to expand their business, career, and professional networks, effective training on financial management and business growth by seasoned resource persons, revelations of new investment opportunities, tips to assessing business funds, and so on.

Some of the confirmed speakers are Prof (Mrs) Gloria Elemo, DG, FIIRO, Mrs Ojini Olaghere, Former ED, Acess Bank PLC, Amb. Ayoola Olukanni, DG, NACCIMA, Mrs. Joan Agha, Founder, Joan Agha Foundation, and others. A panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Chioma Ayorinde, CEO, SwishIdeas.

Visit http://joanaghafoundation.org/register/ to register now, for free. Limited seats available.

The 6th edition of the Annual Lecture For Women Entrepreneurs, organised by Joan Agha Foundation, is set to hold at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, V.I, Lagos, on October 17, 2018. The event which brings together various classes of business and professional women annually, equips both young and advanced women with the necessary tools to excel in whatever industries they find themselves.

Some of the anticipated benefits of this years's edition include a grand opportunity for participants to expand their business, career, and professional networks, effective training on financial management and business growth by seasoned resource persons, revelations of new investment opportunities, tips to assessing business funds, and so on.

Some of the confirmed speakers are Prof (Mrs) Gloria Elemo, DG, FIIRO, Mrs Ojini Olaghere, Former ED, Acess Bank PLC, Amb. Ayoola Olukanni, DG, NACCIMA, Mrs. Joan Agha, Founder, Joan Agha Foundation, and others. A panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Chioma Ayorinde, CEO, SwishIdeas.

Visit http://joanaghafoundation.org/register/ to register now, for free. Limited seats available.

Popular business/entrepreneurship magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, has eulogized Nairaland's own Alexreports. In a lovely write-up the magazine posted on its Instagram handle (@the_entrepreneur_africa), in which it described Alex as its #MCM (Man Crush Monday), the magazine further revealed that Alexreports is a silent media powerhouse behind a lot of Nigerian celebrities' media presence. see what they wrote below.

"And our #MCM goes to @alexreports.
Alex is that unsong hero behind the sudden media fame of a lot of the erstwhile underdogs in the Nigerian entertainment, media, business, and political arenas.

Unlike the average Nigerian blogger or media influencer, Alex Nwankwo (@alexreports ), prefers to stay behind the scenes while his clients take the stardom and limelight.

What sets him apart is his versatility, as he works with clients across industries. His media influence also cuts across digital and traditional media. You want to be on newspaper headlines or make your story trend on blogs and the general internet in 12 hours, and maintain the media attention? Then @alexreports is your man. .

As seen in the picture above, Alex is always calm and collected. He pays attention to details and places client's satisfaction above financial earning. .

As the CEO of Amity Global Network, he has over 10 blogs under his brand, and hundreds of blogs (including top ones like Lindaikejisblog.com and Nairaland.com) and media houses -- indeginous and foreign -- under his network of partnerships. He's also a henchman for most beauty pageants in Nigeria.

Alex is based in Abuja, Nigeria. A graduate of Mass Communication. And he's single and searching �.

Meanwhile, nominations for The Entrepreneur Africa Awards, 2018, is currently ongoing. Some of the award categories also come with amazing prizes. For instance Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award, Tech Startup of The Year Award, etc. Visit theentrepreneurafrica.com/awards to nominate an entrepreneur or a business now.

http://theentrepreneurafrica.com/awards/

The world never stops evolving. This is very evident in the systems of payment. From barter system, to gold, to coins, to paper money, to cheque, etc, we have seen the various generational transformations of the concept of money. And now comes another evolution. It’s the digital currency. In the words of Pastor Favor Sunano, CEO of GS Insider, “Crypto money is taking over as a worldwide legal tender. And it is wiser now to get on board; because if you miss the opportunity, then you should just wait for rapture”.

So here’s the biggest opportunity to get involved and start a profitable business in digital money minting. Attend the Digital Finance Conference, on June 23, 2018, at Protea hotel, Ikeja, to learn much more. To register for free, use this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/platincoin-blockchain-conference-tickets-47054050933 .You can also register at the venue, for free.

Popular business magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, has featured Nigeria’s leading indigenous electronics company, Polystar, in its May 2018 edition. In the comprehensive feature, the amazing history of the electronics appliances giant has been narrated by the company’s Founder and Managing Director, Chief Dr. Paulinus Ozonnagbo, who spoke of how he had a rough beginning, severally tried to give up, and went as far as contemplating suicide, but still went on to become one of the biggest CEOs in Nigeria today.
The Polystar Story has been described as highly inspiring by the Editor of The Entrepreneur Africa, David Agu, Esq., who paid a visit to the company’s office in Lagos recently for a presentation of the May Edition to the management. In his words, “This story is what every struggling entrepreneur needs to read in order to receive fresh energy to forge on, because, like Chief Dr. Paulinus, in the end, a bountiful reward awaits.
To read the full story, download a digital copy of the magazine at: www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

Leading Business Magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, is set to host over 400 CEOs and business leaders on May 18, 2018, in Lagos. The event will feature speakers from across 7 selected industries. These speakers include top music executive, Ubi Franklin, and entertainment mogul, AY of AY Live. There’ll also be cocktail sessions at the event to enable attendees connect ant expand their business networks. The theme of the event is: ‘Achieving Business Growth; Breaking New Grounds’. And the best part is: it’s FREE of charge. Available seats are now limited. To register, click on the link below:

www.theentrepreneurafrica.com/thebusinessmeeting

Popular Business Magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, currently requires two female media executives/writers to work at its Lagos Office.

According to the Business Development manager of the firm, interested applicants must be female, resident in Lagos (preferably Island or other central locations), and exceptional in writing.
Interested applicants should send their CVs to: ojeh@theentrepreneurafrica.com, before 6pm, Wednesday, 4th April, 2018.

Visit: www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

Popular Business Magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, currently requires two female media executives/writers to work at its Lagos Office.

According to the Business Development manager of the firm, interested applicants must be female, resident in Lagos (preferably Island or other central locations), and exceptional in writing.
Interested applicants should send their CVs to: ojeh@theentrepreneurafrica.com, before 6pm, Wednesday, 4th April, 2018.

Visit: www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

Popular Business Magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, currently requires two female media executives/writers to work at its Lagos Office.

According to the Business Development manager of the firm, interested applicants must be female, resident in Lagos (preferably Island or other central locations), and exceptional in writing.
Interested applicants should send their CVs to: ojeh@theentrepreneurafrica.com, before 6pm, Wednesday, 4th April, 2018.

Visit: www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

With a view to providing business leaders, entrepreneurs and executives a platform to brainstorm and grow their business/professional network, popular business/entrepreneurship magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa will be hosting over three hundred (300) business people to a unique event titled The Business Meeting. This event with the theme: Achieving Business Growth; Breaking New Grounds holds on May 18, 2018 at Virginrose Resorts, V.I, Lagos, as the magazine is set to celebrate its first anniversary in the same month.

Described as a landmark event of the year for business people who wish to increase the profitability of their businesses, attain overall growth in this year of growth, and seize hold of new opportunities, The Business Meeting will feature the personalities behind some of the big brands in the major industries in the Nigerian economy (some of whom would constitute the discussion panels).

According to the management of The Entrepreneur Africa, led by David Agu Esq., “the event is intended to serve as a connecting platform where startups owners can connect with industry leaders, and every participant will grow their business network”. To this effect, there will be a cocktail session when the participants will mix up and interact on possible synergies, while sharing glasses of wines.

And the best part is, the event is absolutely free. However, it’s strictly by registration, and intending attendees need to hurry to register before seats are fully booked. To register for FREE, visit the link below:

www.theentrepreneurafrica.com/thebusinessmeeting

Popular business magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, has released it's March edition which is centered on digital money and how it's fast taking over the currency system in the world. On the cover page is an internationally-acclaimed Cryptocurrency expert and President of the TBC community in Nigeria, Favor Sunano, a man who has much to say about the benefits of trading in Cryptocurrency. The March edition is a must read if you don't want to be left behind on the opportunities Cryptocurrency has to offer. In the words of Mr Sunano, "you only become a loser if you don't have the right information and if you miss this opportunity, just wait for rapture".

This edition also gives insight on how to keep your cash flow in great shape; reveals the perfect side hustle for you, as a 9 to 5 person, and lots more. Truly this edition is a must read for entrepreneurs or aspiring ones.

To read the full content, get a FREE digital copy via the link below:
www.theentrepreneurafrica.com.

Popular business magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, has released it's March edition which is centered on digital money and how it's fast taking over the currency system in the world. On the cover page is an internationally-acclaimed Cryptocurrency expert and President of the TBC community in Nigeria, Favor Sunano, a man who has much to say about the benefits of trading in Cryptocurrency. The March edition is a must read if you don't want to be left behind on the opportunities Cryptocurrency has to offer. In the words of Mr Sunano, "you only become a loser if you don't have the right information and if you miss this opportunity, just wait for rapture".

This edition also gives insight on how to keep your cash flow in great shape; reveals the perfect side hustle for you, as a 9 to 5 person, and lots more. Truly this edition is a must read for entrepreneurs or aspiring ones.

To get a FREE digital copy, visit the link below:
www.theentrepreneurafrica.com.

Popular business magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, has released it's March 2018 Edition, which is centered on digital currency and how it's fast taking over the currency system in the world. On the cover page is an internationally-acclaimed Cryptocurrency expert and president of the TBC community in Nigeria, Favour Sunano, a man who has much to say about the benefits of trading in Cryptocurrency. The March edition is a must read if you don't want to be left behind on the opportunities Cryptocurrency has to offer. In the words of Mr Sunano, "you only become a loser if you don't have the right information; and if you miss this opportunity, just wait for rapture".

This edition also gives insight on how to keep your cash flow in great shape; advises on the perfect side hustle for you and a lot more on how to run a profitable business. Everyone needs a copy of this edition.
Visit the link below to get a free digital copy:
www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

One of Nigeria’s top universities, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, has recently confirmed one of her best academic brains, Dr. Clement C. Chigbo, as an Associate Professor/Reader. This confirmation comes after a recommendation to that effect in 2015. Dr. Chigbo, who has been described by both his students and colleagues as a great authority in law, has a wide experience in multi-jurisdictional legal practice. Having obtained his LLB (Hons) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and B.L from the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Chigbo was consequently called to the Nigerian Bar as a barrister, solicitor, and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. But that was just the beginning of an academic journey that took him round more than 3 continents. He later obtained his LLM from the University of London and PHD from the University of Aberdeen, U.K. Among other qualifications, Dr. Chigbo is a solicitor of England and Wales, Registered Associate of the Supreme Court of the Bahamas, Attorney at Law (pro hac vice) of the Turks, to mention but a few.

In the words of an ex-law student of Afe BabbalolaUniversity, “He (Dr Chigbo) is an example of the excellence of my alma matter, Afe Babalola University. He’s an excellent teacher whose words still serve as guiding principles for me and my colleagues long after school. In my opinion, he’s long been overdue for the professorship title”. Dr. Clement Chigbo, who specializes in Commercial and Property law, has also had a vast experience in lecturing in the Caribbean, Canada, and Africa. He is a prolific writer and has been well published.

Afe Babalola University is one of the new generation Universities in Nigeria with a reputation for hiring seasoned lecturers. According to reports, most of her graduates go on to perform excellently at such post-graduate institutions like the Nigerian Law School. Ex-students of the school say it’s no surprise when the school boasts of lecturers like Dr. Chigbo. His fans say they expect higher appointments for this excellent teacher.

Beautiful people. Simple, but happy life. Happy birthday, Chairman.

The Chairman/CEO of West Africa's top home appliances company, Sweethome, Chief Amobi Ikeh, marked his birthday yesterday, February 13, 2018. To pay homage to their boss, several traders of Oduade building materials market in Lagos, and staff of Sweethome Bathrooms and Kitchen, put up a huge birthday party for Chief Amobi, within the market premises. Chief Amobi Ikeh's wife, Lolo, who was behind the whole plan, was full of happiness as she cut the giant cake and toasted to her husband's long life and prosperity. Venue of the celebration was filled to the brim, as many traders left their shops to come and celebrate with the chief. Many of them who spoke praised him greatly for his kindness and support to both staff and other traders. Some customers of Sweethome who also attended the party had very positive things to say about Chief Amobi, his company and his products, which they described as high quality and reliable.

On his own part, a very excited Chief Amobi Ikeh was full of thanks to his wife, his staff, customers and fellow traders. He thanked God for his life and blessings so far, and promised to continue to do his best at all times. There was enough food and drinks, as people ate and drank to their fill. The media was in attendance, too, including the Editor/CEO of The Entrepreneur Africa Magazine, David Agu.

By Ojeh Godwin

Africa’s leading business/entrepreneurship magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, has unveiled its February 2018 edition, with focus on events/tourism business, investments and business growth guides. The new edition which was released at a press conference in Lagos yesterday, was covered by the events/tourism business maestro, Mr Wemi Jones (MD/CEO, Dates and Events Ltd).
Titled, Investor’s Guide Edition, this edition comes packed with inspiring contents, such as reasons why 2018 is a great year to start a business, guides on where and how to invest this year, etc. the cover personality, while addressing the press during the unveiling, expressed his happiness for being the sole cover for the February edition. When asked why he chose to go into events/tourism business, he said, “like I said in my interview in The Entrepreneur Africa, I wish we were just discovering oil now in Nigeria. Oil has not been a blessing as was thought; it only came to make the country lazy and distract us from pursuing more beneficial potentials. I tell you that if Nigeria, and by extension Africa, had given tourism the attention it deserves, no one would be unemployed here, except they’re not willing to work. We have all the natural endowments to make for more money, and create far more jobs, from tourism than oil”.
On his part, the Editor of the The Entrepreneur Africa, David Agu, emphasized that the reason why the magazine was established is to preach the message of entrepreneurship, get people to get busy, and reduce unemployment, while celebrating those that have scaled through the hurdles of entrepreneurship, so as to motivate others to work hard to achieve success.
Digital copy of the magazine is FREE and can be gotten through the link below:

www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

Popular Business Magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa, has released its January, 2018, Edition. This beautiful edition features amazing stories of 5 Leading female entrepreneurs (publisher of Lailasblog.com, Laila Ijeoma, top celebrity fashion designer, Toju Foyeh, tech entrepreneur, Anie Akpe, Agro business big shot, Ada Osakwe, and health entrepreneur, Dr. Ola Orekunrin. They cut across 5 different industries; namely media, fashion, technology, agriculture, and health.

This Women's Power Edition, which has been described as a favorite issue, also reveals the keys to business growth in 2018. The new edition also profiles 10 top young South African entrepreneurs, and how they made it so early. Every page has a vital message for both the upcoming and the accomplished entrepreneur.

The digital copy of the magazine is FREE at www.theentrepreneurafrica.com.

61-year-old Joan Agha Looks All Business, As She Covers The Entrepreneur Africa, December Issue

In its final edition for the year, 2017, Africa's leading business magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa looks at how to transition from being a 9-5 person, or retiree, to an entrepreneur, not minding the barrier of advanced age, using 61-year-old Shell retiree, Joan Agha, as a case study.

In this Yuletide Edition, other interesting areas such as principles for business growth in 2018, the business side of law, real estate business, investment guides, etc, were also touched. Surely, every entrepreneur needs a copy.

To get a FREE digital copy, click on the link below::
http://www.theentrepreneurafrica.com/download-the-entrepreneur-africa-magazine-december-edition/

The story has been told of how Chief Amobi Ikeh, CEO of SweetHome Bathrooms and Kitchen Solutions, rose from the rock bottom to become the biggest manufacturer of luxury home appliances in West Africa. With only an O'level certificate, Chief Ikeh has achieved so much dealing with the highly educated and International business entities that he has become the envy of even Masters and Doctorate Degree Holders, and an inspiration to young people. Thus, this year, he has been on constant focus, as many institutions picked him out for several awards, mostly bordering on entrepreneurship. For instance, In just the last quarter of 2017 alone, he was awarded Team Africa Award For Innovative Trade and Investment, by popular business magazine, The Entrepreneur Africa. Withing the same quarter, he also received the Association of Anambra State Development Unions' Award For Entrepreneurship (and was personally presented to him by the Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke, on behalf of the Governor, Willie Obiano). He was also nominated for the Role Model Awards; and many others. This is why his friends and associates have described this year as one full of honour for the Nnewi-South-born businessman.

As a way of appreciating the massive goodwill he that was shown him this year, and in the spirit of Christmas celebration, Chief Ikeh has promised special discounts on the hundreds of various SeetHome luxury products. For the new home owners who plan to unveil their houses this Christmas, and for the owners of older homes who plan to refurbish the aesthetics of their homes, this is the opportunity acquire luxury at a very affordable price. According to Chief Ikeh, "At SweetHome Bathroom and Kitchen Solutions, we are committed to helping our customers achieve happiness, and their is no better time to be happy than this Christmas. And that is why we're giving amazing discounts".

Now, Christmas has just gotten started; and it looks like it's going to be an amazing one.

It was all cheers and fanfare as the Elite Fitness Club, Lagos, held its new yam festival recently, in line with the popular Igbo culture of New Yam Festival celebration. The cultural event, which was held at the mini sports stadium of the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos, had in attendance, numerous members of the Elite Fitness club, in company of their families, friends, and associates. Speaking during the ceremony, the club’s President, Chief Amobi Ikeh, MD of Sweethome Appliances, said “New Yam (iri ji) Festival, as we all know, is a tradition that is as old as Igbo Race. It is a time used by men to showcase their industry, valour and fruitfulness”. Chief Ikeh, who insisted that this tradition is a very important part of Igbo history and must not be allowed to die, added, “Since most of us no longer reside in our villages, we deemed it proper to showcase this tradition to our families, friends, and especially our children who have not been exposed to the ‘Iri Ji’ rites considering that most of them have lived their whole lives outside of Igbo land”

The event had in attendance various traditional rulers like Igwe Amuwo Odofin, and other respected title-holders. It was also a platform to connect and create useful business relationships, for which the Igbo man is reputed, as top business moguls and captains of industries stormed the event and wasted no time in connecting with each other.
A high point of the occasion was during the cutting of the new yam, in line with tradition. For this rite, the clubs president, Chief Amobi Ike, was joined by its Vice President, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Azike, the grand patron, Chief (Sir), Augustine Okolie, other executives of the club, patrons, traditional rulers, and other men of industry and valour. Prayers were said, and fruitfulness declared for the next farming season.
The event was even made more colourful and exciting, especially for the children and women, as various calibers of masquerades and dance groups took over the arena to entertain the guests. Masquerades such as the iconic Izaga and dance groups like the Igede from Enugu state did justice to brighten the event. It was equally a time to feast, as there were more than enough to eat and drink, as an indication of fruitfulness. Overall, as the club’s secretary, Dr. Kingsley Nebo, said, “it was a celebration of success, which Elite Fitness Club has become known with”.

He's currently not his dresser. But he dressed him during the presidential campaign, and put him in that suit that helped him win the election.

The Entrepreneur Africa Magazine has just released one of its most beautiful and content-rich issues, featuring the popular Nigerian style doctor, Uche Nnaji, on the cover. This issue is titled Fashion Business Edition, as it beams lights into the Nigerian/African fashion industry to reveal the big business sides of it.

In his interview, Uche tells his grass to grace story of starting from the rock bottom, on campus, but ten years down the line he became a personal dresser to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. There are so many other inspiring contents within this edition, including the incredible true story of the CEO of Sweet Homes who started his first shop in an abandoned toilet, but now owns one of the biggest building materials companies in West Africa.

To read these stories and more, get the FREE digital copy of the new issue via the link below:
www.theentrepreneurafrica.com

The Nigerian veteran rapper, Michael Stephens (popularly called Ruggedman) looked all business and executive on the cover of August 2017 Edition of The Entrepreneur Africa Magazine. The magazine, which is one of Africa's top business magazines, got the pioneer musician to share his story of transformation from a core rap artist to a businessman. He also took out time to clear some of the controversies that have trailed him over the years.

This edition of The Entrepreneur Africa also featured lots of other inspiring contents that can help aspiring entrepreneurs get bigger. To get the FREE digital copy of the magazine, click on the link below:
www.theentrepreneurafrica.com/download