The effect of the Global Economic Crises is closing in on Nigeria gradually. A recent report predicted that 18 percent of Nigerians would further be classified as being poor in 2009. That mean the gap between the poor and the rich will get wider still. But then, it is said that if the riches [...]
If you were to ask in a general business meeting, Church, mosque or in any gathering that how many people have ideas, you will be amazed with what you get to see as a response.
One of the things you quickly discover is that you are not the only one with great and sound [...]
Most times, the common complain with people who have ideas is the problem of finances. Most peoples’ dreams eventually die because they are waiting for and expecting one big money to land on their laps so that they can pursue their passions- that only happens in movies.
There are numerous ways by which you can [...]
Right before millions as President Obama took the stage to take the oath, I saw the anticipation in the eyes of the Americans, CNN showed not just pictures but the passion of the people, not just for the president, but also for the nation, not only the nation but for the belief that we can [...]
Happy New Year. As we left church and I drove towards home yesterday, I thought about why it would be a happy new year, if there is not a happy new you (me). The timing of the New Year was perfect for a call for a new system of thought. If you have been [...]
My weekend and movement into this week has been explosive. I wrote this in an hotel room close to VGC where I was meeting a few of the best minds among the emerging new generation of leaders in Nigeria. We were there to fashion out how Nigeria will, can and must be the best place [...]
I’m really looking forward to the next episode of the Dragons’ Den. I’ve turned myself into a little dragon, trying to analyse and assess the strength and weaknesses of the contestants and dragons and also trying to decide if the Dragon’s verdicts merited commendation. It’s been a relief from the wide array of “live-in” and [...]
There are few times you attend a meeting and the people are pushing the boundaries of development in a blended atmosphere of fun and seriousness. Why did I rush down there? Despite deadlines to meet on Monday, despite ‘my reluctant car’ refusing to move and I had to also get to another meeting elsewhere in [...]
Like it or not, Nigeria is fast becoming the bride of other nations. Many nations are noticing the world’s largest Black Country; from the US, who see us as it’d most supplier in terms of petroleum to China which believes in immeasurable profits from their range of standard and substandard products, the nation is turning [...]
Well, it looks like I am taking an interest in how people and organizations are affected by technology, and subsequently how it affects my pocket and yours. Whether you believe it or not, blogs are quickly evolving from the normal online journals and diaries into strong powerful marketing tools that are already shaping the way [...]
