[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Over 25 vendors exhibited at the Lagos Home Show 2016 in collaboration with Foodie in Lagos with over 700 visitors that came out to shop. The exhibition took place at Mega Plaza Roof Top, Victoria Island Lagos. If you missed it, we saved you some pictures.[/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I came across Stephanie’s Illustrations on Instagram and she caught my attention. I almost felt like a proud sister, and immediately reposted her creative art. I became interested to get to know her more and to hear her story. She is a computer scientist turned painter and Illustrator. Let’s meet her.[/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The Nigerian small, medium and large entrepreneurs sector has received a boost with the launching of Tradenigeria.ng, an interactive business based platform, anchored on promoting entrepreneurship, business development and market growth in the country.
“With Nigeria’s current economy no longer relying on oil and gas, the silver lining is that this creates more opportunity for innovation and entrepreneurship to emerge. Nigerians are entrepreneurial by nature, and combining this drive with technology is one of the clear ways to ensure that businesses are highlighted and receive the traffic and client interest that they need in order to succeed.” says, Ms. Michelle Smellie – Director of TradeNigeria.ng. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Akwete cloth is a unique hand woven fabric of Igbo women of Akwete in Abia State, Nigeria. The fabric was originally referred to as “Akwa Miri” (Cloth of the water) which means towel and mostly weaved by the women on a vertical loom. Akwete cloth weaving is said to be as old as the Igbo nation. [/dropcap]Continue reading
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce invites its Members and Non-Members, State Governments and MDA’s to participate in its Trade Mission to the UK. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I am excited to introduce to you the founder of the brand called ‘Beautifully Nappy’. This lovely lady happens to be someone I have known even before she started her business, but her journey as an entrepreneur as drawn us together. She is really down to earth, with a great sense of humour and can turn you to a natural everything from hair, body products and all if you give her the chance. This is one of the things I admire about her and you should meet her too. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I want to start this article about 5 entrepreneurship lessons I gained working in Mcdonald’s with one of my favourite quotes by Steve Jobs “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”
Sometimes you go through your journey in life and wonder of what use the experience is to your future.
It’s taking me a while to write this article, simply because I didn’t know how to put it in words and translate the journey to an experience that will encourage you. Sometimes we spend so long thinking about doing something and we never get around doing it. Some call it procrastination; I just call it pure laziness and excuses to not do.
I spent over 6 years in the UK for studies right after Secondary School in Nigeria. This is a really long story and as you may know I can talk for Africa, so I will try to keep it short and straight to the point. After spending a year supporting my aunty who I was living with at the time, she finally got me a job working with Mcdonalds (Brimsdown, Enfield London to be precise). [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The Lagos Home Show is back with Foodie in Lagos to showcase the best in Lagos food and crafts. The 3rd edition of the Lagos Home Show premiere fair in Lagos is for discovering quality bits and pieces as well as services that make living in Lagos more bearable. The Fair will take place on Sunday, 8th of May, 2016 at the Mega Plaza Rooftop at 12pm. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I love craft, it is no secret. Right now, I’m going through one of those Artist block moments and I’m a bit emotional but my first love, craft is holding me down until I pull through. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Supermart.ng, Nigeria’s largest online supermarket and grocery delivery service has officially launched a “Proudly Nigerian” drive. With the goal of encouraging the purchase of local products, Supermart.ng has labeled all locally produced products with a “Proudly Nigerian” stamp, making it easier for customers to identify and decide if to spend their naira on local products. By patronizing local products, shoppers effectively support local farmers and companies, while also strengthening the purchasing power of the naira. [/dropcap]
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