The recently assented Nigeria Startup Act gives some regulatory framework to the tech startup ecosystem in Nigeria. I've found some provisions interesting and I will share my thoughts. Most importantly it defines what a startup is and you will require to meet some qualifications.
What I see is not a city that is broken.
Broken things stop functioning.
Lagos functions. Millions of people move, trade, build, sell, negotiate, and dream every day.
What I see is a city that has lost the ability to be embarrassed.
A shameless city. #lagos
… maybe that is why Lagos calls itself the Centre of Excellence.
Because if excellence were visible in its roads, its public spaces, its drainage, its transport systems, and its sanitation, the city would not need to remind us.
It would simply be obvious.
#lagos
I'm starting my spotlight series by featuring someone truly worth your attention — my friend Owokonu.
Owokonu is a lawyer and the founder of Ofie Consulting, a firm that integrates legal, tax, regulatory, immigration, and ESG advisory into one practice — built exclusively for...
At the NBA presidential debate, I reiterated my unwavering commitment to safeguarding the interests of the NBA and our members.
With a proven track record of advocacy for the legal profession, I pledged to lead an NBA that will not only speak out against any wrong doing, but will also take decisive action against anyone who harasses or assaults a member of the legal community.
Vote MAZI AFAM JOSIAH OSIGWE, SAN, as President of the Nigerian Bar Association.
#Proactivebar
#Lawyersfirst
#Fortheloveoftheprofession
A friend is raising money for his factory which does $50m in revenue & is valued at under $80m.
Flutterwave; a Nigerian tech company in the payments space was making this amount in revenue when it was valued over $1bn.
Learn why in my video here:
I just want you guys to know that the Nigeria passport has really been bastardized. My father is a whole retired Ambassador who lived and served in Austria for 3 years. He applied for a schengen visa alongside my mum and the Austrian embassy denied their visas😂😂