800k Monthly Salary and you have to choose between five states in Nigeria to Live in.
What State will you pick, be honest?
A. River state
B. Lagos State
C. Kano State
D. Oyo State
E. Abuja
Excited to share that I've been selected as a finalist for the @Afrifoundershub Graduate Training Program 2026 Mini MBA (starting September 21).
This aligns perfectly with my work bridging economics, data analytics.
#AfrifoundersAGTP#MiniMBA#EconomicsAndImpact
I asked my friend Patrick from Geneva why he put $15M into a SpaceX private placement after they lost $4.6B in Q1. He said: “I’m not investing in SpaceX. I’m investing in Elon Musk’s brain.” 🧠
~ Aliko Dangote
BREAKING NEWS: FORBES REVALUES DANGOTE'S WEALTH TO $51 BILLION, ADDING ABOUT $20 BILLION IN ONE MOVE, MAKING HIM THE 36TH RICHEST PERSON IN THE WORLD 🌍 🎉 💵
To every young person: don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself.
Social media will make you feel like everyone your age is winning except you. Remember, you only see what people choose to show you. Some success is genuine, some is exaggerated, and some may even come from things you should never want to be involved in.
Focus on your own journey. Learn, work hard, stay consistent and earn honestly. Your timing is your timing.
When I post my success or lifestyle, it’s never to make you feel behind. I post it to show the younger generation what is possible with hard work, patience and consistency.
Be inspired, not pressured. Your time will come. ❤️
Open letter to graduates with lower grades,
1. Having lower grades can be so frustrating especially during job hunting but is not a death sentence or a reason to assume one can not make it in life. There are many people who have joined the best of places with lower grades and many more who are super successful. The journey might be different, but it’s far from impossible. Here are a few important steps that can help you navigate the path forward:
REMEDY IT
2. Most big name employers require higher grades (2:1 and above) not because those with lower can not perform or deliver on the job but because it’s easier to filter candidates during recruitment process through such criteria especially while managing recruitment resources. The best way to remedy your lower grades is by enrolling in advanced degree as majority accept lower degrees with masters. Advanced degrees give candidates added advantage in job hunting especially those with lower grades. But be conscious of time (age).
SKILL UP
3. With the recent trend by KPMG and EY of accepting second-class lower (2:2), it’s clear that skills are the next big gate pass to big name organizations after looking past the age and grade requirements. It will be of great importance for lower grade degree holders to take skills and certifications very seriously. Aim to obtain all professional certificates obtainable in your profession and fortify it with as much relevant skills as possible. This will give you an edge over your contemporaries during job search and make you more attractive to employers in times of special need.
VOLUNTEER
4. Sometimes all you need is some 2 or 3 years experience to start applying for Experience Hire roles and your grade is deterring you from having even your first formal job. Look around for organizations in your close proximity that can take you even as volunteer or as an intern to gain hands on experience. Try and look for organizations that are relevant to your background and also in close proximity to save cost especially if you will not get paid. Use the opportunity to learn some work and also prove yourself on the job. I know a lot of people that got recommendations and landed their dream jobs through this methods.
START SMALL
5. Life is step by step. You want to join IOCs, Big4 or FUGAZ Banks doesn’t mean you must join them as Graduate or through GT programs that always limit you through your lower grade. Apply for smaller oil serving companies, smaller and upcoming accounting firms and new generation banks that dont normally demand much for GT programs and start from somewhere. Your dedication and value addition will surely pave way for you on the job and that will also give you the necessary skills and experience to move around the industry until you reach your dreamland. Some people started banking for 30 years before reaching a tier one bank and this will come with more contacts, different experiences and perspectives that can even make you more relevant in the big organizations.
ACT LIKE A DROP OUT
6. Sometimes all the above may not work. The good thing is to “Act like a drop out” and hustle like you have never gone to school. Take that pride of “education” out of your head and get dirty. In the course of your struggle, unimaginable things happen. This can even involve hard labour or menial skills. I know a HND/Degree holder (with pass degree) that started working as labourer in my former company and after like 6 months he was noticed through his team. And upon interview, he was absorbed as senior staff and promoted to a supervisor. His degree did not play any role. It was that months of experience and understanding of the company’s system that got him the job.
You see why you should dress formal to the office every day.
Came to the office in a casual wear - Pooja AFCON jersey - with no plan to meet any external person in office. No plan for any meeting.
Now, a state commissioner called and wanted to see me in my office within the next hour.
Nigerians I want to use this opportunity to say I love y’all. And for my students you guys are the best for always supporting me. ❤️
Please allow the prof to enjoy his moments in peace.
The truth will be out soon
The current NYSC uniform too is made in Nigeria including the boots.
So changing it to Adire is not adding anything to the national economy. Its just adding to the new customer or region that will now supply the adire.
Let’s be specific..
On Monday, at the Federal Executive Council, our administration approved the most consequential reforms of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme since its establishment in 1973.
On the day I was sworn in as your President, I promised to create meaningful opportunities for our young people. I said women and youth would feature prominently in our administration, and this reform is partly the actualisation of that promise.
High Level Connection:
NNPC, CBN, NCC, NITDA, NPA, FIRS
Mid Level Connection
Customs, Immigration, DSS, Federal Ministries...
Low Level Connection
Police, NSCDC, NDLEA, Prisons, State Government Offers, LG Offers.
Zero Level Connection
Army, Medical Doctors, Digital Skills, Teaching, Social Media Manager, Field agent/enumerator, Banks...