When deciding whether to hire in-house public relations or engage an agency, there are a few factors to consider. Having worked in both roles myself, I am a strong believer in companies of all shapes and sizes engaging a PR agency on a retainer or at the very least a
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Tunde Aderemi Ibrahim, popularly known as TundeBuremo is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LoadNG Automated Systems, a Nigeria-based cryptocurrency company expanding its reach in Nigeria and other African countries. In this interview he speaks about the possible positive impacts of the blockchain technology on Nigeria’s fintech industry. What is your
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Coming up with a new idea with huge potential is only half the battle. Equally important is finding one that fits you. I try to explain that even the most innovative idea will fail if it is not a good fit for you at this time, so the question I ask is “why you
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Agrarian culture is a critical component of livelihoods in Asia. Perhaps it should come as little surprise then that industrious startups around the region are constantly looking at ways to complement age-old farming practices with modern agritech, that can boost crop yields while reducing risks and inefficiencies for farmers. Agritech (agriculture
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One of the characteristics that every good investor looks for in an aspiring entrepreneur is resilience, or the ability to learn from and bounce back after a failure. You don’t have to have previous startup problems to show resilience – everyone should have a story of tackling a tough challenge
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Risk management is necessary for organisations of all sizes. It enables you to take action on the ever-changing inventory of risks besides helping your organisation to meet its needs. Technological advances come with a fair share of risks. In today’s tech-savvy world, risk managers are increasingly looking hard at technology risks
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A few weeks ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) activated the Global Standing Instruction (GSI) policy. With this in place, banks can withdraw defaulting loans from any account held by a borrower. Someone who wants to borrow ₦10,000 ($25.79) from Access Bank, for instance, will have to sign a mandate
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Throughout the years, we’ve seen and heard startups being labelled with terms that often come from the animal kingdom (one might be a mythical creature). Labels such as unicorns and camels seem to have shot up and gained interest over the years. We all love our labels — they sound
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There are many entrepreneurs who may be crossing the money and ethics line without really knowing it We’re taught right off the bat in business that cash is king. It’s all about profit, the bottom line, and expanding revenues. And while money is undeniably important in a business, I do believe
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TradeDepot, a four-year-old startup solving supply chain issues in Nigeria’s informal retail market is expanding to financial services. Shoprite, SPAR, Mr Price, Game, Ebeano and JustRite are some of the biggest retail chains in Nigeria. They’re increasingly becoming a household name as they position themselves for the growth of a Nigerian
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