Nirmala Chellarams Centre for Entrepreneurship Skills, University of Lagos

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Here is to a month to march onward.

March into the exam hall, ace your papers and keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive. You are made for so much more.

Happy New Month!

Calling all students of Unilag…

Join us for an Undergraduate Mentoring Session featuring insightful talks on:

— Navigating school
— Life after graduation
— Soft skills development, and
— Defining personal success.

This event promises to provide valuable guidance and inspiration as you embark on your academic and professional journey.

Date: March 1st, 2024.
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: NCCES Lecture Room. (Entrepreneurship building behind the Department of Creative Arts.)

You’ll also have the opportunity to network with fellow students and industry experts.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wishing you a happy new month.

It’s the season of Love. May February bring you abundant joy, love, and fulfilled dreams.

Happy new month from all of us at NCCES.

EGOT is an acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards. It is the designation given to people who have won all four of the major American art awards 1.

As of 2024, 20 people have achieved competitive EGOT status.

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Richard Rodgers 1962
Helen Hayes 1977
Rita Moreno 1977
John Gielgud 1991
Audrey Hepburn 1993
Marvin Hamlisch 1995
Jonathan Tunick 1997
Mel Brooks 2001
Mike Nichols 2001
Whoopi Goldberg 2002
Scott Rudin 2012
Robert Lopez 2014
Andrew Lloyd Webber 2018
Tim Rice 2018
John Legend 2018
Alan Menken 2020
Jennifer Hudson 2021
Viola Davis 2023
Elton John

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At 70, Nigerian-born Former Investment Banker, Bayo Ogunlesi just sold his private equity firm - Global Infrastructure Partners for 12 Billion USD (Odogwu).

BlackRock bought the firm.

They (GIP) manage some of the world's most complex public infrastructure in the World.

Kudos to HIM and his team!!!!

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Baba come wash am for the boizzz (lolzzzz)

The world's shortest International Flight is from Brazzaville, Congo 🇨🇬 to Kinshasa, DR Congo 🇨🇩

The distance between the Maya Maya International Airport in Brazzaville and N'Djili International Airport is just 13 nautical miles (about 26 KMs)

Currently, the leading airline operating the route is ASKY Airlines, and uses its Boeing 737 on a triangle routing between Lome (Togo)

It costs approximately 500 USD to fly between the two cities on the direct flight ✈️





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Congrats you crossed the 2023 finish line 🏃🏻🏃🏻

Cheers to many more exploits in 2024. Wishing you and your family a happy new year.

Have an amazing year ahead!

We appreciate all your support 🤗🤗.

Thank you.

#2023

Happy Boxing Day!

Share love to everyone around you.
Give a gift today.

Merry Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters…

May God’s love and joy continually increase in your life as you celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ today.

Merry Christmas and happy new year in advance to you 🎉🎉

Is your idea disruptive?

In today’s NCCES Entrepreneur Spotlight…

We will zoom into the life of Mitchell Elegbe, the Group Managing Director/CEO and member of the board of directors at Interswitch— an electronic payment solution company focused on the African market.

Founded in 2002, has enjoyed remarkable growth, broadened distribution channels and expanded into new markets across Africa, driving revolutionary payment innovation and social impact.

Mitchell is a graduate of the University of Benin where he studied Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
He’s also an alumnus of the IESE/Wharton/CEIBS Global CEO Program.

He worked with Schlumberger before founding Interswitch in 2002.

Mitchell is a motivational leader who always inspires his colleagues in their value as individuals; in the value of the work they do; and in their value as team members, whilst being relentless in his pursuit of sustainable value for stakeholders.

He has won several awards, including the CNBC/Forbes All African Business Leader (AABLA) for West Africa in 2012, the International Finance Corporation’s Inclusive Business Leader Award.

He has also received the African Leadership Network (ALN) 2013 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE)— a distinguished Africa-focused award giving over USD 200, 000 prize money to outstanding African entrepreneurs who demonstrate business excellence and social impact.

Just this year, he was awarded the 2023 West Africa Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young (EY).
Mitchell is very passionate about mentoring young entrepreneurs.

Don't just dream about your business idea, validate it.

It's like giving your dream a reality check and making sure it's worth pursuing before you dip your foot into it.

Read through to learn the steps to validating you learn ideas 💡

Congratulations, you’ve almost completed the book of the year 💃

Chapter 12 of 12.

Cheers to the last month of the year!

Join the Wealth4impact discussion as we talk about:

Next Gen Philanthropists in Africa: Redefining the Future of Giving

Date of event: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Time : 1pm – 2:30pm GMT.

To be part of the event, Register here: https://wealth4impact.org/webinar


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Wishing a spectacular birthday to our brilliant Director and Head of Operations.

Elda possesses strategic insights and tireless dedication which has helped steer us toward success.

May this year unfold new heights for you personally and professionally.

Happy birthday EldaDavid Kehinde Samuel.

The more we do something, the easier it becomes.

Persistence and practice are powerful.

You made it through the week.

TGIF

Are you a student with a business idea?

Or do you just want to learn the skills you need to be a successful entrepreneur? If so, we are opening the doors for the NCCES Entrepreneurship Training. It's an in-person practical training program designed for UNILAG students and young entrepreneurs within the campus axis.

You will learn everything you need to know to start and grow a successful business, including:

- How to generate and validate business ideas
- How to develop a business plan
- How to market and sell your products and services
- How to manage your finances
- How to raise capital

And much more!

Classes are designed to be flexible and accessible to students, so you can learn at a convenient schedule. If you want to become a successful entrepreneur, NOW is the best time to begin your training... and get insider secrets to how successful entrepreneurs are made.

NCCES is an on-campus Enterprise Development Centre and Business School located in the University of Lagos Akoka Campus.

For inquiries, comment "entrepreneurship" to get every details.

You can also visit the Nirmala Chellarams Centre for Entrepreneurship Skills located directly behind the Department of Theatre Arts, inside the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Let's make you a successful entrepreneur.

In today's spotlight, we honour Folorunsho Alakija.

Folorunsho is a remarkable figure in the world of business and philanthropy.

She’s achieved extraordinary accomplishments in both business and charitable sectors. She is the Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, one of Nigeria's leading indigenous oil exploration companies. Her leadership has propelled the company to great heights in the energy industry.

She was born on 15 July 1951 into a home of over 50 children. Her mother was the first of 8 wives.

She was opportune to study both in Nigeria and in London, and started her banking career in 1974 as an executive secretary at Sijuade Enterprises in Lagos, Nigeria.

She worked as the Executive Secretary to the Managing Director of the former First National Bank of Chicago, which later became FinBank and now acquired by First City Monument Bank.

Folorunsho will later study fashion design at The American College in London and the Central School of Fashion.

Her brand Supreme Stitches was renamed Rose of Sharon Group, and is a top fashion design brand in Nigeria.

Beyond her professional success, Alakija is renowned for her philanthropic efforts. She founded Rose of Sharon Foundation, an NGO dedicated to empowering widows and orphans in Nigeria.

Folorunsho Alakija's story serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and advocates for positive change. Her commitment to business excellence and social responsibility sets a remarkable example for all.

No matter what your background or circumstances may be...

You have the power to create your own future and it all starts with having a dream and believing in it. Once you have a dream, you need to take action and work towards making it a reality.

Roosevelt's quote is especially relevant today as the world is changing so rapidly.
It is more important than ever to have a vision for your entrepreneurship journey, the future goals... and to be willing to take risks to achieve them.

If you have a dream, don't be afraid to go after it. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams

In today’s world, nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset is key to personal and societal progress.

The entrepreneur mindset is highly rewarding… even though challenging.

It fuels innovation, drives economic growth and job creation. Entrepreneurs embrace risks, transforming challenges into opportunities.

This mindset cultivates resilience which is crucial for navigating setbacks. It empowers individuals to take initiative, fostering a culture of self-reliance.

There’s room for even the young to succeed in their entrepreneurial pursuits

At NCCES, we train successful entrepreneurs through skill development.

NCCES office is located in University of Lagos Yaba Campus, and is open for students and neighbors alike.

Nigeria is +1.

Happy Independence Day to our beloved country 🇳🇬.
It’s 63 years of resilience and unity.

Enjoy your freedom, Nigeria.

From all of us at NCCES.

Welcome to the month of October.

Embrace the moment and make every seconds count. Happy new month.

From all of us at NCCES.

May the light and blessings of the Prophet be with you.

Happy Eid El Maulud to our Muslim brothers and sisters.

New businesses or entrepreneurs may require funding to help them thrive.

You need to keep track of many areas, and it’s easy to fall apart.
‘Business angels’ can literally act as angels.

They not only provide financial aid but can also serve as mentors offering advice and other valuable support to make the business successful.

Attending start-up events is a good strategy to meet with potential angels. You can also join angel investment networks.

At some point in our lives we've all had people ask us to be confident.

Then we try to brace up and act “confident”. But there’s also another similar phrase to being self-confident. That is self-awareness.

Both are needed on your path to career and entrepreneurship fulfilment.

While self-awareness is internal- recognizing yourself, your beliefs, and your values.

Self-confidence is a positive feeling about yourself and your abilities and skills.

An awareness of yourself often leads to self-confidence.
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In today’s spotlight, we acknowledge Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria.

Karl Toriola is an accomplished leader in the telecommunications industry. As the CEO of MTN Nigeria, he leads one of the largest telecommunications companies in Nigeria, providing innovative mobile and digital solutions to millions of customers.

With a wealth of experience in the telecommunications sector, Toriola has played a pivotal role in driving MTN Nigeria's growth and expansion.
The company has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge mobile services and enhancing connectivity across the nation under his leadership.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria and a Master of Science degree in communication systems from the University of Wales, Swansea, UK.

He had worked at Ericsson, Econet Nigeria, and Vmobile Nigeria (now Airtel).

In 2006 Toriola joined MTN Nigeria as Chief Technical Officer. Prior to his role as CEO of MTN Nigeria, he held various executive positions within the MTN Group, gaining valuable insights into the telecommunications markets across different regions.

He was appointed CEO of MTN Congo Brazzaville in 2011 and subsequently, CEO MTN Cameroon in the same year. He went on to become Vice President of MTN Group's WECA (West and Central Africa) for 5 years until he was announced CEO of MTN Nigeria in October 2020.

Toriola's life and career achievements remain an inspiration to every young person who aspires to rise in the entrepreneurship and business sphere.