Century Favour
Welcome. Here I share what I’m learning, my thoughts, musings & resources on Entrepreneurship, Nation Building & Agenda 2030.
Recent Publications
January 30, 2021
I was afraid of failure
The idea of starting something new, filled with so much promise, only to see it fade into oblivion, or pouring my heart and soul into an application, only to receive that dreaded rejection email—it's tough. Thoughts like "Am I good enough? Do I have…
January 27, 2021
Think for me …
A few years back, in 2013, I found myself needing a website and decided to hire a web designer for the job. We engaged in weeks of back-and-forth communication, providing feedback and making adjustments. However, the designer eventually resigned due…
January 25, 2021
The how.
Daily,#Enterprise,#Nation Building,#Agenda 2030
In the past, access to resources and markets played a significant role in determining the success of a business. However, with the rise of technology and globalization, we now find ourselves in a world of resource surplus. Tools, technology,…
January 12, 2021
#Road to 2023 – Are you working on getting accountable leaders elected? To achieve success, 12 factors to consider
Nation building,Featured,Editorial
The Aftermath of the EndSARs Protest in 2020 and the infamous quelling of the protest by the Nigerian military has sparked a renewed interest in young Nigerians to actively participate in politics. New initiatives, movements, campaigns and actions…
December 13, 2020
Is your new business idea worth your time and investment ? Predict it’s viability with this simple checklist.
And so it hits you, you’ve just stumbled on a brilliant idea for a new business or startup, you can’t wait to launch it, you’ve started daydreaming about how it will “settle you for life, “you can’t wait to hammer”. The reality is that starting a…
December 12, 2020
Raising seed funding my experience and 5 tips to help you raise yours
Enterprise,Resources,Editorial
It was a very ordinary evening, I received a call from a potential angel investor to meet up, my heart was racing, I dusted out my pitch deck and dressed for the occasion. I arrived at the agreed meeting spot, delivered my pitch after I was done he…
December 10, 2020
Linkup app – leveraging technology to improve SRH outcomes for young people
Agenda 2030,Featured,Editorial
I have good news, finally, after a couple of months of working on a project for the amazing team at Education as a Vaccine a non-profit organization, I am are happy to announce that an updated version of the linkup app is on the app store, you can…
December 9, 2020
8 factors to consider, before launching an e-commerce venture.
Enterprise,Featured,Resources,Editorial
Despite the pandemic, in the first quarter of 2020 Jumia, an e-commerce Company operating in 11 African countries gained $31.79 million in revenue from 6.4 million e-commerce orders. According to Statista, it estimated that Africa’s e-commerce…
December 6, 2020
Road to 2023: Where are the independents?
Partisan and ethnic politics is a socio-political culture that promotes party or ethnic interest over the collective good. A majority of Nigerians really don’t care about the inadequacies of their leaders especially if they are from their region or…
November 13, 2020
Dear Nation Builder; 3 realties you will need to accept.
So you are about to launch that initiative, movement, campaign or action to either elect leaders with the right values, who are accountable to you and your fellow citizens to achieve success, there are 12 factors you will need to consider.
April 14, 2020
4 Important questions business managers will need to ask during and Post Covid 19.
On April 13th, 2020 the Nigerian government announced another 14 days lock-down, the dire reality is that after this extension there is no certainty that the lockdown will not be extended because the variables that led us to this point are still…
December 26, 2019
3 key innovations from PIND that are saving lives and improving the livelihoods of people in the Niger Delta region.
Nation building,Agenda 2030,Editorial
Non Profits will play a critical role in shaping the future, we will need more Non-profits who are willing to go after tough problems in ingenious ways, that is why today I will be highlighting 3 remarkable solutions that PIND has deployed in her…
December 26, 2019
Why customer retention & loyalty is key to your business.
Interestingly a majority of strategies deployed by most businesses are geared towards acquiring new customers with less focus on retaining acquired customers. Some businesses are losing clients as much as they are acquiring new clients. Their sales…
December 26, 2019
Why Ruga failed and how a new policy can spur youth enterprise, empower the next generation of livestock farmers and promote ethnic tolerance.
Enterprise,Nation building,Agenda 2030,Featured,Editorial
There has been a lot of controversy regarding the Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) policy plan presented by the Federal government in June this year. Conceived as a solution to the challenges of herdsmen grazing in the country, the plan for the RUGA scheme…
December 26, 2019
How Nigerians, Ran One of the Largest Business Accelerator in the World and Minted Millionaires; What I Am Learning.
Enterprise,Nation building,Agenda 2030,Featured,Editorial
As an Igbo boy growing up in Aba, a lot of the young men around me were Nwaboys also known as apprentices serving their master for a couple of years, in return the master is expected to settle them. I got acquainted with this particular business…
December 26, 2019
Is your business positioned for the level of growth you’re seeking?
So after receiving a barrage of text messages urging me to patronize this eatery, I decided to do so, I walked in and there was this long queue, I shrugged it off and decided to wait my turn, but sadly the queue was not moving, I could see that the…
December 26, 2019
Fix Distribution and you fix Nollywood.
As we race to the cinema to watch our favourite December flick, a while ago I sat down to have an honest conversation with two of my friends in regards to the state of the Nigerian film industry. They are both producers and directors, who have…
December 26, 2019
A silent technology revolution is gradually taking place in the north.
Enterprise,Nation building,Agenda 2030,Editorial
For most people when they think about the North, what comes to mind is insecurity, poverty, insurgency and all the other dismal development indices. But guess what, a silent technology revolution is gradually taking place in the north.
December 26, 2019
DO TAKE ACTION : How GTBank’s Simple Change Big Impact Initiative changed the Lives of 3000 Women in Adeke.
Nation building,Agenda 2030,Editorial
I want to use this opportunity to thank the team at GTB bank and CSRinaction for been there for the women of Adeke community in Benue state. At Do Take action a not for profit foundation I cofounded, today I want to share with a you how GTBbank came…
April 1, 2019
Embracing the barriers to market entry
Running or managing a business in Africa is not for the faint-hearted, it's a lot like digging for gold. To put this in context, Nigeria Africa’s largest market is ranked 131 in the ease of doing business, according to World Bank's Doing Business…
March 4, 2019
Ummi Bukar’s UPROOTED- Post Boko Haram Conflict Silver Lining.
Agenda 2030,Featured,Editorial
Conflicts are real, they exist in our world and although we may not always be able to prevent them, we can turn them into channels for social impact. This is why when I caught wind of UPROOTED- a documentary film directed and produced by Ummi Bukar,…
November 7, 2018
Can Nigeria Be A Healthcare Destination?
Nigerians are reported to be among the world’s most notable medical tourists, with tens of thousands travelling in search of medical services. Reports also show that Nigeria loses about US$1 billion every year to medical tourism. Wouldn’t you agree…
November 7, 2018
I CISC, You too can!
Wondering what I CISC means? It simply means I create and influence for social change. Sound interesting? Let me tell you all about it. Recently, I was ruminating on the drivers for social change and sustainable development and an intriguing element…
November 6, 2018
Convince me to care about the SDGs.
When was the last time you were actively involved in an informal conversation about the SDGs? And no, I wasn’t referring to some forum or conference, just the regular chit chat amongst friends. Did you have to think long and hard or did you get a…
November 6, 2018
I Got Tired Of Complaining About The Issues; This Is What I Did.
Do you ever sit down and just think about the problems in the world, in Africa and more specifically, Nigeria? Do you occasionally bemoan the dismal development indices, the infrastructural gaps, and the failing economy? How often do you go on this…
November 5, 2018
The Birth of The Strategy Company
Enterprise,Nation building,Agenda 2030
I realized early on that one of the many reasons I was giving the talents and gifts I possess, was to leave the world better than I met it and the only way I can achieve this is by contributing my quota towards solving some of the issues around me.…
October 15, 2018
Taxation Policy Conversations For Startups; Recommendations From The Ventures Platform Ecosystem Dialogue Series
Welcome to a new week. I sure am thankful for another opportunity to hit those goals. I hope you are as well. The rapidly concluding month of October certainly kicked off on a strong reality check note for Nigeria as we celebrated 58 years of…
September 25, 2018
Gordon Timeyin’s Abuja IDF UX Community Meet-Up Highlights : Tips For Dealing with Unending Projects.
Have you ever been in a situation where a project scheduled to run for say one month, is already past the 6-month mark with no end in sight? Well, I have and as exasperating as these situations usually are, you know what they say about a problem…
September 24, 2018
Why KONGA’s New Strategy Might Work.
A while ago while heading to a cool evening dinner, I happened upon a standard-sized KONGA offline store with a regular storefront inscription like any other retail store's. This seemed novel to me and many who are familiar with the old KONGA…
September 13, 2018
This is an invitation to shape the Future
Enterprise,Nation building,Agenda 2030,Featured
If you are like me, sometimes, the current realities facing Nigeria and Africa can be quite disheartening. You wake up every day to news stories that make you question your nationality, it’s like we’re attaining new levels of crazy every second.…