tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29831214457949584252024-02-06T19:35:11.948-08:00Get Inspired Today with AdrianPastolGet Inspired Today with AdrianPastol... Is Nigeria's #1 Motivational Site, inspiring you to succeed.AdrianPastolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593239186760575187noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983121445794958425.post-23400159039303415092017-10-11T05:05:00.000-07:002017-10-11T05:21:14.107-07:00The day I discovered the true wealth of Nigeria<div dir="ltr">
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When I first arrived in Nigeria to set up the country's first GSM mobile network, Econet Wireless Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria), I had to serve as the company's interim CEO for about six months, until we appointed someone substantive. This meant I practically lived in Nigeria for most of that time. It was a remarkable experience, and one which will remain with me all my life. Nigeria is one of the most exciting countries in the world, and could be the next China before the turn of this century.</div>
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I just want to share with you one particular incident which led me to that conclusion: As many people know, today Nigeria has over 120m mobile phones users. To imagine that I made the first ever official GSM mobile call in Nigeria on 6th August 2001 seems almost unbelievable...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">World’s wealthiest self-made female billionaire</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What’s the rags to riches story that has led a young girl in poverty to become the World’s wealthiest self-made female billionaire? There’s a good chance the mobile phone you’re using has a screen made by her: “The Touchscreen Queen”, Zhou Quinfei. How can her billion dollar journey help you on yours? Here’s her three big steps to success: </span></div>
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Qunfei was born to a poor family in a tiny village in China. Her father was blinded in a factory accident, and her mum died when she was five. </div>
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Determined to be successful, she quit school at 16 and went to live with her uncle in Shenzen, saying "I don't want to die regretting what I didn't do.” She got a factory job making watch faces for $1 a day, and sent the money back to her father. Bored with the job, after three months she quit, but was given a promotion instead. Guessing why, she said “Maybe it was because my resignation letter was well written and this attracted the attention of the factory supervisor”. She kept being promoted up to management but then in 1993, at 22 years old, her factory shut down. So she decided to take her knowledge, connections and $3,000 in savings and begin her own watch face factory, which she started next doors to her old factory. The early days weren’t easy: “Twice I even had to sell my house in order to pay my employees salary. Much like climbing a mountain, it's not your physical strength that will get you to the top, but your tenacity and persistence." Then, in 1997 the Asian financial crisis hit. This is when her persistence really paid off. She went to the watchmakers who owed her money and settled their debts in exchange for their equipment. So while other factories closed down, she gradually assembled an entire production suite for glass processing for next to nothing.</div>
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Six years later, in 2003, she got a call from Motorola, who wanted a glass screen for their new Razr V3 mobile phone: “I got this call, and they said, ‘Just answer yes or no, and if the answer’s yes, we’ll help you set up the process. I said ‘yes’.” Her success with Motorola led to HTC, Nokia and Samsung also calling. Then, in 2007, Apple launched the iPhone, and picked Qunfei’s company as the supplier. Ten years late, Lens Technology has 32 factories in seven different locations and employs more than 90,000 staff. Their glass is used in over 50% of all smartphones in the world, and in all Apple iWatches. A year ago, Quinfei listed her company on the stock market, making her the wealthiest self-made female billionaire in the world. Today she is worth $6.4 billion. </div>
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Qunfei says when she was a child she would watch the rain falling on lotus leaves. That’s what later inspired her to create Lens Technology's patented, scratch-resistant coating on smartphones. 'Droplets of water would roll around the surface of a lotus leaf and not leave any trace,' she said. 'If it wasn't for my primary school teacher reminding me to be observant I may not have had the inspiration to think of my invention.' Ms. Zhou also credits her detailed-oriented approach to her childhood. “My father had lost his eyesight, so if we placed something somewhere, it had to be in the right spot, exactly, or something could go wrong,” she said. “That’s the attention to detail I demand at the workplace.” How open are you to new opportunities that could transform your own success? How can you use your past experiences to support your future vision? Use Qunfei’s story as an inspiration for your own journey. As a self-taught expert in glass, she’s a living example of how, with persistence, every glass ceiling can be broken.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nigeria is passing through one of it's hardest times and the scary part is that it seems to be getting worst. People are being laid off their jobs and most of the ones being retained have their salaries slashed. The rates for importation of goods have shot-up while dollar is continuously on the rise against the naira. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bikes are one of the most common means of transportation mainly because it helps one get out of traffic, but some people have gotten so used to it that they hardly ever take other means even when the roads are free <i>(am guilty as charged).</i> Cutting down on this can save you some good amount of money. imagine you take bike to the office everyday at 300 naira <i>(1,500 per week and that's just for getting to the office)</i> where buses can get you for a 100 naira. you would be saving 200 naira everyday and 1000 naira a week. Wow!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you one of those people that call every noodles indomie <i>(laughs...)</i>. well here is the thing, You can save a lot by trying out new brands of products that are relatively cheaper than the ones you use and can still serve its purpose. I am trying not to mention brand names here as my blog is not fetching enough money to fight law suits, but i am sure you get the message. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">UP NEPA!!! That never gets old, does it? well, the annoying part is when you get served an exorbitant bill for power you never used. This is a national cry at the moment but hey; we know they hardly hear our cry so here is my advise, GET A PRE-PAID METER. and pay for only what you use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know you are about to say the process isn't easy but be sure you have tried it because you make that post. besides, the end result is totally worth the stress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I need not say much here, guys <i>(especially the single ones)</i> do take note. This is eating up more than you imagine, if you usually load 1,500 naira everyday try reducing to 1000 naira and learn to manage it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now this is a killer, how much un-accounted expenses did you make last weekend? You may try reducing the rate at which you go out. Learn to stay home for the weekend, at least on some weekends. Learn to go straight home after work and save that beer money TGIF is not noted only when you go clubbing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not asking you to stop completely as this is also important to manage stress but reduce the rates, as the financial stress it will cause in the long run may be more damaging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learn to cook your own meals and reduce take-outs, you can even cultivate the habit of packing your lunch from home. <i>(Forget all those fast-food service wey no go even belle-full person)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are the type that may not have the time (like the early risers) but usually patronize fast-food restaurant, this is the time to discover that corner bunker that works wonders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you read my post on <span style="color: #383838; font-family: "fjalla one" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.git9ja.com/2014/04/5-really-bad-habits-of-financially.html" target="_blank">5 REALLY BAD HABITS OF FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE</a> <i>(go read it now)</i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">budgeting all expenses is a really great way to</span><span style="font-size: large;"> manage your finances and I promise you, it works wonders.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now there are many other things you can also try but I don't want this to become a punishment so let just stick to the 10 above and you will go through the recession just great.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This write
up is born out of a passionate desire to help Nigerians who are desirous to be
landlords/landladies through the National Housing Scheme. Shelter is one of the basic necessities of
every human being and if one should get his own, sixty percent of his/her life
challenges are solved. No wonder housing is one of the transformation agenda of
the present administration. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All
Nigerians in employment, whether self-employed or paid employment are required
by the National Housing Fund (NHF) Act No. 3 of 1992 to contribute 2.5% of
their basic salary/income to the fund. The Act stipulates that a Nigerian worker
earning the minimum national wage and above per annum in either the public or
private sectors of the economy shall contribute 2.5% of his/her basic monthly
salary to the fund. Though this provision makes it compulsory for Nigerian
workers and those in self-employment to participate in this scheme, it should
be seen as also offering them the opportunity to enjoy the numerous benefits of
the scheme. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Federal
Mortgage Bank of Nigeria was established by the Federal Government to help the
low and medium class income earners have their own houses through the National
Housing Scheme. The FMBN is the custodian of National Housing Fund (monthly
contributions of all the contributors)</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It has been discovered that over the years
many Nigerians are not well informed of the benefits of this scheme and even some
contributors do not know how to access this fund. I strongly believe that after
going through this article you will be eager to be a landlord/landlady through
this scheme. Our brothers and sisters in the Diaspora own their houses through
mortgages and the trend is fast becoming a reality in Nigeria. Why can’t you be
a part of this move now?</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Estate
development is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy but
unfortunately mostly the rich are targeted neglecting the low and medium class.
Developers are encouraged to key into this scheme and cover all classes of
people.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF FMBN</b>:</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The aims and
objectives of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria are as follows-</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>facilitate the mobilization of funds for the provision of houses for
Nigerians at affordable prices.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To ensure constant supply of loans to
Nigerians for the purpose of building, purchasing and improving of residential
houses.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To provide incentives for the capital
market to invest in property development.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To provide proper policy control over
the allocation of resources and funds between the housing sector and other
sectors of the Nigerian economy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To encourage the development of
specific programmes that would ensure effective financing of housing
development, in particular low income workers. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To
provide long-term loans to mortgage institutions for on-lending to contributors
to the fund.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
will supply employer registration form (NHF 1) to employers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Employer will complete form NHF 1 and
return to the nearest branch of FMBN.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria will
register the employer and issue an employer’s registration number.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria will
then issue form NHF.2 to the employers for completion by employees or directly
to self employed or individual.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Employee will complete the form NHF 2
and return to the employer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
employer or self-employed individuals will return completed form NHF2 to the
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Federal Mortgage Bank will register
employees on Form NHF2 and allocate employee participation number to each
employee/self employed individual.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Federal Mortgage Bank will issue a
passbook to each of the registered employees where the monthly deduction of
his/her 2.5% basic salary will be posted by the employer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At
this point, an employee is now a registered participant of the National Housing
Fund.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Employer
will commence deduction of contributions at source. Such
deductions/contributions are remitted to Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria with
schedule of payment indicating the amount employee and the period covered.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Self-employed contributors will also
commence monthly remittances of contribution to FMBN.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria will accept contributions and issue receipts
for all payments.</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BENEFITS AND LOAN
CONDITIONS.</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The National Housing Fund scheme is for all sectors of the
economy, particularly<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>those within the
low and medium income levels who cannot afford commercial housing loans e.g.
civil servants, traders, artisans, commercial drivers etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any intending beneficiary must be a
registered contributor and up to date with his/her contributors.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 2.5% of monthly basic salary contributions qualify you to
access the loan. The pool of funds created by the contributors nationwide
becomes available to any contributor to borrow from after contributing for a
minimum of six months.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A contributor interested in obtaining the NHF loan applies
through a registered and duly accredited Primary Mortgage Bank who packages and
forwards the application to the Federal Mortgage Bank.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The loan amount is determined by the applicant’s
affordability. This entails his/her income level that will enable repayment of
the loan.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Loans from NHF are available for outright purchase of
residential houses, build, renovate or expand an existing house.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A contributor can only obtain National Housing Fund loan
facility once in a life time.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only collateral required from the loan beneficiary is the
property in question. No other collateral is needed to secure the NHF loan.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A contributor is eligible to access a maximum loan amount of
#15million repayment over a maximum period of 30 years or length of service for
a civil servant at the interest rate of 6%. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A prospective applicant who wishes to obtain a loan to build
a house is expected to have his/her land as well as acceptable title to the
land prior to the application for NHF loan.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OBTAINING NHF LOAN:</b></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The documents required to obtain the NHF loan include-</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<ol style="direction: ltr; list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Completed application form.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Photocopy of title document.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Current valuation report on the
proposed house to buy or bill or quantities (BOQ) for the house to build.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Three (3) years tax clearance
certificate.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Evidence of NHF participation.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Copy
of pay slips for the previous three months.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Equity contributions or personal
stake of 30%, 20% or 10% depending on the loan amount applied for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVj-omKyukczxOymXgj_XTatAJ2X5jiKV1UWgnvOV048tab-S6NOwZi04780Ay8hMtpJATMHNbNpFlY4dYRLEPen9fnIO0_qyrt4GYZG8c0BpzW9qsll3p6H_Jywm0nAZ0AampquQ5KCd/s1600/home-family-insurance-austin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVj-omKyukczxOymXgj_XTatAJ2X5jiKV1UWgnvOV048tab-S6NOwZi04780Ay8hMtpJATMHNbNpFlY4dYRLEPen9fnIO0_qyrt4GYZG8c0BpzW9qsll3p6H_Jywm0nAZ0AampquQ5KCd/s1600/home-family-insurance-austin.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PURPOSE AND HOW TO APPLY FOR A LOAN.</span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<ol style="direction: ltr; list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The loan shall be for the purpose of
building, purchasing or renovating a residential accommodation.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No loan shall be for refinancing.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Applicant is to apply through a duly
licensed and accredited Primary Mortgage Bank of his/her choice and not directly
to Federal Mortgage Bank.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Primary Mortgage Bank of the
applicant’s choice must be accredited by FMBN to access the NHF facility.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Application forms for NHF loans are
obtainable from the Primary Mortgage Bank.</span></span><br />
<br />
</div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">WHO
CAN AND HOW MUCH CAN BE APPLIED FOR:</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<ol style="direction: ltr; list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Any Nigerian above the age of
eighteen (18) years can apply for the NHF loan.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Applicant must be a contributor to
the National Housing Fund for a minimum period of six (6) months.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A borrower is entitled to a minimum
loan of Fifteen Million Naira (#15,000,000) or as determined by the Bank.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No individual should be given a loan
in excess of 90% of the cost or value of the property to be mortgaged.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Equity contribution based on the new
loan amounts is as follows-</span></span></div>
<div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">#15,000,000 - 30%</span></span></div>
<div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">#10,000,000 – 20%</span></span></div>
<div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">#5,000,000<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- 10%</span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SECURITY FOR THE LOAN.</span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<ol style="direction: ltr; list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The property for which the loan is
sought shall serve as security for the loan.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The property must have valid title
document (C of O).</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Property shall conform with the
existing planning laws and regulations (approved building plan)</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The property shall possess sufficient
value to recover the loan.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A mortgage property shall be assured
against hazards.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
loan shall be secured by first legal mortgage of the property between the
applicant and the Primary Mortgage Bank and assigned by FMBN.</span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS, WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE SCHEME AND SUNDRY ISSUES</span></span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The National
Housing Fund (NHF) Act No. 3 of 1992 provides that refund shall be made to
contributor who has not obtained a housing loan upon:</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<ol style="direction: ltr; list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Attaining the age of Sixty (60)
years.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Retirement from employment and
subsequent incapability to continue contribution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Refunds<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are also made to a contributor that has
obtained loan, liquidated the loan and has attained the age of sixty (60)
years.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Refunds are also made to the
next-of-kin of deceased contributors.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Refunds are processed and repayment
effected within three (3) months of receipt of the application.</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CONCLUSION</span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is worthy
to note that contribution records are computerized and statement of accounts is
issued to individual contributors periodically.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Federal
Mortgage Bank of Nigeria also issue individual participation number to each
contributor as account number which remains unchanged irrespective of transfer
or change of place. Contributions are not lost in the event of a change of job
or transfer. The affected contributor is expected to submit a duly completed
NHF Registration Form (NHF2), indicating such change. The individual
registration number which is permanent is then transferred to the new employer
to maintain the contributor’s records.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This
information will invariably help the developers, contributors and other
individuals who are desirous of owning their own houses. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The writer
is a fellow membership chairman of the Institute of Business Development. He is
also in charge of the National Housing Scheme in NAMA. He can be contacted
through </span></span><a href="mailto:amadi@ibdng.org"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">amadi@ibdng.org</span></span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, </span></span><a href="mailto:amadigu@yahoo.com"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">amadigu@yahoo.com</span></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>AMADI GEORGE FBDI</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>
</b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Deputy General Manager (Business
Development & Investment).</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>
</b></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.
(NAMA)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><i><u>An extract from the Instutute of Business Development monthly Newsletter.</u></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, we did be getting something new which i bet will<br />
change your financial life as a student and not only that, it<br />
will have to breed you up for the future on how you can earn<br />
a living from Little.<br />
Below are the tmake money as a student.These researches,<br />
were all gotten from vaious platform ike the Myed.ng,<br />
business.org, imc.com and so many others and today, i find<br />
it wise to share these tips with you.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">WHY DO YOU NEED THIS TIPS ?<br />
As a student, you tend to face so many challenges, ranging<br />
from tution fee, hostel fee and other fee. Let me not even<br />
speak about those ones now, because you tend you pay for<br />
those ones once in a year But Do you Know that the money<br />
you use in Feeding and buying Materials Is even more<br />
greater then the amount you spend for school fees and other<br />
fees and obviously, they are the ones that tend to consume<br />
more cash.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are these other challenges?<br />
-Feeding<br />
-Photocopying<br />
-Departmental dues<br />
-Hostel Dues<br />
-Faculty dues…. Etc<br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1.Photography: The Photography business has grown from<br />
its state in the days to a renowned profession which people<br />
are making a fortune out of. Starting this business in small<br />
scale means youre not just making money at the moment<br />
but securing a strong financial future for yourself. You know<br />
how students especially the female folks love taking<br />
pictures, this is the perfect time to make maximum use of</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this opportunity. you don’t need much to start, just save a<br />
little money for a good camera, with a bit of creativity and<br />
you’re good to go. Please note that doing photography<br />
professionally requires just more than the previous<br />
requirements mentioned but this should be enough to get<br />
you started. you can also take passport photographs during<br />
school registrations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2.Sale of Fashion Items: Interesting thing about this<br />
business is that you’d succeed no matter your gender. Both<br />
male and female wears rocks on Nigerian campuses and<br />
who else will succeed more if not their fellow students. I<br />
know of a guy who is living comfortably and paying school<br />
fees only by selling men under-wears, yes, Just men under<br />
wears, most of the times he travels out to the region where<br />
these boxer shorts are at a very low prize, buys them and<br />
bring them to his school. He sells these boxer shorts for<br />
virtually everybody in his region ranging from his lecturers<br />
down to his fellow students. I don’t want to go into details<br />
on how much these things cost, but its best you do your<br />
home work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.T-Shirt Customization: This business requires your<br />
creativity as a student. looking around you, you’ll notice<br />
students love fancy and funky stuffs. learning the art of this<br />
business means you’ll have fellow students begging you to<br />
collect their money for a t-shirt write up. You can learn this<br />
simple business during your stay at home/holiday. You can<br />
start in small scale by doing the write ups on your own T-<br />
shirt, friends will like it and ask you to even do for them.<br />
Just start something. Remember the “My Oga at the Top<br />
Saga”? you see those custom t-shirts? Need i say more? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4.Online Registration: Yes, if you have a laptop and a bit of<br />
computer knowledge, i don’t know what stops you from<br />
enjoying both the pleasure and money derived from this Job.<br />
you can register virtually everything online. Course<br />
Registration, Post-UTME Registration, JAMB Registration,<br />
Job Application, etc. You can even make extra cash from<br />
typing assignments and projects for fellow students. Do i<br />
also need to tell you the thousands of Naira made during<br />
post UTME registrations? All the tools you need to make<br />
good money are all around you, you Just need to identify<br />
one and work your way through it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5.Website Design/Hosting: I’ll be a bit biased on this one<br />
because that’s what i do currently and don’t know if its<br />
suitable for students or not. But i can authoritatively tell you<br />
students are taping into the hidden money from this lucrative<br />
business. It may take a while to learn the entire concept of<br />
how this things work but its something you can easily do<br />
while you are home for holidays. Website Design may sound<br />
a bit complex so you might want to manage the little you<br />
get from setting up blogs for fellow students. This write up<br />
may not make sense to you because you don’t know a thing<br />
about website design, its why i’ll advice you to learn under<br />
anybody who is established in it already. Look around your<br />
campus, there are students who do well comfortably with<br />
this business, it wouldn’t hurt much to meet them to put<br />
you through.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Credits to www.myedu.ng<br />
Below are the other 10 tips which have been tested and<br />
confirmed.<br />
-Starting up Tutorials : If are capable of teaching, you can<br />
earn teaching you classmates and those below you in class.<br />
-Photocopying.<br />
-Blogging<br />
-Laundry<br />
-Helping with respect to online assignments: I know of<br />
people that make huge from this.<br />
-Bulk Sms : You have various Fellowships in your<br />
school.Don’t you know you can make money selling units to<br />
them ?<br />
-Opening a café |(This involves much capital though)<br />
-Selling Textbooks to people.<br />
-Opening up a canteen and employing people to work there<br />
for you<br />
-Going into Political stuffs (These one is making sense sha,<br />
eg, hall governor,sug excos, etc)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> For solo entrepreneurs, building a business alone will be frightening. Yes,
you have to be headstrong to make the business work. The stumbling block
in the beginning could possibly be your emotional fear, fear of
starting a business. Hence, I am giving tips for entrepreneurs, how to
overcome your fear in business.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How do you are feeling whenever you see successful people on the
highlight? You assume that I’ll follow that path too. When you are
actually attempting to duplicate their success, it is fairly tough. You
may begin complaining that you don’t have enough expertise, no
knowledge, etc. The very first thing that you simply need to do when you
set your heart to be a solo entrepreneur is to develop emotional
maturity, managing your business fear. Ask your self you probably have
any fear of starting a business. Have you ever seen the iceberg? The 90%
of iceberg part is invisible, submerged beneath the water. Your
subconscious mind is like ninety% of iceberg part. You accumulate
previous experiences in your subconscious thoughts, and it controls your
actions and behaviors today. How will you change your old belief or
your mindset? You’ll be able to’t change it in a single day, however it
will change gradually as you set to acquire a brand new belief. Listed
here are my entrepreneurs tips, the right way to take care of fear of
starting a business:</span></span></div>
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Identify your fear of starting a business. Make a listing of your fear
and the way you are going to work or to solve on each of your fear in
business.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. When your negative thought of fear keeps coming, it’s good to have a positive affirmation to replace your fear gradually.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Identify your weakness in business. If your weakness is the root
of your concern in business, do something about it, learn the skills.
When your skills enhance, your business fear will subside.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Identify and think of your strength, interest and skills that make you are feeling good, confident and be proud of you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Be a part of a community which can offer a support. I feel
grateful that I find the best community. I obtain feedback and support.
We are rising together, to encourage, to lend a helping hand and to
cheer on somebody’s achievement. As a human, we want praises and
compliments to build our self-worth. The law of association is working;
associate yourself with successful, positive or influential folks and
they’ll decide your future.</span></span></div>
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Hire a coach or a consultant. Why do you want a consultant? If you have
challenges in your online business, and if you happen to need advices or
someone to brainstorm with you for an answer, it’s good to hire a
consultant. Don’t get defeated in your obstacle, but get a help. Why do
you want a coach? You wish to obtain your goal, and you need somebody to
walk with you, to beat your fear of starting a business and to observe
up along with your actions and goal. If you’ll find a consultant that
may perform as a coach, that is a better choice.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">With tips for entrepreneurs, how you can handle fear of starting a
business, you will be prepared to get started in business. Visualize
your vision and keep in mind your mission in business, that’s your
motivation why you must build your own business. When your small
business is working, you aren’t solely creating your potentials, however
you help your loved ones and your business will give positive impact to
individuals around you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">By Bruce Fong (<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Culled from http://financelovelife.com</i></span>)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To say the Internet will fundamentally change the way people discover
and access opportunities would be disingenuous. The Internet has
already restructured the old order of learning and growth. Today, there
are over 48 million Nigerians online – connecting, creating, and
accessing opportunities regardless of class, educational background or
affiliations.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Four years ago, when Eric Obuh, a.k.a Vocal Slender, was told about
videos on him circulating on the internet, he could not have guessed how
much impact that exposure would have on his life. Eric, who at the time
was making a living from trading off disposed items in Lagos, had just
been featured in the BBC documentary “Welcome to Lagos”. What he didn’t
know at the time was that the documentary had also been shared on
YouTube, and the world was already talking about the Nigerian who gave
up his love of music because he didn’t have the means or affiliations
needed to break into the music industry. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward to today, Eric has 2 music videos with thousands of
views on YouTube and has performed in front of a huge crowd at London’s
famous O2 Arena. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Online tools like YouTube makes it easier for individuals to access
information and build followership that they could never previously
have. A 2013 study by BRIU (BusinessDay Research and Intelligence Unit)
estimated that 84 per cent of Nigerians go online for information
gathering purposes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">And with the cost of internet access falling and the speed of
broadband accelerating, the web is going to become an increasingly
powerful tool in the hands of Nigerians looking to start out in
business.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eseoghene Odiete is Creative Director at Hesey Designs, a fashion
outfit that specializes in making bags in Lagos. Through Google Search
and YouTube, this fashion entrepreneur learnt how to create handbags,
and found contacts for blogs and magazines to feature her products. In
addition to emerging one of the five most inspiring web stories in
Africa at the Google “Africa Connected” competition, Eseoghene recently
emerged one of the winners of the the British council enterprise
challenge and as part of the winning prize, met Sir Richard Branson for
a mentoring session in the UK. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To date, over 100 blogs have featured her designs, thus bringing her
additional business. She sells her bags through her business website and
conducts training for other women interested in learning how to create
handbags and build a similar business for themselves. Her dream is to
build her business into an international brand that promotes African
designs.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTVZZDk76mK4Gfn6qS7NIvgusf7tHpyOg7ktfZ54QUoh0Zl_iBb7Ahi8PZ5TvjF-eeBMIVrxG2Dj2DUGbyjZgVBYmSArFFWMEh1DPrrs3hgujWuZRe3gUMD4VRkh9X0htYThgqEpm2mqc/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTVZZDk76mK4Gfn6qS7NIvgusf7tHpyOg7ktfZ54QUoh0Zl_iBb7Ahi8PZ5TvjF-eeBMIVrxG2Dj2DUGbyjZgVBYmSArFFWMEh1DPrrs3hgujWuZRe3gUMD4VRkh9X0htYThgqEpm2mqc/s1600/4.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps similar to this is the story of Mayowa Adegbile and her
not-for-profit Ashake Foundation. Ashake Foundation is a business
training institute that focuses on empowering widows with knowledge on
how to start and run successful businesses. To get the funds to start
the business school, Mayowa had used YouTube to post an appeal to
potential sponsors. The result is the school which has today trained
widowed mothers, giving them the tools to make a living and support
their families. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This last story is one that sums up the doggedness and the
entrepreneurial spirit of Naija, because it goes to prove that through
determination and access to the right knowledge, every Nigerian,
regardless of educational qualification has an opportunity to make an
impact so great it reaches the entire country. </span></span></div>
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to a university education, Asurf turned to YouTube to learn his craft;
Videography. In his own words, “I used to spend endless hours at
cybercafes watching videos on how to manage to become a videographer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">From having nothing but access to the internet, Oluseyi taught
himself the use of the camera. Today, shoots videos for some of
Nigeria’s top artistes, including Wande Coal and top comedians Basket
Mouth. Like the first three examples, Asurf too is helping other young
Nigerians find and actualize their aspirations in the field of
videography. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">These four stories are part of thousands of other stories showcasing
how the web is transforming the lives of Nigerians across the country.
The hope is that these and other similar examples will not only grow,
but inspire newer and more impactful stories within in the coming years.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade is the communication manager, Google, Anglophone, West Africa.</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">culled from tribune.com.ng</span></i> </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Unemployment is continually on the raise in country across the world, and here in Nigeria people see no hopes of the conditions changing for the better, rather it is believed to only get worst. The reasons and causes of unemployment is a topic for another day as I am sure we are all more concerned with how we can save ourselves from the frustrating situations rather than the causes which are to a large extend obvious. (am sure you can think of 3 reasons already)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So how can we save ourselves from this epidemics and make sure our children don't fall victims?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have arrange a five steps process that if followed while bringing up your child can guarantee his success in life, weather the economy and job creation improves or not.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Studies have shown that children accept with deep attachments and sentiments the things he/she learns between the ages of 1-12years. They hold strongly to the words and actions of their parents/guardians, it is at this stage that you sow the seeds that will grow. Make sure you give the best you can in morals to your child at this stage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Those 3 factors builds a responsible successful individual. Helping them to be focus means little or no abandoned projects and goals, they become go-getters and achievers but be very careful with limits, a child has to also learn to know when to stop; your job as a parent is to guide and support.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is so so so important for not just success, but happiness. Unfortunately, it is also a major cause of the unemployment problem and a popular routine for parent. A man with 3 kids already has their future vocation spelled out for them, one doctor, one lawyer and one engineer. Wake up sir, that is your dream but may not necessarily be the dream of the child. A child with love to be an artist but forced to be a doctor may not go far in the career even if he succeeds, he/she will definitely not be contempt or happy, and you may have deprived the world of its greatest artist. Allow the child limited freedom of choice and trust in the morals you have taught him to make the right decisions. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After secondary (High) school, one of the best gifts you can give you child is a skill. enroll him/her to learn a skill of both your choosing (study him/her and find things he may good at and love, offer him some options but its important you let the child decide on one). Now am not talking about basic computer knowledge, that is a basic in our today's world, am talking of handy skill like tailoring, catering, hairdressing, graphics etc. even a business school education is not a bad choice. This skill can be vital fall-back if after schooling, there are no available jobs. At least the child will not be entire jobless and dependent. The same skill can even prove useful during school, but you must make the learning process be about knowledge and not money.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nothing beats owing your own business, no matter the size and your child can actually have something to fall to when unemployed. when on holidays encourage them to help, this builds their knowledge and interest in the business.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">That is, and I do hope it is helpful. If you have other suggestions, questions or comment please feel free to comment below. BEST OF LUCK. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">STEVE JOBS is often described as the one that proved that one man can change the world... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He seemingly had an opinion on everything, and his thoughts often echoed his obsessive commitment to quality at Apple, whether on his approach to mistakes ("Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations" or his attention to detail ("Design is not what it looks and feels like. Design is how it works")<br><br>But he had plenty to say on deeper matters as well.<br>Here's a roundup of some of his more thought-provoking words, collected from various interviews and speeches.<br><br></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn't really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while."</i></b></span></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br><img class="img" src="http://entrepreneur.com/dbimages/slideshow/1397758968-steve-jobs-13-most-inspiring-quotes.jpg" height="361" width="400"><br><br><br><b><i>"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already Unclad. There is no reason not to follow your </i></b></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let’s start by getting it right. These are not just bad
habits, these are really bad habits; and they are not simple bad cultures but
really bad habits that actually contributes greatly to their financial success.
If you ever need to learn a few bad habits, take your pick from this list. <b> </b></span><br>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>1. They associate closely with people of their
class and interest.</u> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You must have heard of the expression “birds of a feather
flock together” –TRUE. But have you heard of the law of associate that states
“you can never rise above the level of the 6 closest people to you” now I don’t
know if you agree with that law but you agree with me that financially
successful people live strongly by this rule. Let me break their thoughts down
for you, if you want to start-up a business in telephone and computer
marketing, would you rather hang out with someone <a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2014/02/nnamdi-ezeigbo-ceo-of-slots-systems-ltd.html" target="_blank"><b>Nnamdi Ezeigbo</b> (CEO of Slots)</a> or a young man who is just trying to
survive in Trade fair (Lagos) selling recharge cards? </span></div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">2. They plan ahead.</span></b></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one bad habit on my list that can also pass for good.
Financially successful people are good at keeping to-do-list; and as much as
they can, they avoid spontaneous actions. They know with preciseness exactly
where they hope and plan to be in their future and work towards it. They know
the industry they want to belong, where they want to partake etc. DO YOU? </span><br>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">3. They budget their expenses</span></b></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In line with bad habit #2, there are also no spontaneous
expenses except on life circumstances. Financially successful people are highly
disciplined people. Think of when you approach a rich man for support, probably
an amount you expect he/she can afford to give you without stress and you know
it but he ask you to come back at a later date. Yep! You have just been placed
on the next month’s budget. </span><br>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. They hold on strongly to their major believes</span></b></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know how they see their future and pursue it, that
pursuit is almost like a ritual where nothing is </span><br>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">CHIN-CHIN
MAKING<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">This is a home based business you
can start with less than 20,000 naira, aside the cost of packaging. The first
step is to learn how to make tasty chin-chin from a professional and then you
can start from your home. Potential market includes schools, buses, traffic
hold-ups, churches, stadium, supermarkets etc. of course, you don’t necessarily
have to sell it yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CUP CAKES</span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a big treat at events and
supermarkets and with as little as 25,000naira you can be in business. But you
do need know how to prepare very good ones first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This has a very high market
potential as the sales of chips especially in traffics is very lucrative. Some
people sell as much as 5,000 packets of plantain chips daily at 100naira each.
Now even if you were gaining just one naira per pack which is not really
possible, that’s five thousand naira a day.
How many graduates earn that high?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Almost the same as plantain chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now this is one lucrative
business a lot of people are already harnessing, the major equipment you need
is a pop-corn machine which you can even move to event locations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When well packaged, you can even
use the same methods as “3”</span></div>
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CREAM BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, you can actually start this
business with less than 50,000naira and work your way up</span></div>
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PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">8. CAKE
MAKING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Now this is no child’s play, cake
decorations come with a lot of business opportunities and rewards but you have
to be really good in the profession. If you have good passion for it, you might
even become a millionaire. Getting good training for this is where the pain
lies.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">9. SMACK
MAKING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The business is very easy to start
and can be lucrative</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">10. BREAD
MAKING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 8</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">11. SOAP
MAKING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Soap is an essential commodity in
every home and as such, people will pay you good money if your saop is very
good. Get the necessary training required and you are on your way.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">12. LIQUID
SOAP PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 11</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">13. DETERGENT
PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 11</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">14. CHALK
MAKING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This has been greatly neglected,
despite its high demand and usage. You don’t even require too much technical
know-how. With a simple chalk mould and a couple of additional equipments, you
can get started in the business</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">15. CANDLE
MAKING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that every year over
200million candles sticks are used in Nigeria alone, let alone the bigger
picture, Africa? I must also inform you that more than 70% of that is imported
from China. Unbelievably with just 50,000naira you can start your own candle
stick business that can grow to great heights using good marketing skills.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">16. RODENT
KILLERS BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This also has good market
potentials</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">17. INSECTICIDE
PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 16</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">18. PAINT-MAKING
BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">There is no major difference
between the home made paints and the ones sold in the market, and the startup
capital is very low. With a good practical paint making training, you are on
your way.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">19. POLISH
PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is another business you can
start with little capital, the raw materials are in abundance and you can get
the packaging needs from manufacturing companies.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">20. GUM
PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This has a wide variety of uses,
making it highly needed. The world over, a need equals opportunity, but you
need to get the training first. </span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">21. COLD
WATER STARCH PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is still new in the African
market and the demand is high.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">22. CAR
WASH LIQUID PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as “21”</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">23. AIR
FRESHENER PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is another good money making
business that can be started from home and the startup cost is also very
little.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">24. PRODUCTION
OF CARBON BLACK</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Carbon black is made from used
tires and is used in most breweries and water filter companies. </span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">25. SHAVING
POWDER PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This does not even require an
expensive machine, but you need good training.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">26. CHOCOLATE
DRINK MAKING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as “30”</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">27. YOGURT
MAKING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as “30”</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">28. SOYA
MILK DRINK</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as “30”</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">29. FRIUT
JUICE</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as “30”</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">30. ZOBO
DRINK</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">(Zobo is a popular drink
originating from northern Nigeria)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is one business that even
your neighbor can be your customers and it’s highly lucrative. It does not cost
much to produce and believe it or not, many people have actually become rich
from this business.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">You just have to be really good
at it and apply good packaging, the rest is marketing.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">31. CUSTARD
POWDER</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">There are many brands of custard
today in the market and many of them started as a home based business. You can
even teach yourself the process of making it from manuals or the internet and
startup with very little.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">32. MAKING
KUNU DRINK</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as “30”</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">33. SNAIL
REARING MANAGEMENT</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">With as little as 40,000naira you
can start this business in your very own backyard and grow from there. Snails
eat non-chlorine foods we throw away from the kitchen. They can also feed on
certain leaves like the pawpaw leaf, fruits, pineapple peels etc. making them
very cheap to rear and if properly managed, can generate a lot of revenue. </span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">34. POULTRY
KEEPING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">People call this the double edged
profit business, as you can make money by selling both the chickens and the
eggs they produce. Even the chicken dung can be sold to farmers as fertilizers,
but to get started and succeed in this business you need detailed training.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">35. CATFISH
REARING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Point and kill restaurants can
tell you better. Mr Moses Osawe, Md/CEO of Dynamo Catfish Farms in Egbeda,
Lagos Nigeria is a typical case of small business turn mega million. With just
about 40,000naira, you can start this business and grow from there.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">36. FISH
FEED PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">People in the fish farming
business must feed their fish and remember, where there is a need, there is
money to be made.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">37. POULTRY
FEED PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 36</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">38. CATFISH
FINGERLINGS PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">An average fingering cost between
15-25 naira each and a pair of good brood stock catfish can product as much as
10,000 pieces of fingering per time. Do the maths</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">39. BEE
KEEPING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Now when you talk about a five
star money making, stress free business, bee keeping is your answer, little or
no work needed as they care for their selves, every product of a bee is
valuable and cost money. All you need to do is learn the trade and find a good
quite, flowering environment, your startup capital cannot exceed 30,000naira
for one hive (but it can be dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing)</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">40. HONEY
THERAPY BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is like learning to be a
doctor, but easier and really lucrative.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">41. WORM
PRODUCTION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Not very pleasing to the ears but
very pleasing to the pocket</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">42. SHEEP
FARMING AND MANAGEMENT</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">In the northern parts of many
African countries, this is an already well known trade and can be both
demanding and lucrative.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">43. GOAT
FARMING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I smile and think of my village
when I see this, but I can also think of how much one goat cost.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">44. PIG
FARMING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 43</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">45. EDIBLE
MUSHROOM CULTIVATION</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">5 star hotels do not joke with
this and demands are very high, but you need proper training and product
packaging which may cost money in the long run</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">46. RECRUITMENT
AGENCY</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is the one of the cheapest business
in the world, and also one of the oldest. Just find the right field that suits
your interest and be a middle man between clients and workers. All you may need
in this modern world is a reachable contact address which can be online.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">47. MOBILE
BARBING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you know how to give good
haircuts then nothing stops you from starting this home based business. People
hate to queue up at saloons and with an added touch of professionalism; they
will prefer to come to their homes to cut their hair. Build a good working
relationship and you are on your way up. They will even pay you more than they
pay at saloon because it is a special treatment. Now imagine you get just 30
people you cut the hair and they pay 500naira each (some generous people will
even pay more) that 15,000naira and we all know people cut their hair weekly or
at least once in two weeks.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">48. PHOTOGRPHY
BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">With a digital camera and a lot
of creativity, you are on your way up, here are some ways you can make money
from photography – quick passport photograph, events coverage, photo
journalism, wildlife photography, life match coverage etc</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">49. VIDEO
COVERAGE USINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 48</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">50. CALL
CENTRE BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I need not say much about this,
but we know everybody buys recharge card</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">51. RECHARGE
CARD PRINTING BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Same as 50</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">52. CONSULTING
BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Your biggest assets are your
knowledge and people are willing to pay you to share that knowledge, you just
need to package yourself well.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">53. E-BOOK
PUBLISHING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Fasting income means on the
internet, although not necessarily the easiest, it’s almost the same concept as
52 above or writing and printing a book, but here you need not make so much
expenses. Thank God for the internet. If I had decided to sell this write-up, I
would have simply put in more details and training processes and people will
pay as much as 15,000naira for a copy. I would have spent almost nothing on
production and just a token for publicity, which is all I really need.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">54. DELIVERY
SERVICE BUSINESS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Our delivery and postal system
here in many African countries is failing and this can be an opportunity for
you. Even in a small region, there is money to be made.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">55. AFFILIATE
MARKETING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This is like you been a freelance
marketer for a product based on commission</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">56. REFERRAL
SERVICE</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Another form of marketing, that
works a lot online, referring people to a product, company or service sites and
if transactions are made, then you will be compensated. But you need reach an
agreement and work out a monitoring and follow up plan.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">57. PRIVATE
TRAINING SESSIONS</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you are really good at
something, anything at all. Why not offer to train others in the comfort of
your/their home for money.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">58. BLOG/WEB
DESIGNING</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Get trained and help people,
organizations and business develop their websites. There is a lot of people to
be made here.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">59. MAKE
UP ARTIST</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">One of the fastest growing
industries in Africa today and a real five star lucrative business, get trained
and the opportunities are limitless. At a stage, if you are very good at it,
you may never have a week end to yourself again and each job can pay as much as
20,000naira or even 200,000naira depending on your reputation and environment</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have a flare for journalism,
then you can start up a small few pages newspaper in you regional community, be
it church community, estate community or just your environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Covering local news in print.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/over-60-hot-small-businesses-you-can.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">start small and grow big</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I do not promise you heaven
on earth, neither do I promise you millions like magic, I have only opened your
eyes to opportunities around you and in truth, developing each of these
businesses may take time, experience and creativity, some of them may even
require more money before you can get to certain height. But the fact is they
can truly get you to those heights, all in a matter of time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Best of Luck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can ask question about any
particular one of the above and we I will do my best to provide answers, I can
also refer you to professional trainer in any of the above if you need more
information.</span></div>
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<b>(THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PREPAREDNESS TEST)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The number of people that swapped
into the world of entrepreneurship in the last few years has risen greatly and
it keeps rising even among university graduates owing to one major fact – THERE
ARE VERY FEW GOOD JOBS and over 80% of the people who have got such great jobs
have certain connections pulling the strings for them.</div>
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You have probably search for too long or you
have been working for someone else unsatisfied and you now believe its time.
<b>YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR.</b></div>
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Firstly let’s get one thing
clear, there is nothing wrong with you wanting to become your own boss, in fact
it could be one of the best things that will ever happen to you but before you
set out to start that business there are 7 questions which you must answer
beyond reasonable doubt if you hope to success.</div>
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<b>QUESTION ONE: </b> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Why do you want to be an Entrepreneur?</i></span></div>
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If you want to succeed greatly in
any business, you must have good passion for it. Don’t venture into any
business because you are tired of your boss, or because someone gave you a bad
day at the office or worst still just because you believe is financially
lucrative. It has to be something you have passion for and you may need to get
plans up and running before you leave your job. </div>
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<b>QUESTION TWO:</b> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>What are your Dreams and
Expectations?</i></span></div>
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You need to decide on certain
issues before embarking on your venture, for example is the business going to
be full time or part time? Is it your business for the long term or only for a
short while? Is it going to be a sole-effort or would you need a partner(s)?</div>
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<b>QUESTION THREE: </b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Is your Health and Mental Capabilities
fit enough?</span></i></div>
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This depends largely on the type
of business you are starting up, you may have to do a lot of travelling,
dealings or even hard labour You also cannot rule out both the physical and
mental stress that may come with the responsibilities of an entrepreneur.</div>
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<b>QUESTION FOUR: </b> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Who may suffer from your Venture?</i></span></div>
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This is a very vital question
especially if you have a family and responsibilities, so you must put this into
consideration and work out a plan around it as your family and close friends
are your greatest assets. You have to work out a time for work and that for the
family.</div>
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<b>QUESTION FIVE: </b> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>What is the Life Span of the
Business Industry?</i></span></div>
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Is your venture one of spur of
the moment or is it likely to survive the test of time, don’t get caught in the
net, which ever the case be prepared. Carefully analyse the choice of business
to decide to establish. </div>
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<b>QUESTION SIX:</b> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Do you have the Required
Skills?</i></span></div>
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You need both the basic skills
for the business and entrepreneurial skills</div>
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<b>QUESTION SEVEN: </b> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Do you have the Required Cash?</i></span></div>
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What are your plans to finance
the business, in other words, do you have the required capital to start up your
business? You need a business plan which includes detailed financing and note,
an idea and good business plan is like a pregnancy, even after the baby is born
you still need to nurture it (the business also) until it can sufficiently
stand on its own. </div>
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You can’t start attending to
certain personal needs when your business is not yet strong enough or it may collapse. There are three
major areas you must financially arrange for, especially if you have your own
family and responsibilities.</div>
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That’s it, if you were able to
answer all 7 questions and have everything in place then you are good to go. </div>
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There is also one last thing you
need to do, although not compulsory but highly advised. Find a business
role-model, someone who have been through the huddles of an entrepreneur (even
if it is in good books and seminars) preferably in a similar business. It could
save you from making certain mistakes that they may have already made, it’s
like the saying, experience is the best teacher, but must it be your own
experience.</div>
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I wish you all the best of luck,
note though I never said it will be easy but it sure is possible and the
rewards great.</div>
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All young with vision and creativity.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzSnn-4Ab4Ol4bSdh9wXwSWZdWcxY87sWE3qhS7w9QJSTZWqJTRQp5F0tGLaj-tAPXztrt9LK5jl4yKM4LeVsGV2PGK7kvph4GpFo94abdHUQovub2HPVQhPibfpxCJBiMsEKVhunFTe2/s400/Jason.jpg" height="316" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Jason Njoku, (31yrs old)Founder & CEO, IROKO TV</span></a></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Jason Njoku</span> </b>is one of Nigeria’s brightest business hands. He makes a fortune by distributing original African films online.</div>
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Providing the best of African cinema to a billion people worldwide through his hassle-free iRoko tv online streaming channel, he has the world glued to unlimited entertainment from the motherland.<br />
The success rate of iRoko tv has forced a comparison with global market leader Netflix, making it Africa’s foremost and the world’s largest one-stop online medium for digital distribution of African cinema.<br />
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Njoku, 31, is the founder and CEO, as well as the largest shareholder of iRoko tv. The company is poised for growth and an expansion that can get them closer to achieving platinum. During the first quarter of this year, it raised some raised GBP 5 million through venture capital.<br />
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Njoku’s iRoko is Africa’s largest content partner on YouTube and Dailymotion. The parent company Iroko Partners has 81 employees in Lagos, London and New York.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Ehimuan</a><br />
<a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Country Manager for Google Nigeria</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ehimuan</b></span> is Country Manager for Google Nigeria.<br />
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She has considerable experience in technology in Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and the United States, making her a perfect fit for her latest portfolio.<br />
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Prior to joining Google, she worked with Shell Petroleum Development Company, and Microsoft UK, MSN EMEA. Ehimuan also worked as General Manager, Strategic Business Units at Chams Plc.<br />
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She holds an Executive MBA from the London Business School, and she was a recipient of the London Business School Global Women’s Scholarship, she was also a Selwyn College Scholar and Malaysian commonwealth Scholar – Cambridge University.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Adepoju (29yrs old)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Founder of Encipher Group</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Adepoju</b></span>, 29, is the founder of the Encipher Group – the company responsible for developing “Africa’s Ipad” – the Inye tablet PC.<br />
He started Encipher with a loan of 60,000 dollars but has grown it into a giant ready to rub shoulders with other market leaders.<br />
Inye sells for around 350 dollars significantly less than the original iPad, making it the device for the future. It is anticipated that in the coming years the demand for Inye in Nigeria and parts of Africa will soar.<br />
Adepoju is a Sun-certified Java programmer, and Microsoft certified Business solution specialist, with a background in software development.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Ladi Delano (30yrs old)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Founder & CEO, Bakrie Delano Africa</a></td></tr>
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30-year-old <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Delano </b></span>exemplifies the phrase “born to succeed”. From his days as a successful liquor entrepreneur through to his present status as one of Nigeria’s most able young men, he belongs to the league of young Nigerian CEOs, shaping the country’s vision.<br />
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Close associates speak of his strong business acumen, as one that identifies a niche and makes good use of it.<br />
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He is founder and CEO of Bakrie Delano Africa, an investment partner of the Indonesian-based Bakrie Group, created to facilitate the expansion of the South East Asia’s conglomerate, in Africa.<br />
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The Bakrie Group has made a billion-dollar fund available for investment in Nigeria over the next five years, with Delano’s BDA as lead project head.<br />
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The company’s holdings are in Mining (Coal, Iron ore and Gold), Agriculture (Oil Palm and Rubber) and Oil and Gas (Upstream and Downstream).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Glossy Ukanwoke (23yrs old)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.adrianpastol.com/2013/03/5-young-nigerian-ceos-that-keeps-growing.html" target="_blank">Founder & President, Beni American University</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gossy Ukanwoke</b></span>, 23, is the President and Founder of Beni American University, an online university that makes educational resources available to its members free of charge.<br />
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Launched in December 2010, the site currently has more than 2000 registered members, and over 20,000 more that are non-registered. He’s been hailed as the Marck Zuckerberg of Africa.<br />
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Known as “Students Circle”, the “Network allows students to interact and communicate over educational resources, making education and e-learning social and human by giving resources, study groups, social connections, scholarship offers and university placements.”<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Culled from MSN</span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Success does not come cheap, it requires focus, dedication, determination and hard-work. Making the world a better place <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">when it comes to innovation and improving the lives of others is one of the highest measures of true success and the African youths are not left out. Below is a list of 10 extraordinary Africans that have given their fair share and became millionaires in the process, all from Forbes list and all under the age of 3oyears </span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Verone Mankou</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Congo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Noting
a lack of affordable tablets in his part of the world, Verone Mankou set about
creating his own. In 2011 it was revealed to the world as Way-C, named
indirectly after a local word that means “the light of the stars”. Sold through
his company VMK, the Way-C has proven popular in both central Africa and
France. VMK has since followed the success of the Way-C with Elikia, an
Android-powered smartphone. There are also plans to release an educational
tablet device.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Boateng</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Ghana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">When
her family emigrated to the U.S., 12-year old Sandra Appiah was exposed to a
lot of xenophobia - ironically from African American kids. She later discovered
the reason: the way Africa was often portrayed by international media. This
started a quest to right that wrong and present the world with a truer face of
the mother continent. In 2008 her endeavors led to joining forces with fellow
Ghanaian Isaac Boateng and in 2011 they founded Face2Face Africa. The company
is the base for a successful magazine, events company and website, tapping into
a large base of people keen to learn more about the continent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Acutely
familiar with the Kenyan capital Nairobi’s incredible waste problem, soon after
resigning from her job at a bank Lorna Rutto founded Ecopost. The company
manufactures fences from waste plastics, a green alternative to expensive
timber fence products - with only 2 percent woodlands cover, it provides an
important service to the country’s fencing industry. Through this company, Rutto
has spawned an ecosystem of new jobs as traders buy plastic waste from the
public, sort it and resell it to her company. In 2011 she was made a laureate
of the Cartier Women’s Initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Nigeria<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">After
a failed web hosting business, Oluwaseun Osewa looked for a new business avenue
to try his technical hands at. It took two years before he stumbled upon the
forum format, running a popular discussion spot around the Nigerian mobile GSM
industry. It was here that Osewa noticed a need from Nigerians to discuss wider
topics, so he set about creating Nairaland, which officially launched in 2005.
Today it is Nigeria’s largest website, boasting over a million users.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Ludwick Phofane Marishane</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Africa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Water
is not always in such ready supply that every person can enjoy a cleansing
bath. Then there are some who just don’t like to bath: one was a teenage friend
of Ludwick Phofane Marishane, complaining that there should be a substance that
you can simply rub on yourself. This caught Marishane’s attention and he did
some research, made a business plan and soon developed DryBath. This
anti-bacterial lotion made him South Africa’s youngest patent holder. In 2011
he also won the Global Champion of the Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards and
Google named him one of the twelve brightest young minds in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Arthur Zang</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">In
Cameroon there is slightly more than one heart surgeon for every million
citizens - and most are based in the country’s urban areas. With such
staggering odds, 24-year old engineer Arthur Zang saw an opportunity to start a
business and also make a difference to the lives of countless people. In 2010
he invented the Cardiopad, a touch-screen medical device that runs diagnostic
tests on a patient and sends the results across mobile networks to a doctor.
The medical device, which is due to be released commercially this year, has
already through numerous tests and is said to be nearly 98 percent accurate.
Once available, it will change the lives of many Africans with heart problems -
and soon other people across the globe as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farai Gundan</td></tr>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Farai Gundan</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Farai
Gundan has always been a go-getter. Her single-parent mother scraped every
penny to put her sister and her through school. Gundan shows the same tenacity:
after setting her sights to study in the U.S., she secured a scholarship and
then raised money to cover her travelling and living costs. While abroad she
noticed a lack of media catering to young black women, leading to her creating
a popular blog. This was followed by FaraiMedia, a company that caters
advertising platforms for African sites, and the travel reservation site
AfricanTripDeals. Gundan is also a successful TV and radio producer and
presenter, working with numerous African and American broadcasters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">William Kamkwamba</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Malawi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">William
Kamkwamba doesn’t own a company, nor does he create a product that is popular
with consumers. Instead, he simply changed the lives of his entire village and
the surrounding region. The 25-year old Malawian had to drop out of school at
age 14, because his parents could not afford the tuition. But he kept learning,
borrowing books from a nearby library. This soon sparked his imagination around
power generation and led to his first successful project: a windmill, built
from scrap, that generates and stores power. This success was followed up by
other innovations, including a solar-powered water pump and a radio
transmitter. He won several grants, been a speaker at numerous prestigious
events and there is even a book written about him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">When
his parents became unemployed in 2008, 16-year old Andrew Mupuya looked for
ways to make money for his family. He noticed an opportunity in the looming
government ban on plastic bags and borrowed the princely sum of $18 to start a
small-scale paper bag manufacturing business. Today his company YELI is the
country’s first local paper bag and envelope producing company, boasting a wide
range of customers. Last it year produced its 500,000th bag, allowing Mupya to
employ over a dozen people, pay for his University studies and support his
family. Last year Mupuya was named the Grand Prize Winner of the Anzisha Prize.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">With
a loan from his mother, nine years ago Patrick Ngowi set about making money by
selling Chinese-brand phones. But though sales were brisk, he wasn’t satisfied
with the success and looked for better opportunities. This came when Ngowi
noticed only 14 percent of Tanzanians enjoy stable electricity - if any power
at all. So he decided to fill this gap, founding Helvetic Solar Contractors.
Today it boasts an annual turnover of several million dollars and count among
its clients the government and United Nations. In 2012 his company was named
first among Tanzania’s mid-sized businesses. Ngowi has also provided thousands
of Tanzanians with access to cheap electricity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nigerian-born Alex Okosi’s rise through the ranks at music television giant MTV has been an inspiration for thousands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The top media executive has seen it all, having held positions at the top of one of the world’s leading brands. In the process, he’s become someone many people at the corporation look up to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2007, when he was made Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks, it was to mark the beginning of a new journey – one that would see him take the vision for MTV-Base Africa, which was two years old at the time, to another level.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Leading MTV Base Africa’s growth wasn’t an impossible task for Okosi. His exploits at the music network made him the obvious candidate, and one to trust with its fortunes. Prior to his appointment in 2007, he was Vice President & General Manager, MTV Networks Africa, in charge of its launch in Africa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okosi’s charm at making MTV Base Africa work, and sellable to an audience that had long stuck to local television, was commendable. Putting it on pay-per-view also meant only those who could afford to watched it. But that wasn’t enough of an obstacle to the good work Okosi and his team had put in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In what became a sweeping but silent revolution MTV Base earned a considerable following in no time. The network’s popularity grew, as it was readily recognized.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okosi’s close aides speak highly of him as that man who picks up an idea and sells it even if it will take years to realize its potential. At a point, he managed a multi-national portfolio that reached some 100 million viewers including MTV, Comedy Central, BET International, VH1 and the popular kids content Nickelodeon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite the face-value success of MTV Base Africa, there are tales of how challenging it was getting it home. But, Okosi, knowing what he wanted, pressed on, looking at the bigger picture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I just focused on the fact that there's this great opportunity to do something that I believe would enable us and our youth culture to be projected in the most different way,” he told CNN in a recent interview.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However Okosi’s love for a continent that shaped, and led him to believe in himself, got him going. Africa had always been on the table for Okosi. So even when it looked like he had to push hard for the parent company to recognize Africa as one big potential, he did it with a lot of optimism, knowing very well it was not far from becoming a success.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He knew the kind of channel Africa would easily subscribe to so he went for it. His desire, to come up with a quality-driven network, which highlights the best of African entertainment, as well as drive and shape their social fibre, was a high priority for him. This has led to the introduction of some youth-friendly and empowerment productions like <em>Shuga</em>, which is themed around HIV/AIDS, and <em>MTVBase Meets</em>, which brings some of the world’s most successful people up-close and personal with Africa’s youth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since 2005, MTV Base has aided the growth of African music. For most African musicians, it came to fill a void, and bridged what would otherwise have been a big yawning gap between them and their colleagues in established markets like the U.S.A.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most refreshing is the fact that Okosi and his team at MTV Base have spent thousands of dollars to train local hands on how to shoot quality videos, in addition to shooting some of the continent’s top artists’ videos for free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aware of the huge disparities in those who can afford pay-per-view television, MTV Base Africa has partnered local television channels to air recorded content all throughout the week. This has also caught on well, as it offers the network additional viewership across Sub-Sahara, its target market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The network’s growth is largely credited to Okosi, and for most business and ordinary people around the world, he is seen as the face of the global music network.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adding to his rich portfolio, is the MTV Africa Music Awards, which was founded in 2008. The awards scheme is positioned to help improve the profile of African musicians.</span></div>
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Forbes just released the list of America's 400 richest men and Uncle Bill at still topping that chart, I took the liberty bringing the details of the first ten. enjoy<br />
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<span id="goog_2126759185"># 1 > BILL GATES NET WORTH: $66 Billion</span><br />
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<li class="hover"><b> Co-Chair,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation</b></li>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>56</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Microsoft, Self-made</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>Medina, WA</b></li>
<li>Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Drop Out, Harvard University</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Married</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>3</b> </li>
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<span id="goog_2126759185"> #2 > WARREN BUFFET NET WORTH $</span><br />
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<li class="hover"><b> Chairman,
Berkshire Hathaway</b></li>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>82</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Berkshire Hathaway, Self-made</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>Omaha, NE</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li>Education: <b>Master of Science, Columbia University; Bachelor of Arts / Science, University of Nebraska Lincoln</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Widowed, Remarried</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>3</b></li>
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<span id="goog_2126759185"> #3 > LARRY ELLISON NET WORTH: $41 Billion</span><br />
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<li class="hover"><b> CEO,
Oracle</b></li>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>68</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Oracle, Self-made</b></li>
<li>Residence: <b>Woodside, CA</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Drop Out, University of Chicago; Drop Out, University of Illinois at Urbana</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Divorced</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>2</b></li>
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<span id="goog_2126759185">#4 >CHARLES KOCH NET WORTH: $31 Billion</span><br />
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<li class="hover">Age: <b>76</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Diversified</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>Wichita, KS</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Bachelor of Arts / Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Married</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>2 </b></li>
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#4 > DAVID KOCH NET WORTH: $31 Billion<br />
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<li class="hover">Age: <b>72</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Diversified</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>New York, NY</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Bachelor of Arts / Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Married</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>3</b></li>
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#6 > CHRISTY WALTON & FAMILY NET WORTH: $27.9 Billion<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_AUAVB58El71dV5DykG4-zwmb3xXbH6EgIvBRv3SRWXgxhzGaLNcj4qmchGJt1shPJc9aeAnYsa4a8sZ5waM1PZodHTtJs_lMkgCXY3OiAlEMAysAt9oWnzyJFfqC41hft_QdIBOuJUi/s1600/christy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_AUAVB58El71dV5DykG4-zwmb3xXbH6EgIvBRv3SRWXgxhzGaLNcj4qmchGJt1shPJc9aeAnYsa4a8sZ5waM1PZodHTtJs_lMkgCXY3OiAlEMAysAt9oWnzyJFfqC41hft_QdIBOuJUi/s400/christy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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<li class="hover"><b> Co-Chair,
Children's Scholarship Fund</b></li>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>57</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Wal-Mart</b></li>
<li>Residence: <b>Jackson, WY</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Widowed</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>1</b></li>
</ul>
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#7 > JIM WALTON NET WORTH: $26. 8 Billion<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEJx1vzADCuZVme8VmvNb5VtChEBRyPcRH-QrH9RRXr0UYf2kwaVsoVORu2X1XD4HfrdSluMnJ6X0n8zOzWa96rWRNEeKLt0tfS5n4eQ-69CAI2XMSW3BjrGEuOkiogt9Ug6_-cKvJtxh/s1600/jim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEJx1vzADCuZVme8VmvNb5VtChEBRyPcRH-QrH9RRXr0UYf2kwaVsoVORu2X1XD4HfrdSluMnJ6X0n8zOzWa96rWRNEeKLt0tfS5n4eQ-69CAI2XMSW3BjrGEuOkiogt9Ug6_-cKvJtxh/s400/jim.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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<li class="hover"><b> Chairman and CEO,
Arvest Bank Group, Inc.</b></li>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>64</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Wal-Mart</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>Bentonville, AR</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Bachelor of Arts / Science, University of Arkansas</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Married</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>4</b></li>
</ul>
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#8 > ALICE WALTON NET WORTH: $26.3 Billion<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><ul>
<li class="hover"><b> Chairman,
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art</b></li>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>62</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Wal-Mart</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>Fort Worth, TX</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Bachelor of Arts / Science, Trinity University</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Divorced</b></li>
</ul>
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#9 > ROBSON WALTON NET WORTH: $26.1 Billion<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><ul>
<li class="hover"><b> Chairman,
Wal-Mart Stores</b></li>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>68</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Wal-Mart</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>Bentonville, AR</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Doctor of Jurisprudence, Columbia University; Bachelor of Arts / Science, University of Arkansas</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Married</b></li>
<li class="hover">Children: <b>3</b></li>
</ul>
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#10 > MICHEAL BLOOMBERG NET WORTH: $25 BILLION<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKPQ_JmAi5UBxJ1M3bCNroJDp_YmluRhsegkRmdZkPtxgUNGtV8E8MIp_2PQ4FTEDIR8AZcWf4YWZKndKYGyUNc7ofidF5LpYw-mrYAhyc6bymSwEGa4eGaoQelbKGGL5OmohxBZlWfoD/s1600/MIC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKPQ_JmAi5UBxJ1M3bCNroJDp_YmluRhsegkRmdZkPtxgUNGtV8E8MIp_2PQ4FTEDIR8AZcWf4YWZKndKYGyUNc7ofidF5LpYw-mrYAhyc6bymSwEGa4eGaoQelbKGGL5OmohxBZlWfoD/s400/MIC.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><ul>
<li class="hover">Age: <b>70</b></li>
<li class="hover">Source of Wealth: <b>Bloomberg LP, Self-made</b></li>
<li class="hover">Residence: <b>New York, NY</b></li>
<li class="hover">Country of Citizenship: <b>United States</b></li>
<li class="hover">Education: <b>Master of Business Administration, Harvard University; Bachelor of Arts / Science, Johns Hopkins University</b></li>
<li class="hover">Marital Status: <b>Divorced</b></li>
<li>Children: <b>2</b></li>
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Am sure your brain is solving so many maths right now, like converting currencies please don't get too excited but imagine you were that only child of Christy, that #6. hmm mm! </div>
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I know you are wishing to get more but hey I better just hook you, all you need to know at Forbes.com while I work towards getting you Nigeria's top 400 just as soon as they declare their assets. * grin</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Get inspired Today with AdrianPastol is Nigerian #1 Daily Motivational Site. subcribe to www.git9ja.com now</div>AdrianPastolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593239186760575187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983121445794958425.post-45088583296548113532012-08-09T19:04:00.002-07:002016-05-13T01:34:12.355-07:00A WISE BUSINESS MAN<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a
successor to take over the business.Instead of choosing one of his
Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He
called all the young executives in his company together. He said, “It is
time for me to step down and choose the next C.E.O..I have decided to
choose one of you.”The young executives were shocked, but the boss
continued.“I am going to give each one of you a SEED today – one very
special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here
one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given
you. I will then judge the plants that you bring,and the one I choose
will be the next C.E.O.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="rg_hi uh_hi" data-height="221" data-width="228" height="221" id="rg_hi" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfAIdGlKRGZ5TeiClmZP4v4SJkLqKv3BnVgQcC1dEEEoT1gwvxBA" style="height: 221px; width: 228px;" width="228" /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">”One man, named Johnny, was there that day and he, like the others,
received a seed. He went home and excitedly told his wife the story. She
helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed.Everyday
he would water it and watch to see if it had grown.After about three
weeks, some of the o</span><span style="font-size: large;">ther executives began to talk about their seeds and
the plants that were beginning to grow. Johnny kept checking his seed
but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by,
still nothing. By now others were talking about their plants, but Johnny
didn’t have a plant and he felt like a failure. Six months went by
—still nothing in Johnny’s pot. He just new he had killed his seed.
Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Johnny
didn’t say anything to his colleagues, however, he just kept watering
and fertilizing the soil –he so wanted the seed to grow. A year finally
went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants
to the C.E.O. for inspection. Johnny told his wife that he wasn’t going
to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what
happened. Johnny felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most
embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took
his empty pot to the boardroom. When Johnny arrived, he was amazed at
the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were
beautiful— in all shapes and sizes. Johnny put his empty pot on the
floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him! When
the C.E.O. arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young
executives. johnny tried to hide in the back.“My, what great plants,
trees, and flowers you have grown,” said the C.E.O.. “Today one of you
will be appointed the next C.E.O.!”All of a sudden, the C.E.O. spotted
johnny at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the
Financial Director to bring him to the front. Johnny was terrified.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He thought, “The C.E.O.knows I’m a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!
”When Johnny got to the front, the C.E.O. asked him what had happened
to his seed –Johnny told him the story. The C.E.O. asked everyone to sit
down except Johnny. He looked at Johnny, and then announced to the
young executives,“Behold your next Chief Executive Officer! His name is
JOHNNY!” Johnny couldn’t believe it. Johnny couldn’t even grow his
seed.“How could he be the new C.E.O.?” the others said.Then the C.E.O.
said,“One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told
you to take the seed, plant it,water it, and bring it back to me today.
But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead –it was not possible for
them to grow. All of you, except Johnny have brought me trees and
plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow,you
substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Johnny was the only one
with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it.
Therefore,he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!”*
If you plant honesty, you will reap trust* If you plant goodness,you
will reap friends* If you plant humility,you will reap greatness* If you
plant perseverance, you will reap contentment* If you plant
consideration, you will reap perspective* If you plant hard work, you
will reap success* If you plant forgiveness, you will reap
reconciliation So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what
you will reap later.“Whatever You Give To Life, Life Gives You
Back”..........†ђξ End</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>From an NL friend</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Get inspired Today with AdrianPastol is Nigerian #1 Daily Motivational Site. subcribe to www.git9ja.com now</div>AdrianPastolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593239186760575187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983121445794958425.post-72441729350775584912012-08-08T19:32:00.001-07:002016-05-13T01:34:12.365-07:00Chimamanda and four other Nigerians make Forbe's list of top 20 young and powerful women.<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">All under the age of 45, Forbe releases list of 20 of Africa’s young and
powerful women whose contributions are shaping the fortunes of the continent
in one way or the other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bring you extracts of each of this powerful women in no particular order<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>and it would interest you to know, that four of our own made that list. enjoy. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Lisa Kropman – South Africa</strong> <br />
Prior to
setting up her own firm, Kropman worked as an Associate at Werksmans
Attorneys. Currently, she is founder of a group of business support
centres that support start-ups operating in Johannesburg, Alexandra,
Soweto, Cape Town, Philippi, King Williamstown and Botswana, Swaziland
and Rustenburg.<br />
<em>The Business Place,</em> as it is widely known across Southern Africa, is offering hope to new and ready-to-roll businesses.<br />
Since 1997, she has held various positions in Investec Limited
including Head, Employment Equity Forum; Head, Corporate Social
Investment Division; and Catalyst for the Group developing CIDA City
Campus.<br />
She also assisted in operationalizing the black empowerment Entrepreneurship Development Trust.<br />
She holds a Bachelor's in Social Sciences from the University of Cape
Town and a Bachelor's in Law from the University of the Witwatersrand.</td></tr>
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<strong>June Arunga – Kenya</strong> <br />
Arunga is founder and Chief Executive of Open Quest Media LLC, a New
York-based multimedia production company. She serves on the advisory
boards of Moving Picture Institute and Global Envision as member, and is
a fellow at the International Policy Network (London, UK), as well as
the Istituto Bruno Leoni (Milan, Italy).<br />
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<strong>Jonitha Gugu Msibi – South Africa</strong> <br />
Msibi’s corporate life at Ernst & Young coupled with her impressive
leadership strengths, has earned her a lot of respect amongst her
peers. She is considered one of South Africa’s most respected young and
successful women. She is a Fellow of the Aspen Institute's African
Leadership Initiative.<br />
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<strong>Stella Kilonzo</strong> <strong> – Kenya</strong> <br />
Kilonzo is the immediate past Chief Executive of Capital Markets
Authority, Kenya. After a four and a half year sojourn in the USA,
Kilonzo returned to Kenya and worked at accounting giant Pricewaterhouse
Coopers, as a Senior Associate in the Corporate Finance Advisory
Services Department.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Yolanda Cuba – South Africa (© Wire Images)" height="317" src="http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/4B/B42096788F28D0E59AC92125DA86BC_h498_w598_m2_cSWqsCsQo.jpg" style="display: inline; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 12px;" title="Ndidi Nwuneli – Nigeria (© Wire Images)" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Ndidi Nwuneli</strong> <strong> – Nigeria </strong> <br />
Founder of LEAP AFRICA, a “leadership training and coaching
organization which is committed to empowering, inspiring and equipping a
new cadre of leaders in Africa”, Nwuneli is one of Nigeria’s most
successful entrepreneurs.<br />
A pioneer executive director of FATE
Foundation, a non-profit organization which promotes entrepreneurial
development among Nigerian youth, she has received numerous honors and
awards including one at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2003 and an
Excellence Award from the Africa Business Club at Harvard Business
School in 2007.<br />
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<strong>Isis Nyongo</strong> <strong> - Kenya</strong> <br />
The affable and lovely Nyongo is Vice President and Managing Director
of the world’s largest independent mobile advertising network, InMobi.<br />
She’s held senior management positions at MTV, Kenya’s leading Job site
MyJobsEye, and Google. She is an alumnus of Harvard and Standford.<br />
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<strong>Phuti Malabie</strong> <strong>– South Africa</strong> <br />
CEO of the black-owned and managed Shanduka Group of South Africa,
Malabie was in 2008 named by the Wall Street Journal as one of 50 women
in the world to watch.<br />
In 2007, the World Economic Forum chose
her as a Global Young Leader, in a list that also saw her rub shoulders
with other young achievers across the world.<br />
Before joining the
Shanduka Group, Malabie, 41, was head of the Project Finance South
Africa unit at the Development Bank of Southern Africa.<br />
In 2009,
she was awarded the “Most Influential Woman in Government and Business
by Financial Services”. She was Vice President of Fieldstone from 1997
to 2003.<br />
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<strong>Olga Kimani-Arara – Kenya </strong> <br />
Until recently Google’s local spokesperson in Kenya, Kimani-Arara is an astute corporate woman.<br />
In his home country Kenya, she is well respected by her peers especially in the sectors she’s worked in before.<br />
She left Google this year to pursue other interests. Prior to joining
Google, she was a senior executive at Safaricom. “She has vast
experience in engineering combined with strong commercial and marketing
knowledge with several years experience in marketing and product
management gained in the Telecommunications, Retail and IT industries,”
its been suggested.<br />
A Microsoft Certified System Engineer,
Kimani-Arara holds an MBA in Engineering Business Management from
Manchester Business School. She also holds a B.Sc. Electrical and
Electronics Engineering.<br />
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<strong>Chimamanda Adichie</strong> <strong> – Nigeria </strong> <br />
One of Africa’s most celebrated writers, Adichie’s exploits at home and
abroad has conspired to give literature a good standing in Africa.<br />
At 45, she continues to excel in her chosen field. In 2006, her second novel <em>Half of a Yellow Sun</em>, named after the flag of the short-lived nation of Biafra, won the Orange Prize in 2007.<br />
Adichie’s first novel, <em>Purple Hibiscus</em>,
was released in 2003. It was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for
Fiction (2004) and was awarded the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best
First Book in 2005.<br />
<em>The Thing Around Your Neck, </em>her third book, is a collection of short stories published in 2009. In 2010 she was listed among <em>The New Yorker</em>s “20 under 40” Fiction Issue; and her story, “Ceiling”, was included in the 2011 edition of <em>The Best American Short Stories.</em><br />
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<strong>Julie Gichuru</strong> <strong> – Kenya </strong> <br />
Largely seen as the face of Kenyan television, Gichuru has almost built a following that is almost becoming religious.<br />
She doubles as an anchor and executive of <em>Citizen TV, </em><em>one of Kenya’s most popular media establishments.</em><br />
She is a fellow and trustee member of the African Leadership
Initiative, which is part of the Young Global Leaders of the World
Economic Forum. A recipient of the Martin Luther King Salute to
Greatness Award, she’s participated in projects for UNICEF, the Aspen
Global Leadership Network and Africa Global Leadership.<br />
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<strong>Khanyi Ndhlomo</strong> <strong> – South Africa </strong> <br />
Call her the darling of South African media; Ndhlomo has made a name for herself.<br />
Owner of Ndalo Media, publishers of the very popular Destiny Magazine
and Destiny Man, she is what you would ask for in a successful young
woman.<br />
Prior to starting Ndalo, she worked as Editor for True
Love Magazine for eight years. In 2003, she was named the Most
Influential Woman in South African media by the Media Magazine.<br />
Her success also dates back to age 20, when she made history as the first black newscaster for SABC.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Juliet Ehimuan – Nigeria </strong> <br />
Last year, in a much talked-about talked about corporate announcement, global online giant Google named her as Country Manager.<br />
Heading what is widely known as the company’s largest internet
community in Africa; Ehimuan represents Google at that level and also
handles its business development projects and partnership opportunities.<br />
Her experience in technology spans global markets, mainly in Europe, Middle East, (EMEA) Africa and United States.<br />
She started her career at Shell Petroleum Development Company as
Performance Monitoring and Quality Assurance Supervisor, and worked as
Program Manager at Microsoft UK for six years, managing Strategic
Projects for MSN EMEA.<br />
She later became Business Process Manager for the MSN Global Sales and Marketing Organization.<br />
She left Microsoft in 2005 to start SI Consulting Ltd UK, providing
collaborative programs that connect African Business leaders with their
global counterparts.<br />
Prior to joining Google, Ehimuan worked as General Manager, Strategic Business Units at Chams Plc.<br />
Ehimuan holds an Executive MBA from the London Business School, and a
Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, and a Post Graduate degree in Computer Science from
the University of Cambridge, UK. She is a recipient of the London
Business School Global Women’s Scholarship, as well as two scholarly
awards – Selwyn College Scholar and Malaysian commonwealth Scholar –
Cambridge University. She is a Fellow of the Cambridge Commonwealth
Society.<br />
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<strong>Saran Kaba Jones – Liberia</strong> <br />
Jones is founder of FACE Africa, a non-for-profit organization that
provides access to clean, safe and portable drinking water for rural
communities in Liberia, using an inventive social enterprise model to
fund water projects. <br />
Thousands of Liberians continue to benefit from this project.<br />
Jones’s story is an uplifting one most young Liberians connect to.
After fleeing Liberia just before what would later on become a 14-year
civil war, she returned in 2008 to make life pretty comfortable for some
of the faces she left behind for the United States.<br />
Her first
project was in Barnersville, located in a community of about 600 people
in Liberia. Working with local organizations, FACE Africa helped to
install handpumps and built wells. They also constructed latrines.
Currently, the Barnersville project supplies some 20,000 liters of clean
drinking water each day to hundreds of homes in the West African
country.<br />
Today, she is an inspiration to the Liberian people.<br />
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<strong>Dambisa Moyo – Zambia</strong> <br />
Respected for her strong stance on “Foreign Aid” to Africa, Moyo is one
of the continent’s most heard voices on the very controversial and
touchy subject.<br />
She’s been named by Time Magazine as one of the
“100 Most Influential People in the World”. Moyo’s work regularly
appears in publications such as the Financial Times and the Wall Street
Journal.<br />
She holds a doctorate in Economics from the Oxford
University and a Masters degree from Harvard University. Moyo, who also
sits on the boards of some well known global brands, has also completed
an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and an MBA in Finance at the
American University in Washington D.C.<br />
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<strong>Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu</strong> <strong>– Ethiopia</strong> <br />
Famed worldwide for her dust to glory shoemaking story, Ethiopia’s
Alemu was last year named a global leader by the World Economic Forum.<br />
In what started as child’s play in the poor community of Zenabwork, in
the outskirts of Addis Ababa where she was born, Alemu has become a
giant in the shoemaking business.<br />
Her <em>SoleRebels </em>brand,
which would soon become the first fair trade green footwear firm fully
licensed by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), is one of
Ethiopia's most successful business entities.<br />
<strong>Currently,
Alemu’s shoes sell in some 55 countries, mostly through retailers, who
are helping her to shape what has become a dream well, lived.</strong> <br />
<strong>The
32 year-old employs some 75 full time employees and also engages the
services of over 200 local suppliers. This year Forbes listed her as one
of Africa’s Most Successful Women.</strong> <br />
She is also a recipient of the 2012 Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the World Economic Forum on Africa.<br />
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<strong>Ory Okolloh – Kenya</strong> <br />
Always fighting for the general good of the Kenyan people, Okolloh
makes open-government activism in the East African country an
interesting case study for the generation yet to come.<br />
She is a lawyer, blogger and writer of repute.<br />
Okolloh co-founded the parliamentary watchdog site Mzalendo (Swahili:
'Patriot'), in 2006, to increase government accountability by
systematically recording bills, speeches, MPs, standing orders. Around
the same time in 2006, she was recognized as one of the most influential
women in technology, globally.<br />
A graduate of the Havard Law
School, Okolloh, is also the founder of Ushahidi, an open source
platform for crowd sourcing crisis. She works as a consultant for NGOs
and operates her personal blog <em>KenyanPundit.</em><br />
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<strong>Magette Wade – Senegal </strong> <br />
Wade was born in Senegal, spent her early years of education in Germany
and France but later found herself on the streets of San Francisco in
the United States of America, where the idea to start Adina World
Beverages came up. Wade is a proud TED Fellow. In 2011, Forbes listed
her as one of Africa’s most powerful young women.<br />
Ignited by the
success stories of some Silicon Valley start-ups, which led to the
birth of Adina, Wade has seen her dreams come true. Today, Adina World
Beverages’ products are sought after across the world.<br />
She speaks the traditional Wollof language of Senegal as well as English and French.<br />
Projections put her company’s value at USD 3.2 million dollars. She is
said to be starting a new company, Tiossano, which would be “a
contemporary lifestyle products brand that integrates the experiences of
all three cultures,” she picked up during her stay in, Dakar, Paris,
and San Francisco.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Elsie S. Kanza – Tanzania</strong> <br />
Recently named
by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Young Global Leader, Kanza
continues to shine in every sphere of life. Currently, she is Director,
Head of Africa at the WEF.<br />
Before joining the WEF, she was with
the Tanzania government as an assistant and economic advisor. She also
worked with the Central Bank of Tanzania.<br />
Kanza worked with the Ministry of Finance from 2002 to 2006, where she served as Personal assistant to the Permanent Secretary.<br />
She is credited for being instrumental in the successful preparation of
Tanzania’s proposal for the Millennium Challenge Account, as well as in
the development of government credit guarantee schemes.<br />
She
holds a BSC in international business administration from the U.S
International University, a Master of Arts in Development Economics from
the Center for Development Economics, Williams College, U.S.A. she also
hold a University of Strathclyde MSC Finance certificate.<br />
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<strong>Funmi Iyanda – Nigeria</strong> <br />
Born Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda, she is an Africa Leadership Institute
Fellow and also a fellow of the ASPEN Institute’s African Leadership
Initiative. Funmi is one of Nigeria’s most popular journalists. She is
the CEO of Ignite Media, a content driven media organization.<br />
The 41 year-old has won almost everything journalism in Nigeria and
continues to bag in more. She is Hostess of the ever popular <em>Talk with Funmi</em>,
a syndicated magazine programme of everyday life in Nigeria, and which
engages artists, writers, celebrities and politicians among other
members of the Nigerian social basket. She is seen as a powerful force
in Nigeria, and wields a considerable amount of influence amongst
opinion leaders and decision makers.<br />
Her love for television started when she produced and presented “Good Morning Nigeria”.<br />
With years of practice as a broadcaster, columnist and blogger, Funmi
always bring her sense of purpose and direction to bear in her field of
endeavour, and this has propelled her to heights other young Nigerians
admire.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Yolanda Cuba – South Africa</strong> <br />
Arguably one
of South Africa’s most respected and highly-revered business heads,
Yolanda Cuba perfectly fits the description of a global corporate
leader. From very humble beginnings she was able to make a name for
herself at a time when most of her compatriots hadn’t thought of what to
do with their lives.<br />
An alumnus of the Universities of Cape
Town and Kwazulu Natal, Yolanda became one of the youngest Chief
Executives in South Africa when she headed the Mvelaphanda Group, a
JSE-listed company in her late twenties. Still bubbling with energy,
Yolanda continues to be a shining example to Africa’s youth.<br />
Yolanda, who is a member of the Investment and Endowment Committee of
the Nelson Mandela Foundation, has and continue to serve on a lot of
South African companies including SAB Limited, Reunert Limited,
Steinhoff International Holdings, Absa Group Limited and Health
Strategic Investment Limited.<br />
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