'Private Equity Nugget'

'Pages of Shadow-a-Leader' Mini-series: 02 - SaL in the Wild

In this mini-series, we take an informal approach to evaluate the experiences of select scholars of the present cohort in the ongoing Shadow-a-Leader program. For more context, the Shadow-a-Leader program is the phase of the NUTM Scholars program that involves every Scholar with a leader in the industry in a 6-week long internship; this provides a more experiential approach to each Scholars' learning and an opportunity for networking.  In this episode we have fun conversations with two scholars who had their Shadow-a-Leader very far away, in Bonny Island, Niger Delta and in Nairobi, Kenya. While most of us had ours in Lagos, and even remotely, they had theirs in the wild. Through this episode we explore deeply their motivations for choosing so far, their experiences at these locations, and how it eventually turned out for them. Hosts Uzim Emmanuel Uzim Emmanuel is a first-class graduate of Electrical and Electronic Engineer from the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). He is passionate about industrial automation and control. He is interested in building hybrid renewable energy systems that support the reduction of greenhouse gases. Emmanuel had his SaL experience with First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company. Ayobami Bamigboye Ayobami is a Cloud Engineer and Concept Designer. At least, when his alter-ego is in check, he is all concerned about finding ways to solve problems using Technology and Entrepreneurship. He is interested in Space Exploration and Education Technology. Ayobami had his SaL experience with Helium Health and Magic Fund. Guests Gerald Amakiri Gerald is erudite with a strong interest in the Energy sector. He is an Environmental biologist with 3+ years of HSE, program, and project management using technological innovations. He possesses experiences in volunteering, internship, and full employment roles spanning Account Management, Creative, Brand Management, and Strategic Planning. Gerald had his SaL experience with NLNG in Bonny Island, Niger Delta. Adebowale Oparinu Adebowale is a Business Growth & Operations Excellence specialist with 3 years of experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments and a background in the logistics/supply chain industry. At his core, he is an avid explorer, with a deep interest in various abstract and humanity concepts. Ade/Debo/Wale had his SaL experience with Twiga foods in Nairobi, Kenya.

'Private Equity Nugget'

In this episode, we explore through conversations, the world of Private Equity from the perspectives of two Scholars. Olumide and Aisha take us into their understanding of Private Equity, the opportunities that exist in this much "private" industry, and how you can get into the industry; well, with occasional quips and banter.  Host Belema West Belema is an Investment Associate cum Technology enthusiast with cognate experience in Deal Structuring & Advisory, Business Strategy and Financial Planning for Alternative Investments across complex and capital-intensive global projects, delivering value, research, and innovation. Guests Aisha Bamigboye Aisha is a self-driven and innovative individual with experience across the Private Equity and Energy Infrastructure Industry. Her background in Economics has enriched her research, analytical and qualitative skills. She is keen on building the knowledge, and skill-sets necessary to thrive in a multicultural environment. Aisha cofounded The Thriving Tribe, an NGO focused on demystifying available career paths for high school students by creating informed awareness and collaborating with stakeholders to do the same. Olumide Ashade Olumide is a chartered accountant and a strong proponent of financial literacy. He is passionate about education resources being distributed freely. He co-founded FinWise, a learning community where financial information is shared to help members make sound financial decisions and attract investments

'Pages of Shadow-a-Leader' Mini-series: 01

In this mini-series, we take an informal approach to evaluate the experiences of select scholars of the present cohort in the ongoing Shadow-a-Leader program. For more context, the Shadow-a-Leader program is the phase of the NUTM Scholars program that involves every Scholar with a leader in the industry in a 6-week long internship; this provides a more experiential approach to each Scholars' learning and an opportunity for networking. Well, if you need more you'll have to go check the official NUTM Social media on Twitter and LinkedIn. Here, we have conversations around the Scholar's actual experience so far in the course of the program. Hosts Ayobami Bamigboye Ayobami is a Cloud Engineer and Concept Designer. At least, when his alter-ego is in check, he is all concerned about finding ways to solve problems using Technology and Entrepreneurship. He is interested in Space Exploration and Education. He currently interns with Helium Health and Magic Fund. Osita James Uche Osita is the CEO of Flourish Consult, a renowned writing advisory connecting young people to opportunities leveraging its three service areas; Writing, Editing, and Branding. He is an avid writer and has been published on both national and international platforms including; Kalahari Review, Commercially Aware, Y Naija, Pulse.ng, African Freelancers, African Writers, Mu-Afrika, and Scriggler. He currently interns at Veraki. Guests Comfort Ademola She is an academic enthusiast and entrepreneur. She believes in possibility and that there are no excuses not to do the needful. She actively organizes business literacy tutorials for youths and aims to create an education technology business that will support the transformation of the education sector in Nigeria. She currently interns with Aisha Osori. Samuel Egbedeyi Samuel has a first-class honors bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Samuel is committed to assisting in the development of long-term solutions to current and future human health issues. He intends to do that by pursuing a research-oriented career in academia. He currently interns at Synlabs and Medcentre.

'Business Scape' Mini-series: 03 - People

Business Scape is a podcast program where we discuss with NSP Scholars, topics, issues, and the nuances that exist while running a business in Nigeria. In this program, we aim to crystallize the collective views of the NSP crop of students, as regards their experience building and delivering solutions in Nigeria. In this second episode, we talk about the best practices and pitfalls around Strategy, Implementation, and the benefits of Experimentation via agile teams. Also at the end of this episode is included a few seconds 'behind the scenes' session. Hosts Ayobami Bamigboye Ayobami is a Cloud Engineer and Concept Designer. At least, when his alter-ego is in check, he is all concerned about finding ways to solve problems using Technology and Entrepreneurship. He is interested in Space Exploration and Education. At NSP he is Darkenstein. Ebunoluwa Alabi Ebun Alabi is a Product Engineer, and she is passionate about developing solutions that can help optimize processes, drive efficient decision making and ultimately deliver value that can be evaluated in monetary terms. Guests Joel Nyatse Joel is the founder of Celia Films, a filmmaking company that focuses on telling the stories of individuals and organizations. He is a corporate strategist whose work cuts across the financial services industry. His diverse interests include reimagining living spaces for young people in Nigeria and will like to pursue a career as a serial entrepreneur Ngozi Mbakamachukwu Ngozichukwu is a brand and marketing professional. She has a keen interest in youth development and has mentored several young students facing difficulties in taking exams or making career choices. She is a graduate of foreign languages and literary studies and was part of translating the Google Web Search Engine to the Nigerian pidgin

'Business Scape' Mini-series: 02 - Strategy Cornered

Business Scape is a podcast program where we discuss with NSP Scholars, topics, issues, and the nuances that exist while running a business in Nigeria. In this program, we aim to crystallize the collective views of the NSP crop of students, as regards their experience building and delivering solutions in Nigeria. In this second episode, we talk about the best practices and pitfalls around Strategy, Implementation, and the benefits of Experimentation via agile teams. Also at the end of this episode is included a few seconds 'behind the scenes' session revealing a new slice about our regular ritual at every recording. Hosts Ayobami Bamigboye Ayobami is a Cloud Engineer and Concept Designer. At least, when his alter-ego is in check, he is all concerned about finding ways to solve problems using Technology and Entrepreneurship. He is interested in Space Exploration and Education. At NSP he is Darkenstein. Ebunoluwa Alabi Ebun Alabi is a Product Engineer, and she is passionate about developing solutions that can help optimize processes, drive efficient decision making and ultimately deliver value that can be evaluated in monetary terms.  Guests Jide Aiyegbusi Jide is persuaded that technology has the potential to rewrite the educational trajectory and prepare the next generation of young Africans for the opportunities that await them. He currently leads an amazing team of education natives at Edusko; leveraging technology to provide seamless access to good schools and finance for African parents to give their children quality education regardless of their social-economic status. Jide is a passionate advocate for high-quality, low-cost education in Africa. Kenechukwu Nwankwo Kenechukwu has over three years of project management and development experience. He was a key member of the project team at Landmark Africa, which developed and oversaw a $300 million multi-phase mixed-use development including retail, hospitality, and office components. He is a recipient of the Google/ Avado UK Squared online Scholarship for a Diploma in Digital Transformation and Strategy and is currently a Product management student at Udacity.com. He currently does Growth Product management for a number of startups and companies. Olawale Adeniyi Olawale Adeniyi is a Business Growth Strategist, with over 4 years of experience driving growth and leading strategy in fast-paced environments. He enjoys working with teams to transform visions into actionable and implementable steps. With his experience in strategy, growth, and project management he championed the growth of myPharmacy, which became Nigeria’s third-largest pharmacy chain, and designed an unbundled pay-per-service consulting business model, a pivot strategy which the company has successfully transitioned. He has contributed to building a startup recognized amongst The Top 25 Healthcare Innovations in Sub-Saharan Africa and Top 50 Innovations in Africa.