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  I am excited to inform you that my book project undertaken during the COVID-19 lockdown have hit the newsstand and now available on Amazon.  About the Book This book offers a refreshing overview on Africa, its gateways and the opportunities available to a discerning investor. An understanding of its political dynamics and sociocultural nuances are prerequisites to accessing its huge untapped potential. Africa is a continent whose time has come. The book is a culmination of many years experience in market entry and investment attraction to the continent now known as the final frontier. It is for persons and friends interested in exploring the opportunities Africa presents and for believers in Africa interested in maintaining foothold on the continent dubbed the Final Frontier.  Please introduce the book to anyone that you think would need it. I am here to take questions as your point man.  Some Reviews… Ndudi’s book is a well-organized, informative addition to the library of knowledge

  The technology ecosystem of Lagos has been adjudged to be thriving and has recently overtaken Nairobi, Kenya as the city with the highest number of startups in Africa according to a report by Startup Blink Ecosystem Index (2021).  Yaba technology ecosystem contributed immensely to the ranking. https://medium.com/@ibgnigeria/yaba-the-making-of-a-technology-ecosystem-2f5ce516b735

Evidence... https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israels-tech-ecosystem-ranked-3-in-the-world-671551?fbclid=IwAR0cbIP0IzzkqqTRA69GixnkLC6777S4g1Ai9CdXH8GrYVifDBN-Zsu5QN8

Paphos, the capital of western Cyprus, has some serious historical clout.   Site of the vast fourth-century BC Tombs of the Kings, set high on a cliff above the sparkling sea, as well as a dramatic Byzantine castle and fine mosaics, it is also known as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.  The population of 27,000 is swelled by a summer influx of beach-bound English, German and Scandinavian visitors. A beautiful old harbour awaits, while modern hotels and restaurants stretch along the promenade    ( https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g190384-Paphos_Paphos_District-Vacations.html).  As well as the beaches of Paphos and the obvious tourism, the town does also feature a number of quality museums and similar cultural attractions. Tourists usually enjoy spending time at the Agios Georgios Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the Ethnographical Museum, while visits to the neighbouring Steni Museum of Village Life come highly recommended as well. For a taster of Cypriot art, be sure to

The vast onslaught of attacks over networks have continued to put businesses across the world, their infrastructure and consumers at risk ( https://cybersecurityventures.com/hackerpocalypse-cybercrime-report-2016/ ).  Nigeria ranks among the highest globally with cyber attacks. ( https://businessday.ng/banking-finance/article/cyber-fraud-rises-534-as-nigerian-banks-lose-n3-5bn/ ). This is terrifying in the face of its weak infrastructure. Cyber security masterclass specially designed for the Financial Services community is timely as attacks become more sophisticated and manually fending it off is longer possible.  Our partner in this enterprise is staffed by the best resources on cyber security with in-house software designed to monitor IT networks as well as industrial networks for attacks derived from malware, insider threats and critical vulnerabilities etc.  For the Financial Institutions, these extended abilities prevent costly outages, catastrophic safety failures, theft of corpo

Africa will define the future...Jack Dorsey, Founder, Twitter.                                                                        Email: info@ibgnigeria.com.ng   

Cities are assuming greater importance in today’s knowledge driven innovation economy where place based ecosystem are critical to economic growth. In the literature, the city has been referred to as an innovative machine, facilitator of entrepreneurship and a critical element in the creation and diffusion of knowledge. In one of the papers read, cities were described as not just powerhouses and driving forces of national economies but also as containers of talented and skilled persons.  The sustainability of a city therefore would be measured by not only the level of infrastructure development but also by the city’s capacity to respond to stress levels experienced by its dwellers. Since talents are mobile, the level of public safety emergency response serves as a competitive edge and determines the attractiveness of a city as a pull factor.  High Stress Level Cities Need Public Safety Emergency Response! Logo by Carbyne.  There are cutting edge technologies in the marketplace that offe

The Nigerian beauty and personal care market is experiencing rapid and dynamic growth, providing lucrative opportunities for beauty businesses from around the region and beyond.  The market is currently worth an estimated US$3 billion, according to Euromonitor International, and its value is likely to rise to keep pace, with an increasing number of working women especially in the services sector with good disposable income as well as sophisticated youth searching for new ways to care for and present themselves.  As part of the nation’s fast-growing middle class, young people are becoming more westernised through media exposure, and are expected to drive demand over the forecast period reports Euromonitor.  As I write, the federal government of Nigeria has issued provisional licences to twenty new private universities bringing the total number of universities in the country to 197.  Strong population growth – particularly of the young, urban, and female populations – means beauty and pe

A new report from the International Finance Corporation, IFC, and the World Bank argues that Nigeria is uniquely positioned for strong economic growth and should focus on a wider private sector-led growth strategy to create jobs and reduce poverty and inequality. According to the report, the Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic, CPSD, Nigeria can accelerate growth by developing its agribusiness, mining, manufacturing, and digital economy sectors and by improving policy frameworks. To continue on this report, visit: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/03/a-stronger-more-diversified-private-sector-will-speed-nigerias-recovery/

It is pleasing to read of Lagos state government's five pillars of development agenda for Lagos State tagged THEME which include Transportation, Health and Environment, Education and Technology, Entertainment and Tourism as a strategy with the goal of making Lagos a 21st century global economy.   Lagos is an emerging global city and with more people and talent arriving in the city, a discerning city manager deploys smart technologies that prepares and sets the city apart to live, work and invest. The reason is not far to fetch. Talent is highly mobile and it seeks out environments that are safe, smart and liveable ( https://esrisingapore.com.sg/blog/what-worlds-smartest-cities-all-have-common ). One of the technologies that city planners adopt as a prelude to the implementation of a beauty premium and liveable city is 3D modelling, which is a three dimensional base map upon which new layers of information can be loaded through applications.  Lagos makes an interesting and curious s

  We are business development contractors to OurCrowd.   What is OurCrowd? When most people think of crowdfunding, sites such as KickStarter and Indiegogo come to mind. But there is a whole other world of crowdfunding that is equity-based, giving investors the opportunity to put money in new startup companies hoping to hit it big with an IPO or acquisition. OurCrowd ( www.ourcrowd.com ) is one such company giving investors the opportunity to enter the ever-appealing high-tech startup scene.   The OurCrowd Process OurCrowd thinks of itself as combining the services and management of a venture capital firm with the investment flexibility and choice of angel investing. OurCrowd is presented with hundreds of startup companies each month and through its own due diligence narrows down the investment candidates to only a select few. Only the best companies are chosen and then presented to investors who have the option to invest in the company of their choosing in any amount upwards of $10,000

The COVID-19 pandemic has popularised WFH. Here I am at Netanya Seaside, Israel.  I am a market entry advisor and business research consultant. My market research and consulting experience span over 25 years serving as the Nigerian country representative of the US state of Missouri office for international marketing, east Mediterranean region to the setting up of an independent consulting office in Lagos, Nigeria to meet the needs of individuals and firms that seek entry into markets in sub Saharan Africa and Nigeria in particular for distributorship, joint venture partnership and strategic alliance.  In addition, I offer local support to trade missions and trade fairs and help with navigating the often complex terrain of the Nigerian regulatory agencies.  I assist individuals and firms with primary and secondary data collection, interviews, preparation, administration and analyses of questionnaires, conduct focus groups and arrange store checks, mystery shopping, product testing etc.