Understanding Apple’s business strategy

Apple an iconic global firm has a lot to teach African entrepreneurs. Below is an interesting analysis on how it has managed to succeed in an industry where big names like HP and Dell are failing.

Drucker on Marketing

"Because the purpose of business is to create and keep a customer, the business enterprise has two -and only two - basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs. Marketing is the distinguishing, unique function of the business." Peter Drucker (1909-2005) in The Practice of Management

What Way Forward For Africa’s Agriculture?

The World Bank estimates that, on current trends, sub-Saharan Africa will meet the MDGs in 2147 Source: http://www.stephenleahy.net Africa is the only region in the world where poverty and hunger are on the increase. The number of undernourished Africans increased by one million a year from 2000 to 2002, though the proportion of people undernourished … Continue reading What Way Forward For Africa’s Agriculture? →

Growing Nollywood

Nollywood Nigeria's film industry is worth $590.2mn as at 2008. It is the second largest industry in number of movies produced after India's Bollywood and arguably is Africa's most successful non-mineral resource. It faces numerous challenges chief of which is piracy and the aim of this video is to proffer solutions to improving the industry's … Continue reading Growing Nollywood →

adebayoalonge.wordpress.com: 2012 Annual Report

We have prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog so that our online community would know how we fared. We aimed to hit 20,000 visits and expand our reach to 120 countries in 2012. We achieved 18,000 visits and 112 countries. Also we have received several requests for partnerships from various individuals and corporate … Continue reading adebayoalonge.wordpress.com: 2012 Annual Report →

The USA Embassy in Nigeria organizes If I Were President Facebook Contest

HOW TO ENTER: "If I were President" Facebook Competition starts February 23, 2012 and ends March 23, 2012. To enter: you must first become a Facebook Friend of U.S Embassy Nigeria. You may enter only once as a U.S. Embassy Facebook Friend. Entries must be received by 03/23/12 to be eligible.
PRIZE: Top five (5) contestants will receive books from the Information Resources Center, signed certificates from the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Terence P. McCulley and an opportunity to meet with the Ambassador at the certificate presentation.
JUDGMENT: Winners will be selected based on interpretation and application of democracy principles, writing ability and viability of solutions provided to the national problem(s) addressed by the contestant. The decision of the judges will be final. The winners will be notified through an electronic communication such as electronic mail or SMS.
ELIGIBILITY: If I were president is open only to Nigerians who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry. Embassy staff and family members are exempted.

If I were President...

Assuming you are the President what solutions would you proffer to current national issues facing your country?

Pick a current issue that affects you and if you are the President, how will you address and solve the problem keeping in focus the principles of democracy.

Your post must not be more that One Thousand (1000) characters
No criticisms of current government programs and activities. Simply state your solutions to issues.
Keep post clean and decent.
Respect religion and cultures. Do not critize any one.

Google is searching for creative young minds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsxepwDzWFs&feature=player_embedded#t=0s

Are you between 18 and 24 years old and have done something to make an impact in the world? Do you fancy the opportunity to come to the UK and meet some of the great minds of our time? If so, apply by March 19 to Google's youth challenge, Zeitgeist Young Minds, by uploading a short video telling your story, what matters to you and how you’re making a positive impact on your world. We want to find the most exceptional and inspiring young people who are helping others through science, the arts, education, leadership or innovation.

Why This Kolaveri Di

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR12Z8f1Dh8&feature=player_embedded#t=0s

Let us ease our stress during this trying time. If you are in Lagos and are interested in acting a flash mob to this video pleas contact me

Call for Applications: Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative!

Call for Applications: Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative!.

Happy New Year

Every new year comes with feelings of optimism and hope. This the world certainly needs after a turbulent 2011, a year marked by social upheaval,economic crisis and widespread natural and man-made disasters. In Nigeria today, Jonathan is showing more assertiveness and the state of emergency declared though late,sends a perception of being in control even if it … Continue reading Happy New Year →