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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 5:09:03 GMT
Sheriff Shittu“I would say that the growth has surpassed my expectations”, Shittu remarks, “we have moved way faster than we expected, in terms of revenue. What that really tells me is that there is an opportunity here and we need to double down on the potential, so that we can reach more customers as fast as possible”. As expected, a sizeable number of Showroom.ng’s pioneering clientèle are from within the technology ecosystem (more recently, furnishing the new Hotels.ng office). Shittu embraces this fact. “One of the greatest lessons I’ve learnt in life is that if your friends cannot believe in you, it will be very difficult for people who are not your friends to believe in you”, says Shittu. Nevertheless, Showroom.ng’s market has grown to reach beyond the “inner circle”, primarily via referrals and discovery. Shittu shares an anecdote about a certain client who found Showroom.ng through Google search. “We tried to trace if he had any ties with anyone from the company, we found nothing”, says Shittu. “That for us is a good testimony”. The business side of things
As far as the local technology scene is concerned, Sheriff Shittu is a veteran of sorts, having started his first online venture as far back as 2005 – when he was barely 18, and at least 5 years before what is now widely regarded as the local tech ecosystem began to materialize. There were only about 500,000 Nigerians on the internet at the time. Showroom.ng is totally bootstrapped and Shittu plans to keep it that way for a while. The idea is to grow the startup at a steady pace. The timeline between when the idea was conceived to when it was launched was a mere 30 days. For Shittu, despite the steady growth, Showroom.ng is still very much at the validation phase. “What is important now is making sure our economics make sense”, says Shittu, “making steady revenue and keeping customers happy”. Shittu tells us revenue levels are currently in the 6 figure range. Going forward
One of the things Showroom.ng looks to improve on is originality and expert input. “We want to make sure that we have more home decor experts in our network, so that more original content would be developed”, says Shittu. The idea is not only to generate original designs but also enter full-on into home decor – bundling and delivery of interior design packages for customers. Backed by his invaluable experience in online business, Shittu believes strongly in the power of technology to efficiently deliver this vision. “We are looking at building Showroom.ng to become Nigeria’s biggest online furniture platform, Shittu tell us. “We are hopeful that in the next 5 years we should be able to build a company worth nothing less than $50 million, in terms of value we have delivered to customers, the revenue we generate, the number of goods that we sell and the number of millionaires that we would have created from the network of furniture makers we have on board”. About those millionaire furniture makers, Shittu reckons they can make “hundreds of thousands” of those by 2020. That would be no small feat.
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 5:11:07 GMT
Toyin Jolapamo of The SohoSister
She’s a style blogger, personal shopper, producer & presenter for Ndani TV, and one of the stylish people on our envy list. Toyin Jolapamo is definitely one to watch in 2015. Also known as “The Soho Sister,” Toyin brings a fresh vibe to fashion that we are more than ready to welcome. She’s quirky, sexy, eclectic and always seems effortlessly chic. She is one to play dangerously outside the fashion rule book but also reminds you that playing outside can be fun, expressive and one of the best ways to bring something new to the table.
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 5:24:11 GMT
Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi + Adeoye Ojo
Nigerian gift-card startup SureGifts is introducing a new service that allows employees in Nigeria to obtain voucher loans to pay for certain online services. Even though many Nigerians on social media described last year’s Black Friday sales by ecommerce giants in Nigeria, Jumia and Konga, as fraudulent, quite a number of online shoppers were able to get some good deals online and at offline stores. But for a good number of Nigerians, whether the deals were true or false, they wouldn’t even think of buying any new stuffs because they don’t have money for such. This could be a very bad thing especially when the issue at hand isn’t just about getting luxury products or travels; as many people could also be in dire need of a way of paying their utility bills including electricity to prevent getting disconnected. This is why the latest product released by Nigeria’s gift-card company SureGifts is much need. According to the startup, their latest venture called SureCredit is a new online platform that allows employees in Nigeria to obtain voucher loans to pay for all they need at about 50 online and offline merchants including Jumia, Spa and the major electricity supplier in Lagos. SureCredit works as an asset financing platform for employees of selected companies. Employees can get a voucher to purchase an asset or service from several merchants in Nigeria and pay later over time from their salaries. “With the voucher, employees can purchase a wide range of products, go on vacation, pay utility bills and access numerous services among others with a payment plan spread over a couple of months without incurring high interest rates as they would when they approach banks and other credit service providers,” SureGifts said in a statement. Speaking on the venture, Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, co-Founder of SureGifts, said what they had in mind while developing SureCredit is a way of offering employees access to an easy payment plan: We wanted to create a convenient payment plan for trusted workers who want to acquire expensive assets or services, and that’s what we’ve done with SureCredit. It’s simply a platform that lets you spread payments for virtually anything over time. Better than loans Speaking to Ventureburn, the co-founders said the service is much better than obtaining loans from banks or other lenders because of its three unique features: there’s no collateral, the application approval is very quick, and it has a low-interest rate. To apply for voucher loan on the platform is very easy, all that an applicant needs to do is to go to the website, and check if his or her company has been approved. If the employer is on the list of approved participating companies, the applicants will then fill a short request form and the application would be reviewed and approval would be granted within 24 hours. For applicants whose companies are not on the list, they could request for their companies to be approved. Adeoye Ojo, co-Founder of SureGifts noted that while there are already channels through which individuals can request for request services, SureCredit is broadening the scope. “There are existing innovations around credit for services such as phone airtime, and some brands offer payment plans on some electronics and home appliances. SureCredit is similar; only broader, cheaper and easier to access,” he said. The platform’s transparency allows users to know how much they will be paying every month and how much the total amount would be due. They do this with the provision of a calculator that shows how much an applicant can pay back based on duration and amount. The service also does not require any collateral. It only requires that applicants meet two conditions — be employed and be earning salary from any of the approved companies. “SureCredit will allow employees to acquire the high-value goods they need immediately without putting too much strain on their salaries,” said Babafemi Lawal, Co-Founder of SureGifts. Source
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 5:28:13 GMT
In 2006, Bibi Bakare-Yusuf — previously an academic in the UK and Nigeria, holding a PhD in Gender Studies from the University of Warwick — set up a company, with her partner Jeremy Weate, to produce high-quality African literature at a price that would enable it to be enjoyed by as wide an audience as possible. With zero experience in business and no publishing experience, the only thing they had was "just passion and a desire to see African stories written and owned by Africans." And so Cassava Republic Press was born. Cassava Republic Press is a leading African book publishing company founded in Nigeria 2006, by Bibi Bakare-Yusuf. It focuses on affordability, the need to find and develop local talent, and to publish African writers who are too often celebrated only in Europe and America. Cassava Republic's stated mission is "to change the way we all think about African writing. ...to build a new body of African writing that links writers across different times and spaces." It has been stated by a popular newspaper, that the publishing house "is associated with innovation. From driving down the cost of books to using digital media to drive sales, Cassava has consistently striven to redefine the African narrative." When Nigeria’s Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board (JAMB), the examination body for students who seek to gain admission into universities selected the 2009 novel ‘In Dependence’ as required reading, Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, the publisher declined. She turned down the offer initially, because the publishing director was fed up with pirates cashing in, leaving nothing for authors and publishers. A compromise was then reached with JAMB. The cost of the book was added to the registration fee, so that students could collect the book. That book titled ‘In Dependence’ by Sarah Ladipo Manyika, already a strong seller, sold an additional 1.5 million original copies, within two months. Four Cassava books will be available in bookstores across the US soon, in a distribution deal the Nigerian publisher brokered with partners. Even though Bibi began Cassava Republic Press in 2003 in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, she knew right from the start that the new company would one day be launched internationally. But Bakare-Yusuf said she needed time to build up a viable African business, first. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0103/7312/t/1/assets/Lagos33.png?10885034439728699189[/img
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 5:58:34 GMT
MOLCAD ASSOCIATES is a Consulting firm providing services in Civil/Structural Engineering, Project Management and Contract Administration We provide quality professional services in our areas of specialization to international best practices We provide multidisciplinary services in general engineering and infrastructural development with specialized competence in planning, design, supervision and management. We are a young dynamic firm with knack for excellence and passion for quality Through the experience of our Principal which spans close to two decades we have executed successfully high net worth projects The practice has been operational for over a decade offering services to private individuals whilst building capacity The practice formally opened to the public on 01 October, 2013 to meet demands for quality professional services in Engineering, Project Management and Contract Administration MOLCAD ASSOCIATES is committed to capacity building of its professionals through training and exposure to international best practices Segun Adetunji. Owner, MOLCAD Associates
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 6:09:57 GMT
ALISTAIR SOYODE Founder, Bright Entertainment Network (BEN) television
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 6:36:33 GMT
PROSHARE Nigeria, founded in December 2006 as a niche news and analysis service has since grown to become Nigeria's No#1 Financial Information Hub; with key focus on markets, business, personal finance, economy, start-ups, technology and regulation. Its remit and key proposition is the delivery of a service that is credible, reliable and timely. Proshare's strength lies in its professional expertise, integrated approach, dedication to fact-based interventions and a commitment to subscriber/user engagements. This attributes have been acknowledged by both the local and international community, sometimes through multiple awards received which include the CFI.co "Best Capital Markets Solutions Team - Nigeria 2014", the Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBBC) Rising Star Award for 2014 and the International Finance Magazine (IFM) "Most Innovative Capital Market Service Team, Nigeria 2015"; amongst others. Proshare is much more than a website; it is a standard bearer for the local investment data and information market; and our corporate governance pillars reinforce our raison d'etre.
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 6:46:49 GMT
1. Weyinmi Edodo: CEO of International Property Development Consortium (IPDC). He's a fine economist and an alumnus of Havard Business School (Real Estate). His remarkable works include TBNW terraces in Lekki Phase 1, Pine Courts Apartments by Femi Okunnu Estate and Lotus Apartment in Ikate Elegushi. 2. Gilbert Chagoury: A billionaire Lebanese-Nigerian who owns HiTech and ITB construction companies. He's also known for the development of Banana Island, Ocean Parade Towers to be precise. A 4-bedroom flat in Ocean Parade Towers currently sells for 1.695 billion naira and that's a flat not a separate fully-detached house. Over 6 billoin dollars has been spent on the Eko Atlantic City project and a penthouse is expected to sell for over two million dollars upon completion. This is what development is about, not hawking fanyogo and useless chest-beating. 3. Mr Kunle Tinubu: Also an alumnus of Havard who leads the Trojan Estate Team. Some of his projects include Royal Gardens Estate in Ajah, Peninsula Mall in Lekki, Peninsula Sports and Recreation Club in Lekki, Royal Gardens Estate in Abuja and the new Troy Court in Aguda, Surulere. 4. Sijibomi Ogundele: Sijibomi “Sujimoto” Ogundele is the founder and lead partner of Sujimoto Group of Companies, which comprises of real-estate, finance and energy divisions. The organization operates offices in Paris, Accra, Madrid, Dubai, Riyadh, and Lagos. With the umbrella of Sujimoto Investment Ltd. and its principal partner, Yazeed Alrahji, Sujimoto has been able to bridge the venture capital industry with more than 47 successful business acquisitions and restructurings. As the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction, a real estate development firm, Siji is one man to watch – as far as the revolution of Nigeria’s prime real estate sector is concerned. The company, which describes its obligation as bridging the gap in the provision of quality, affordable, and luxury buildings, that are analogous to modern cities and towns like Cape town, Monte Carlo, and Miami, has over the years proven its mantle in this highly competitive field. With its flagship development in Lagos known as the Medici by Sujimoto on Milverton Road, Ikoyi to the upcoming Lorenzo by Sujimoto on Bourdillon in Ikoyi, the company has shown that it is force to reckon with as far as luxury real estate development is concerned in Nigeria. 5. Dun Salami: He's the CEO of Admiralty Homes Limited. He had tons of investments in Banana Island. He also owns Queen's Court, Silicon Valley and Victory Court, all in Lekki. 6. Otunba Olamide Osunsina: He's the CEO of Megamound Investment. His notable works include Carlton Gate Estate in Chevron Drive, Lekki and Lekki County Estate in Ikota. 7. Prince Olu Okeowo: The billionaire is the founder and chairman of Gibraltar Construction. His works include Abraham Court, Solomon Court, Grace Court, Emmanuel Court, Adejoke Court, all in Ikoyi. 8. Tayo Sonuga: In 2009, his housing projects were described as the most romantic homes in Lagos. Tayo Sonuga is the CEO of Haven Homes and his current project is Richmond Gate Estate in Lekki. 9. Yemi Idowu: He currently heads Aircom Nigeria Limited. The company has successfully completed and delivered Nothern Foreshore Estate, Friends Colony Estate, Napier Garden Estate, Egerton Place Estate, all in Lekki. As well as Bourdillon Court Estate and Milverton Court Estate both in Lekki. 10. Sade Gbadamosi: She's the Financial Director of Redbrick Homes Limited, the developers of Amen Estate located along Eleko Beach in Ibeju, Lekki. Feel free to watch 11. Tokunbo Ajayi: He currently heads Properygate Investment Limited. The company is renowned for most of the major developments within Crown Estate in Lekki. 12. Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi: The Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi although has recently come into prominence as a result of his emergence to the throne of the Yoruba cradle, he was never a minor in the real estate world. Through, his Gran Imperio Group, he was able to take Lagos real estate market by storm. His flagship project was Jacob Mews Estate in Yaba, while others are Southpointe Estate, Northpointe Estate, Lakeview Park 1 and 2, The Grand Lake Estate, Golden Leaf Estate, Yello Estate, Midland Estate all on the Lekki axis. He is also the developer of Inagbe Grand Resorts and Liesure, a a first of its kind Resort on over 3 million square meter land within a 100 kilometer stretch Island along the Atlantic Ocean. Located just a few minutes away from Victoria Island. 13. Adetunji Ogunwusi: He is the CEO of PrimewaterView Limited. Its track record includes the development of various residential/commercial properties in Highbrow areas such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki, Lagos Nigeria. Its foray into luxury apartments dates back to 2006 when it developed a block of 19units of 3 bedroom flats and semidetached houses for Exxon Mobil Staff Cooperative society within 12 months at Oniru Estate in Victoria Island Extension and the very popular PrimewaterView Gardens Phase I (107 units) in Lekki, Lagos. 14. Folorunsho Alakija: The richest African woman, Folorunsho Alakija, is not resting on her oars to make more wealth. The group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group which consists of The Rose of Sharon Prints & Promotions Limited and Digital Reality Prints Limited and the executive vice-chairman of Famfa Oil Limited is investing heavily in real estate. Among her numerous business investments is a real estate company called Dayspring Property Development Company Limited, which is currently developing her ongoing project, Rose of Sharon Towers. The building is located in Victoria Island, Lagos, with a magnificent view of Kuramo Waters and the Atlantic Ocean. There are three residential floors consisting 32 individual apartments of one, two and three bedrooms, all constructed to international standard and luxury finish. Sources also revealed she is investing a minimum of N29 billion on another property project in the Federal Capital Territory. 15. Chief Rasak Akanni Okoya: He's well known for being the Chairman of Eleganza industries. Through RAO Property Investment Company, Chief Okoya has invested in properties in different parts of Lagos. His magnificent estate, Oluwanisola (The Lord creates wealth) Estate at Lekki/Ajah Expressway, Eleganza Gardens and Shopping Mall also in Ajah are part of his property investments. 16. Jim Ovia: I'm no hypocrite, so I won't downplay the man. Already contributing to the fast changing face of Ozumba Mbadiwe through his Quantum Luxury Properties Limited. Jim Ovia’s love for the road started with the development of the Civic Centre a little over a decade ago for the hosting of grand events and occasions. Major upcoming projects from Jim Ovia’s Quantum Luxury Properties Limited on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road are the Marriots Hotel and the Twin Towers. 17. Rev. Olajide Awosedo: Awosedo came into the Real Estate business in 2001. His company, Grant Properties Limited is the proud owner of Goshen Beach Estate, Lekki and this is the first of its kind done by a wholly-owned Nigerian company. Today, Grant Properties Limited has on its stable Goshen Beach Estate, Lekki, Victory Park Estate, Lekki, Havilah Villas in Isheri, Oguri State and The Beautiful Gate Estate, Lekki. His company, Grant Properties Limited is the first company anywhere in the world to be granted approval by the United States Government, to develop an estate for the Foreign Service Nationals of its Embassy in Lagos. 18. Gary Sanusi: Dillon Nigeria is an architechtural consultant / real estate development company located in both Lagos, Nigeria & The United States of America. Registered in Febuary 1995, with a rich history of clientele and amazing testimonial of developments and property sales. It is headed by (ACH) Gary Sanusi. Some of the completed projects of the company includes Abiola Court 1-7 all in Lekki, Ebeano Shopping Mall in Lekki, Dillon Court in Lekki and a host of other developments in and around Ikoyi. 19. Oba Adetola Emmanuel King: Oba Adetola Emmanuelking is the CEO of the fast rising real estate development company known as Adron Homes and Properties Limited. Some of the company’s estates include: Tresure Parks and Gardens, Glass House Estate and Treasure Golf and Estate all in Shimawa, Ogun State. Other estates of the company are: Town Park and Gardens, Imota, Ikorodu, Grandview Park and Gardens, Atan-Ota, Ogun State, Rehoboth Park and Gardens, Ibeju-Lekki and the newest one known as Manhattan Park and Gardens, Karu, Abuja. 20. Tayo Fashogbon: He is an alumnus of the Executive Management Program at Harvard Business School, Boston, United States. He is the CEO of Portal Realties Limited the developers of Broadview Estate and Fair Haven Estate both in Abuja as well as Broadview Estate in Lekki, Ajah, New Life Estate in Agbara, Royal Garden City, Mowe Ofada and Green Housing Estate, Mowe Ofada. 21: Hakeem Ogunniran: Hakeen Ogunniran was appointed the Managing Director of the UPDC in January, 2010. Ogunniran, Lawyer, Chartered Secretary and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators holds LL.B, LL.M, and MBA degrees of the University of Lagos. UPDC today is one of the biggest real estate development company in Nigeria. Some of the mega developments of the company include: 1004 Estate in Victoria Island, Festival Mall and the Golden Tulip Hotel both in Festac, Cameron Green Estate in Ikoyi amongst others. The company today has some of the largest and most luxurious real estate projects in Abuja. Now please tell me where you pulled the stupid statistics of Igbos owing 90% of the properties in Lagos from, I think it was a typo and y'all meant to say "prostitutes". Yòrúbas are humble achievers and not hairy gorillas who beat their chests like deranged fellows. We don't make noise about our successes unlike some cursed uncultured and unruly lost jews. Put some respek on our fvcking name beech. ekocitymagazine.com/blog/2016/06/27/find-top-30-real-estate-developers-lagos/
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 7:12:48 GMT
The platform is an online store gift superstore for seasons, occasions and events, making it easy for individuals and corporate bodies to order branded souvenirs, gifts, corporate gifts and promotional items for different purposes. Users ordering sovernirs for parties, and events of any type can also customise the party packs/sourvenirs before ordering, and have it delivered. According to the founder, “We have a network of manufacturers and suppliers locally and internationally, and we fulfill customer orders using a special drop shipping method”. Need to shop for gifts for your next event? You should totally try Lucy.ng
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 7:17:59 GMT
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 8:02:36 GMT
Ayodele Patrick Aderinwale MFR is the Executive Director of the Africa Leadership Forum in Ota, Ogun State where he provides consulting services for several international agencies, including the United Nations, European Union and the African Union. Born in Osogbo, in Southwestern Nigeria, Aderinwale attended the University of Lagos for his first degree in Political Science, before obtaining a Master of Science degree in Political Economy & International Relations in 1985 and 1987, respectively. He is an alumnus of the United Nations University's International Leadership Academy, and of Harvard University's Executive Programme for Leaders in Development. Ayodele Patrick Aderinwale MFR is also the Chairman of Justrite Limited which owns a chain of superstores in different locations of SW region. It has just opened another outlet in the Dopemu area of Lagos. industry watchers say the structure cost a fortune to acquire. It has been estimated to be N200 million naira, but taking into consideration its huge stock of goods, it is worth N2 billion. Built on a massive land space, the structure has ample parking space. Constructed in the shape and structure of other branches, it is painted in the same colour of yellow and blue. It stocks all household items, edibles, cooking utensils, toiletries, provisions etc. Justrite was established in 2000 as a corner shop, but metamorphosed into its present size and location in 2006. With its' business focus as the aim of creating jobs for the teeming unemployed persons, it built its first outlet in Ota, Ogun State, another in Abule Egba, Ipaja Road, Alakuko and now it has added a new one in Dopemu.
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 8:04:02 GMT
Dr Aranmolate R.Ayobami is the Medical Director and CEO of Grandville Medical and Laser.A Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Center Located in Lagos, Nigeria. He attended the College of Medicine,University of Lagos where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He had his post graduate residency education training in Burns and Plastic Surgery and presently a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeon(Plastic Surgery). He has also had training in burns and wound care at St.Elizabeth Regional burn center, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. In addition,he had training in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at Akademikliniken, an Aesthetic Plastic Surgery clinic in Stockholm, Sweden. He is an advance chemical peel specialist, an advance specialist in Laser systems/Radio-frequency devices from South Africa. He also holds a Master Certification in Botox and Dermafillers from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. He is also attending progress training to becoming a Fellow of the American Academic of Aesthetic Medicine. His center is one of the destination centers in Nigeria for Smile train Surgery, which offer free surgery to both children and adult with cleft lip and palate. He has appeared on many talks and shows discussing Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery in Nigeria. He has also done a lot of presentation on laser and skin care in the pigment skin in both Local and international platform. He is interested in the research of laser in pigment skin specially in skin type 5 and 6.
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 8:05:23 GMT
Dr. Akeem Babatunde Anifowoshe aka The Botox Doctor Kleinburg Medical and MedSpa
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 8:07:20 GMT
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Post by Her Highness on Aug 26, 2017 8:09:36 GMT
In order to build affordable houses, government should encourage and patronise local manufacturing of building finishing products such as ceramics, porcelain, marble, furniture, etc which are currently being imported. This will, in addition, save scarce foreign exchange, boost employment and increase GDP among others. One company already producing cultured marble locally is Goshen-Multi Nig. Ltd., whose products compete neck-to-neck with foreign ones. Such should be encouraged through appropriate funding to encourage self-reliance in the building industry.https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/10/09/nigeria-needs-17-20m-housing-units/ Most people believe that the marble countertops, bathrooms, kitchens and other customised furniture manufactured by Segun Kuti-George's team at Goshen Multi Nigeria Limited, must come from imported slabs of marble & granite. They are quite wrong, as the company sources all its marble and granite from local sources and quarry companies in Nigeria. It only uses well-cut locally mined stones, for all its' work.
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