Want to build a business that lasts a lifetime? 🚀 In a recent Insights Edge podcast, Olumide Balogun, Director of Google West Africa, shares the ultimate secret: passing the Toothbrush Test. This means crafting a product so essential it’s a daily must-have for users across Africa and beyond. From ensuring accessibility and affordability to rooting your product in local realities, Olumide’s principles show how to create value people can’t ignore. 🌍

Discover how to leverage Africa’s vibrant youth, tap into the informal sector, and use technology to unlock massive opportunities. Trust, smart distribution, and a deep connection with your market are key to sustainable success. Ready to learn the full strategy to scale your business? 🔥 Watch the full Insights Edge episode now! #Entrepreneurship #AfricaBusiness #InsightsEdge #GoogleAfrica

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On this episode of the Insights Edge podcast, Cowrywise Co-founder/ CEO Razaq Ahmed cuts through the noise on how Nigerians can truly weather today’s macroeconomic turbulence, arguing that the real crisis isn’t the economy itself, but the financial ignorance holding people back. This is a raw, practical conversation about money and thriving in today’s Nigeria.

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What does it really take to scale a tech-enabled business with a clear path to profitability?

This episode features a live panel from Lagos Business School, where some of Nigeria’s sharpest minds in tech and business unpack the hard truths behind sustainable growth.

Moderated by David Lanre Messan (First Founders), this conversation brings together Onyinye Okonji (Sycamore), Mobolaji Ajayi (Pure Life Pharmacy), Oswald Guobadia (DigitA), and Olu Akanmu (LBS Tech-Leap Initiative) to share invaluable insights, real-world challenges, and actionable strategies for sustainable growth

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In this powerful episode of the Insights Edge podcast, Ibukunoluwa Sarah Oyedeji, CFA— Group, Chief Financial Officer of Access Bank Plc and participant in Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University’s Global Chief Executive Officer-Africa (GCEO-A) programme—sits down with Mr Arnold Ekpe, Chairman of DANGOTE SUGAR REFINERY PLC. Drawing from decades of leading Africa’s top financial institutions, Mr Ekpe challenges the continent’s limited ambition and calls for bold, strategic, and resilient leadership to build globally competitive African businesses. From regional growth to global relevance, this is a masterclass in what it takes to move Africa forward—beyond rhetoric, into real transformation.

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This podcast episode explores sustainable energy and climate resilience with the founder of the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN). It highlights YSDN's journey, driven by a passion for community development, and showcases the CoolCycle Project—an innovative initiative repurposing old generator casings into sustainable cooling solutions for farmers. Funded by the UK government and other partners, the project combats food spoilage and reduces hazardous waste using renewable energy, exemplifying circular economy principles.

The discussion also examines the limited urgency around climate change in regions like Nigeria, citing socio-economic priorities, policy inconsistency, and perceptions of climate change as a "Western issue." The guest advocates integrating sustainability into education, building a skilled workforce, and fostering a long-term mindset. Industries adopting sustainable practices can gain economic and reputational advantages, with technology, innovation, and collaboration identified as key to advancing the sustainable energy sector.

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Does "retirement" still feel like a distant, hazy concept? Does the thought of it ever make you uneasy? How often do you reflect on life after your career? Retirement is an inevitable stage of life, and preparing for it is essential to ensure a fulfilling future. In this episode, esteemed faculty member Tunde Ekpe PhD AFBPsS FCA, offers expert insights to help you navigate and thrive in life beyond work. Take a listen!

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In this episode of Insights Edge, we explore the crucial balance between environmental sustainability and economic growth. Featuring Dr Onoja Joseph Daniel, Director General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and Orevaghene Atanya, Director of the LBS Sustainability Centre, the conversation highlights key initiatives like the NCF’s Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) programme, which is restoring ecosystems and planting and nurturing nearly 2 million trees annually. Together, they discussed how sustainability extends beyond the environment—encompassing people, skills, and long-term value creation for a healthier, greener and profitable future.

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Have you wondered what it takes to lead a business through the toughest of times and come out stronger? How does a leader turn a crisis into an opportunity for growth?

On this episode of Insights Edge, we speak with Dupe Olusola, Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hilton Plc, who faced one of the biggest challenges in the hospitality industry: navigating the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With occupancy rates dropping from 70% to just 5%, Dupe had to rethink everything—absolutely everything!

She shares how bold decisions and innovative strategies not only kept the business afloat but also led to an extraordinary 308% revenue growth post-COVID—propelling Transcorp from N10.16 billion in 2020 to over N41 billion in 2023, with a profit of N9.48 billion. Dupe's leadership extends beyond survival—it's about reinvention and growth, even in the face of uncertainty.

From her experience, you will learn how to embrace change, turning disruption into an opportunity. This conversation offers more than a success story—it’s a blueprint for resilient, forward-thinking leadership.

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