Serious Banter

S1E2 Wealth, Power & Control

The Collective — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

In this early episode of Serious Banter, The Collective engages in a rambling conversation about Wealth, Power & Control of resources on a global scale, with a focus on where Nigeria finds itself in that matrix. The conversation touches on several facets of the subject matter and insightful contributions are generated from everyone. We had fun and quickly realized that these conversations were relevant and needed to be had. Not to mention some of the hilarious comments which had us all in stitches.

S1E5 Identifying Non Consumption Opportunities and Market Creating Innovations

The Collective — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +0100

On this episode hosted by Justin Ijeh and Bola Lawal, we spend time chatting with a special guest; Efosa Ojomo of the Clayton Christensen Institute in Boston. Efosa coauthored the best selling book;The Prosperity Paradox,with Prof Clayton Christensen, Who sadly passed not long after the work was published. The talk revolves around the central theme of Efosa’s work : Identifying non consumption opportunities & market creating innovations.

S1E6 The Agribusiness Value Chain In Nigeria

The Collective — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0100

In this episode of SeriousBanter hosted by Bola Lawal and Justin Ijeh, we discuss opportunities and challenges in the Agribusiness landscape in Nigeria, joined by The Collective.

S1E7 The Agribusiness Value Chain in Nigeria Part 2

The Collective — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Michael takes us on a Masterclass on the Agribusiness space and examines best practices and other valuable information while Abisola gives us an insight into the vision and strategy of Lagos State in the sector, and shares information about ongoing programs of the administration.

S1E8 Examining The Conflicts Between Innovation & Policy

The Collective — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0100

In This episode Bola and Justin are joined by Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola and Kayode Adegbola and the discussion centers on the perceived tensions between entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to drive innovation and the policy positions of regulators and government agencies in Nigeria.

S2E1 Why Are You Like This?

The Collective — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0100

In this premiere episode of our second season, we switch things up a bit and go into the forbidden domain of gender relations! Bola and Justin are joined by The Collective, represented by Irene, Sani, Mary and Anie. The conversation examines the several influences on the dispositions and behavior of women and men. It is quite animated as should be expected and ranges from socialization of men in contrast to women, family and cultural influences, money, geography and the likes. It was lit!...and that's an understatement. You have to listen to this one with your popcorn ready 'cos these folks came with guns blazing!