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  Aluko & Oyebode was established in 1993, by Bankole Olumide Aluko, SAN (1956-2002) and Gbenga Oyebode, MFR as a partnership of two and has over the years grown to become the largest law firm in Nigeria, with a partnership strength of 16 and associates of about 80. The firm’s main office is located in the financial and commercial ‘capital’ of Nigeria, Lagos, with other offices in Abuja (political capital) and Port-Harcourt (oil and gas hub). The firm offers fully integrated services to international, regional and local clients, and as the largest integrated law firm in Nigeria, the firm complements its corporate and commercial legal services with a robust litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practice. The key sectors of focus of the firm are Energy and natural resources, power, financial services and TMT.

"If you educate a man you educate an individual but if you educate a woman you educate a whole nation" This quote could be the main slogan for the Tech Lady BootCamp which was recently held in Ogun State (Nigeria) by the Nubianette Team in collaboration with Uwani hub. This is by no means saying that men should be neglected, we are trying to strike a balance between the number of female leaders in the tech space which will eventually lead to more creative decisions being made in tech ecosystems across the country. Mary Job of How Do You Tech facilitated the WordPress/ Digital Skills session and she is a prime example of the impact women can have using technology in their communities. She organises summer workshops for local children, where they learn tech skills to solve real problems. During a recent interview with Michelle of TechTalk Radio , I spoke about the important role women play in helping industries evolve and also changing the narrative on the type o...

According to Brian Balfour, startups go through three stages: Traction, Transition, and Growth. The startup’s goals, metrics, channels, focus, team structure etc. evolve and change as a business passes through these three phases. There’s a lot of talk across industries regarding “growth” vs. “traction” and the different tactics that support each. While the term “growth” refers to a positive rate of change, this could be short-term in nature. Traction, on the other hand, refers to sustained growth over time and presents a far greater challenge. Knowing where you are on this track helps you understand what you should be spending your time on. 1. Understanding Traction Almighty traction. Nothing trumps it. Nothing! Not strategy, not beautifully developed growth plans, not Nigerian Jollof rice. Nothing! Traction is king to all. So, what is it exactly?