by Ewin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity oft-talked about but seldom told as stories in Nigerian media. The series which kicked off with the release of The New Establishment list, our annual... Read More

#InnovationSeries, #Yabacon, Aminu Bakori, bosun tijani, CC Hub, CoLab, digital media, facebook, Idea Hub, kaduna, Magazine, mark zuckerberg, nigeria

December 29, 2016

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Osarumen Osamuyi profiles The Nigerian Techie: Selling Gala in a recession (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

It has been brought to my attention that Gala now sells for ₦70. Please permit me to say, “hay God. HAY. GOD!” The great traffic trifecta has been disrupted so if you doubted it before, we are now certain Nigeria is in a recession. Before now, with a single ₦200 note, you could buy two... Read More

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#POTY2016, CC Hub, Google Developer Experts, Ire Aderinokun and Prosper Otemuyiwa, La Casera, mark zuckerberg, nigeria, Nigerian Techie, Paystack, POTY, sticky, Yabacon valley

December 24, 2016

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YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas: Mark Zuckerberg’s visit

In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn’t been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still, there is a lot to be thankful for. And so, in our special version of ’12 days of Christmas’, we’ll remind you – with the Good... Read More

Citizenship, Thinking Through

CC Hub, mark zuckerberg, technology, YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas

August 31, 2016

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Nigerian netizens welcome Zuckerberg in their own special way

by Ezinne Ajoku Mark Zuckerberg’s momentous visit to Nigeria has not gone unnoticed. How could it? From the way he slid into the country with superb thief-in-the-night moves to his visits to various start-ups in Yaba- Cchub, Andela, Express Wifi, to the Town Hall Q&A Session which took place few hours ago. Mark Zuckerberg’s movements... Read More

The News Blog

CC Hub, developers, facebook, lagos, mark zuckerberg, nigeria, Tech, visit

August 30, 2016

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Visit Club Quilox – and 12 other things Mark Zuckerberg must do while in Nigeria

Notice we said when, not if (do we know something you don’t?). Anyway, we were saying we had suggestions for experience we’d like Mark Zuckerberg to have on a visit to Nigeria. We know there will be a state visit – every important visitor gets that – so let’s leave that aside. Here are 13... Read More

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CC Hub, Chan Zuckerberg, facebook, Mark visits Nigeria, mark zuckerberg, MZ, nigeria, Seni Sulyman, sticky, technology

August 1, 2016

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Bankole Oluwafemi, Kola Aina, Honey Ogundeyi… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the 10 most influential young Nigerians under 40 navigating the arcane and increasingly complex world of technology. Our list runs the gamut from media overlords, industry captains, and serial start up investors. They are young, tough and unafraid to take the plunge. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji One... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

July 29, 2016

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#Yabacon: Co-creation Hub and the growth of Yaba tech-cluster (WATCH)

Tunji Eleso, Managing Partner, Growth Capital by Cc-Hub, speaks to YNaija on the growth of Yaba technology cluster and the role played by Co-Creation Hub in spawning the cluster. Speaking on the advantage Yaba has as the center of innovation in Lagos, Tunji said the area has a great deal of advantage because of its access... Read More

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#Yabacon, CC Hub, Growth Capital, lagos, nigeria, Tech cluster, technology, Tunji Eleso, Yaba, ynaija

July 26, 2016

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We explored the evolution of #Yabacon in this 2-minute video

In less than five years, Yaba, a Lagos suburb has evolved to become one of the leading technology clusters in Africa, and home to a majority of Nigeria’s prominent tech companies. The growth of the area was mostly through citizen led activities. In this two-minute video, YNaija explored the tech cluster in Yaba and we learnt... Read More

The News Blog

#Yabacon, africa, Budgit, CC Hub, nigeria, startup, Tech cluster, technology, Video, Yaba, ynaija

July 24, 2016

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#Yabacon: From sleepy town to tech cluster in 8 photos

Arguably, Yaba is the largest technology cluster in Africa. Its growth has been organic and fuel by citizen led activities. Yaba is ideal for a tech cluster. Geographically, it is located between the Lagos Mainland and the Island. The area is also close to most of the business districts in Lagos state. Yaba is also... Read More

The News Blog

#Yabacon, CC Hub, economy, investment, lagos, startups, sticky, tech clusters, Yaba

May 27, 2014

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The book tour continues – Chude Jideonwo takes ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ to Taruwa, CC Hub & Abuja

by Oge Okonkwo Following the launch of Chude Jideonwo’s book ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation’ on May 25, 2014 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Chude Jideonwo continues his book tour from May 27 to June 6, 2014 beginning with the Taruwa Pre-Festival Edition. The Pre-Festival Edition preceding the Taruwa Festival slated for 4-7 June... Read More

Abuja, Are We The Turning-Point Generation, CC Hub, Chude Jideonwo, TARUWA, The book tour continues

July 26, 2013

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Hauwa Gambo: Tony Elumelu must not give Celestine a penny more (Y! FrontPage)

by Hauwa Gambo Wonders shall never cease o. Apparently, last year, banking guru and venture capitalist, Tony O. Elumelu gave $5,000 as seed-money to various technology start-ups in a partnership with the Co-Creation Hub. One year later, what is the thanks he gets? One of the young people, Celestine Ezeokoye of Tiketmobile, who was so... Read More

CC Hub, celestine ezeokoye, Co-Creation Hub, grant, Hauwa Gambo, Jason Njoku, Start-up, technology, tiketmobile, Venture capital, Y! Frontpage, YNaija Frontpage

April 7, 2012

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#CCHub is in its full element – Co-founder, ‘Bosun Tijani

by Collins Eboru To round up our major feature this week on the exciting Co-Creation Hub, we speak to one of its two co-founders on the vision, the success and the future What is the concept behind the hub? The hub is an innovation nest which serves as the rallying point for Co-creation Hub’s overall... Read More

bosun tijani, CC Hub, cchub, technology

April 3, 2012

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#CCHub: Cut government waste! Na your area! – Check out two very successful initiatives birthed at the CC Hub

by Lekan Olanrewaju As you may already know, our major feature this week is on ideas and innovation, and as such we will be spotlighting the work of the Co-Creation Hub. This post seeks to highlight two very successful start-ups which originated at the CC Hub. The first of these initiatives is BudgIt BudgIT is a... Read More

Budgit, CC Hub, Residents Report

April 3, 2012

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From the Magazine: Morning yet on Co-creation Day #CCHub

This week, for our major feature, we are celebrating ideas and innovation, and are therefore spotlight the amazing work happening at Lagos’s Co-Creation Hub. Incidentally, Y! Magazine had a full feature on the hub in its latest edition and the piece is reproduced below! by Stanley Azuakola Something exciting is happening in the centre of... Read More

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March 14, 2012

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Funke Akindele’s the boss lady! As Issue 7 of Y! Magazine presents the ‘New Establishment’

by Hauwa Gambo Oh we totally love (well, what could we have said?)! It’s an edgy and sexy Funke Akindele on the cover of the influential pop culture brand Y! Magazine. The actress holds centre stage for the magazine’s 7th edition as it profiles the most exciting ideas across Nigeria — in technology, business, education, fashion,... Read More

CC Hub, Funke Akindele, new establisment, terence sambo, Y! Magazine, ynaija

January 14, 2012

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Cut, cut, cut! BudgIT Helps The Government Reduce Its Waste

The guys at the Nigerian startup called BudgIT have released an interesting web application today, and they are calling it “cutgovtwaste budget 2012 app”. While the name definitely sucks, the app itself is actually a great idea, it allows you cut Nigeria’s 2012 budget as you see fit and eliminate all the spending that is unnecessary, wasteful... Read More

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The Activism Blog: CC Hub has finally vexed – on top of this Yaba matter

#InnovationSeries: Nigeria’s innovation has found fertile ground in its tech hubs

Osarumen Osamuyi profiles The Nigerian Techie: Selling Gala in a recession (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas: Mark Zuckerberg’s visit

Nigerian netizens welcome Zuckerberg in their own special way

Visit Club Quilox – and 12 other things Mark Zuckerberg must do while in Nigeria

Bankole Oluwafemi, Kola Aina, Honey Ogundeyi… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

#Yabacon: Co-creation Hub and the growth of Yaba tech-cluster (WATCH)

We explored the evolution of #Yabacon in this 2-minute video

#Yabacon: From sleepy town to tech cluster in 8 photos

The book tour continues – Chude Jideonwo takes ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ to Taruwa, CC Hub & Abuja

Hauwa Gambo: Tony Elumelu must not give Celestine a penny more (Y! FrontPage)

#CCHub is in its full element – Co-founder, ‘Bosun Tijani

#CCHub: Cut government waste! Na your area! – Check out two very successful initiatives birthed at the CC Hub

From the Magazine: Morning yet on Co-creation Day #CCHub

Funke Akindele’s the boss lady! As Issue 7 of Y! Magazine presents the ‘New Establishment’

Cut, cut, cut! BudgIT Helps The Government Reduce Its Waste

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