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The Nirmala Chellarams Centre for Entrepreneurship Skills (NCCES) is an on-campus enterprise development hub dedicated to promoting and advancing entrepreneurship through targeted learning and development interventions.

At the start of the 2000s, there was a phone brand everyone wanted.Executives had one. Celebrities had one. Young people...
28/09/2026

At the start of the 2000s, there was a phone brand everyone wanted.

Executives had one. Celebrities had one. Young people wanted one too.
BlackBerry was everywhere. Owning one felt like a big deal.

Then came the iPhone. Then Android. The way people use phones started to change, and BlackBerry struggled to keep up.

Today, many young people know BlackBerry as a name from the past.

So what happened?

How did a company that once dominated the smartphone market lose its place? And perhaps more surprisingly, what is the company doing today? 👀

We break down the story in this carousel.

Swipe through. There’s a lesson for every young person - both entrepreneurs and career people.

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23/09/2026

Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of brilliant ideas while your current projects are gasping for air?

This is a daily reality for many entrepreneurs. It’s the classic ‘shiny object syndrome’ – the excitement of a fresh concept is so much more alluring than the grind of executing the one you’re currently on.

But here’s the problem: if you’re constantly dropping everything for the next big thing, you’ll end up with a graveyard of unfinished dreams at the bottom of your business pool. 💀

Here’s how to stop drowning:

1. ) The Idea Catcher: Create a dedicated document or app to jot down every new idea. Don’t act on it immediately. Give it 48 hours. Chances are, the excitement will fade, and you’ll realize it was just a distraction.

2.) Prioritize ruthlessly: Look at your current project list. Is it aligned with your core goals? If not, let it go. If yes, focus only on the top 3. Everything else is secondary.

3.) Time-block your deep work: Allocate specific hours in your day/week for focused work on your *current* project. Treat it like a non-negotiable meeting with yourself.

4.) Learn to say ‘No’: Sometimes the best idea is the one you decide not to pursue. Protect your focus above all else.

Do you presently have unfinished projects? 🤔

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Desire alone is not enough. Are you ready to learn what it takes… and implement it?If yes, then NCCES is built for you!_...
21/09/2026

Desire alone is not enough.
Are you ready to learn what it takes… and implement it?

If yes, then NCCES is built for you!

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19/09/2026

Which other programs have the highest workload?

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18/09/2026

Career Moves Every Undergraduate Should Start Making:

1.) Build A Digital Footprint early.
This get you discovered before graduation, show consistent growth, and attract mentors, internships, and opportunities.

2.) Develop at least one in-demand skill.
Skills increase your relevance beyond your degree, make you useful in real-world settings, and improve your chances of early income or employment.

3.) Seek mentors, not just certificates
Mentors shorten your learning curve, help you avoid costly mistakes, and open doors effort alone may not unlock.

4.) Join communities and student groups
Expose you to real-world thinking, strengthen your soft skills, and expand your network beyond the classroom.

5.) Take internships seriously (paid or unpaid)
Prepare you for real work environments, help you test career paths early, and strengthen your CV with practical proof.

6.) Work on personal or team projects
Projects demonstrate competence, help you apply theory to real problems, and make you stand out to employers.

7.) Improve communication and writing skills
Amplifies your ideas, boosts confidence, and improves leadership, collaboration, and visibility.

8.) Start before you feel “ready”
Action creates clarity, early effort compounds over time, and the best careers are built by starting early, not waiting.

We equip students, professionals, and employees with the skills and support they need to thrive in entrepreneurship and careers.

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If you think about it...There isn't one single formula for success. Here’s something to always remember:If you’re in Sch...
15/09/2026

If you think about it...

There isn't one single formula for success.

Here’s something to always remember:

If you’re in School, don’t despise the opportunity.

Yes, a lot of people found success without a tertiary education. For others, higher education played a huge part in their success.

BOTH POSSIBILITIES EXIST.

Leaving school doesn't guarantee success. And staying in school doesn't stop you from pursuing your dreams.

These success stories remind us that the university wall is no boundary. You can complete your education, pursue your dreams afterwards, and still become incredibly successful.

You can pursue your dream while you're in school.

You can even change direction later.

School, my dear, is not scam. 🎓

NCCES is an on-campus enterprise development hub dedicated to promoting and advancing entrepreneurship and career growth through targeted learning and development interventions for both members and non-members of the University (UNILAG) community.

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14/09/2026

September still has lots of opportunities. Here are some opportunities open for you as a young person.

PITCH PERFECT AFRICA 2026
– For young founders and entrepreneurs solving health-related problems
– Access CAD $5,000 innovation fellowship
– Training for growth and advanced pitching experience
– Apply by September 29.
– Link: https://h2i.utoronto.ca/2026/09/08/apply-now-pitch-perfect-africa-2026/

LEADGREEN FELLOWSHIP
– For young environmental changemakers across Africa
– 100% free 12-week fellowship
– 2000+ lives impacted
– Apply by September 20
– Link: https://www.leadgreenfellowship.com/

ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE
– Get engaged as an independent researcher
– Flexible work, and approximately 6 - 11 hours per engagement
– US$250 per completed assessment
– Link: https://www.animalwelfareleague.org/blog/call-for-voluntary-evaluators

TOP TALENT GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM
– For young graduates and early-stage professionals
– Be 27 years or younger
– Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
– Apply by: September 20
– Link: https://tally.so/r/ja8le6_______________

11/09/2026

Why follow me everywhere? 😂

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09/09/2026

What will yours be?

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04/09/2026

The video of this young aspiring lawyer has been circulating online.

With different comments being thrown around, we would like to ask: what do you see?

This is simply a Law student doing exactly what it takes to master his craft.

We see someone who is willing to put himself in the arena, practice, learn, make mistakes, receive feedback, and keep going.

This is what growth actually looks like. It is:
– Dedication
– Repetition
– Going back to the basics
– Showing up before you are good at it, and
– The willingness to look inexperienced while you gain experience.

And this goes far beyond Law.

Whether you’re studying, building a career, or starting a business, becoming good at something requires that you actually do the work. There will be mistakes, frustration, and moments when you don’t look as impressive as you hoped.

Well, that’s part of the process.

Think about the people we admire today. Behind their expertise are years of practice, studying, failed attempts, implementation, correction, repetition, and doing the same things over and over again until they got better.

We may be seeing only a few minutes of this young man’s journey, but what matters is that he is showing up and practising his craft. Nobody becomes excellent by waiting until they are already good enough to start.

So he should be encouraged. He should be allowed to learn.

Got value? Follow NCCES-UNILAG for student career and entrepreneurship development.

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Faculty Of Social Sciences Compound Behind Department Of Creative Arts, University Of Lagos, Akoka Campus, Yaba
Lagos
110011

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 12:00 - 16:00

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