Christopher Kolade Centre for Research in Leadership and Ethics

CKCRLE Fintech Hackathon 2023

The Christopher Kolade Centre for Research Leadership and Ethics(CKCRLE) Held a Fintech Hackathon Hybrid Program, at Lagos Business School, on the 14th of march 2023. Several Fintech firms such as OfficeAjo, Ansvel, SubPal, CreditHub, and ErrandPay participated in the bid that was focused on finding an innovative solution to current challenges in Digital public Financial Intermediation in Nigeria, each Fintech firm, had 20 minutes in total, 10 minutes for presentation of their pitch and 10 minutes for questions and answer. After the pitching two winners emerged, from the decision the panelists made based on the criteria that were used to judge the participants, which were the Theory of Change, Feasibility, Viability, Scalability/Interoperability, and expertise and track record about the proposed project.

The runner-up for the fintech Hackathon was Credithub the services they provide are a digital lending platform that helps startups and established small-to-mid-sized businesses secure credit as well as funding, and provides financial education, mentorship, and resources to help members manage their loans effectively. While the winner of the fintech Hackathon was Errandpay the services they provide, are an online platform that receives money, sends money, requests cash, and pay bills from any part of the world. The event was successful, and the CKCRLE looks forward to supporting the fintech teams that participated in the Fintech Hackathon as they continue to develop their solutions.

In the bid to support fledgling fintech ideas that are focused on finding innovative solutions to
current challenges in digital public financial intermediation in Nigeria, the Christopher Kolade
Centre for Research in Leadership and Ethics (CKCRLE) has identified potential funding
opportunities that can help scale pe*******on and adoption of such fintech solutions in Nigeria
and beyond.
To this end, we are organizing the first CKCRLE’s fintech hackathon to identify promising fintech
solutions that our center could support to compete for the identified funding sources which
require institutional backing, which we are positioned to provide.
DATE: March 14, 2023
TIME: 09.30 am - 03.00 pm
VENUE: Lagos Business School, Ajah Campus, Lagos.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
 Teams and technopreneurs with technical or feasible fintech solutions targeted at DFI with
specific focus on the vulnerable groups, women, youth, small-scale businesses and
other groups at the bottom of the pyramid.
 The solutions should be at or beyond beta-testing stage
 The pitched project should be an implementable idea that incorporates out-of-the-box
thinking related to triple bottom line, poverty reduction strategies, inclusiveness, and job
creation.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your application by filling-in the form via the link here: https://bit.ly/3ScOnp0
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
 Date: March 07, 2023 (23.59pm)
 Contact Email: [email protected]

Personal branding in leadership and its impact on business
Leadership is central to the success of every organisation. It is a vital part of the organization that helps provide clarity of purpose, and then guide and motivate the organization to achieve its goals.

To a large extent, the skills and decisions of leaders influence a number of positive outcomes for the business; from increased sales, to customer satisfaction, employee commitment/loyalty, as well as the growth, survival and further expansion of the business.



https://ckcrle.lbs.edu.ng/our_research/personal-branding-in-leadership-and-its-impact-on-business/

The recently held event organized by the Christopher Kolade Centre for Research in Leadership and Ethics (CKCRLE), in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lekki Command, and LERSA, highlighted the nexus between safe transport and thriving economic activities. The event aimed to establish the various road safety measures, the impact of safe transportation on the economy, and also discuss solutions to the constant traffic situation.

Panelists: Commander, FRSC Lekki Command, Sani Abdullahi; Senior Faculty, Lagos Business School, Dr. Frank Ojadi; Lekki Estate Resident Stakeholder Association, Olorogun James; AA Rescue Transport sector, Bidunni Ladejobi; Government Representative; Yomi Omomuwasn.

Join the Christopher Kolade Centre for Responsible Leadership and Ethics, Lagos Business School, as we explore the dimensions of the Nexus Between Safe Transportation and Thriving Economic.Registration link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ePlYD_SfNZyr5poGX7fSTYkZwHeh8tHv4YO3KQrZOmY/edit?ts=6318c6c1

Join the Lagos Business School at 1:30 pm TODAY! As we discuss Responsible Management of Work: Values Needed Post-covid.

Registration details: https://bit.ly/CKCRLERMWVS

Covid19 has brought with it many changes. These changes have particularly been felt in the workplace. The future of post covid world of work is of primary concern. Active and responsible management is required to ensure that the right context for the growth and development of employees, the organisation and other stakeholders are focused on. How can companies manage resources post covid to ensure optimization of profit while enabling employee’s success and delivering value to customers? What role does trust play?

Register for free at https://bit.ly/CKCRLERMWVS .
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join the Christopher Kolade Centre for Research in Leadership & Ethics, Lagos Business School at 11:30 am TODAY! The Doctor of Business Administration class 2022 will be having an engaging discourse on issues of .

Registration details: https://bit.ly/ckcrlethicsinpol

Politics is a key part of life and a huge determinant to one’s future. Why is politics labelled a dirty game, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria? How do we the electorate determine our future through politics? How do we change the narrative? What is expected of the political class and electorate, especially as we prepare for elections in 2023? What role, if any, do organisations have to play?
Join the Christopher Kolade Centre for Research in Leadership & Ethics, Lagos Business School as the Doctor of Business Administration class 2022 discuss these and more.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ckcrlethicsinpol . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Business is essential to the economy of society. A single business entity can stand for and serve one or many purposes within the society. It can assume many roles with attendant expectations to each. In its plainest form, a firm or business can see itself as a service provider or maker of great products existing to create value for its shareholders, but to its community of stakeholders the view of its role in society can be a complex maze of interests and expectations that business leaders and managers need to understand to operate successfully. Join us as we examine the need for having a system to identify and interpret the expectations associated with each view. Join in via this link: https://bit.ly/HMNKnowledgecafe2.

Business organisations are separate from the individual(s) who set up the business. Whilst this is true, it is important the business reflects the owner’s personal ethos and has a strong identity that employees and customers can identify with. Business identity with a strong leaning towards ethics plays an important role in positive stakeholders’ perception of the business and ultimately determines its success or otherwise. The Humanistic Management Network (HMN) knowledge café will dwell on how to go about developing a strong ethical identity, harnessing its benefits, and overcoming possible challenges.
Join in via this link: https://bit.ly/HMNKnowledgecafe1.

Business is essential to the economy of society. A single business entity can stand for and serve one or many purposes within the society. It can assume many roles with attendant expectations to each. In its plainest form, a firm or business can see itself as a service provider or maker of great products existing to create value for its shareholders, but to its community of stakeholders the view of its role in society can be a complex maze of interests and expectations that business leaders and managers need to understand to operate successfully. Join us as we examine the need for having a system to identify and interpret the expectations associated with each view.

Join in via this link: https://bit.ly/HMNKnowledgecafe2.