Oil, cocoa, and even fertilizer. These are the first things that come to mind when we think about Nigerian exports. It’s true, these tangible products dominate their export narrative. However, there’s a hidden gem in Nigeria’s export basket: the creative industry.

What most people don’t realise is that Nigeria boasts a thriving freelance scene, with designers and illustrators quietly exporting to the global stage. In this episode, we explore this untapped industry and its potential to significantly contribute to Nigeria’s overall export earnings.

Special thanks to our guests: Awele Emili and Morenike 'Renike' Olusanya

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The city of Sialkot in the Punjab Province of Pakistan received worldwide attention when it was discovered that it produced about 70% of the world’s footballs, including those used during the 2022 world cup. But Sialkot’s story goes far beyond the beautiful game. In 2007, this remarkable ‘island of excellence’ completed an international airport that it had built of a public-private partnership, the first of its kind in Pakistan.

This episode dives into the incredible tale of Sialkot’s rise. We’ll explore the vision, the hard work, and the unwavering community spirit that propelled this enterprising city to international stardom.

Special thanks to our guest host Jaffer Askari and to our guests: Adnan Ghumman (Economist, World Bank), Sohail Nasir Ghuman (Director Marketing, Leatherfield) and Salamat Ali (Economic Adviser – Trade Policy Analysis, The Commonwealth Secretariat)

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The city of Sialkot in the Punjab Province of Pakistan received worldwide attention when it was discovered that it produced about 70% of the world's footballs, including those used during the 2022 world cup. But Sialkot's story goes far beyond the beautiful game. In 2007, this remarkable ‘island of excellence' completed an international airport that it had built of a public-private partnership, the first of its kind in Pakistan.

This episode dives into the incredible tale of Sialkot's rise. We'll explore the vision, the hard work, and the unwavering community spirit that propelled this enterprising city to international stardom.

Special thanks to our guest host Jaffer Askari and to our guests: Adnan Ghumman (Economist, World Bank), Sohail Nasir Ghuman (Director Marketing, Leatherfield) and Salamat Ali (Economic Adviser – Trade Policy Analysis, The Commonwealth Secretariat)

Our website: @flywheeleconomics.com

Socials: @flywheeleconomics

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Stories are the lifeblood of civilisations, passed down through generations in countless forms. Nigeria's growing animation industry isn't just about showcasing Nigerian narratives on the global stage; it's about weaving an “against all odds” tale as it contributes what could be a pivotal boost to Nigeria's economy.

Join us as we draw connections between the animation industry and Flywheel Economics.

Special thanks to our guests: Brenda Fashugba (Regional Lead, Creative Economy SSA – British Council), Mbuotidem ‘MBY' Johnson (Founder, Basement Animation Studio)

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This week we dive into part two of the phenomenal Yaba tech cluster story unpacking challenges and the biggest lessons learnt along the way.

Stars Align? You could definitely say so with how the Yaba Tech Cluster organically formed. From CcHub setting up shop in Yaba to MainOne installing the fibre optic cable and the Lagos State Government waiving taxes, it seems too good to be true and yet it all happened.

Join us as we dive into this amazing story of community, innovation, and growth and watch as we connect the dots to the Flywheel Economics principles.

Special thanks to our guests: Femi Longe (Co-founder, CcHub), Oluseun Onigbinde (Global Director, BudgIT) and Wilfred Ekpo (CEO, Findworka)

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Stars Align? You could definitely say so with how the Yaba Tech Cluster organically formed. From CcHub setting up shop in Yaba to MainOne installing the fibre optic cable and the Lagos State Government waiving taxes, it seems too good to be true and yet it all happened.

Join us as we dive into this amazing story of community, innovation, and growth and watch as we connect the dots to the Flywheel Economics principles.

Special thanks to our guests: Femi Longe (Co-founder, CcHub), Oluseun Onigbinde (Global Director, BudgIT) and Wilfred Ekpo (CEO, Findworka)

Our website: @flywheeleconomics.com

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The Flywheel Economics podcast delves into the fascinating interplay between creativity, innovation, and economic principles.

In our welcome episode, we shed light into how Flywheel Economics started, our motivations and what our audience can expect moving forward.

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