From Lawyer to Leading Entrepreneur: How Yahaya Yahaya is Transforming Nigeria’s Business Landscape

LAGOS, Nigeria — At 36, Yahaya Yahaya has emerged as one of Nigeria’s dynamic entrepreneurs, blending his legal expertise with a deep-rooted commitment to business innovation. With a diverse portfolio spanning mining, real estate, workspace solutions, fashion, and social initiatives, Yahaya embodies a new wave of Nigerian entrepreneurship driven by both ambition and social responsibility. Born into a family of civil servants, Yahaya attributes his disciplined approach to business to his upbringing. He contends that while ideas abound in Nigeria, the execution of those ideas remains a significant challenge. “What is scarce is governance and … Read more