Lagos Is the Nigerian opportunity.

Walk with me a second. So I have a little theory. Entrepreneurism is all about focus. Nigeria is a large and diverse place. Ethnically, geographically, religiously and culturally. If there was an option to create start-ups in an area, where would you choose? Lagos, dummies! Lagos is basically a small country. GDP US$33.7Bn (65% of Nigeria’s non-oil GDP), for all intents and purposes roughly the same size as pre-oil Ghana. According to the last census there are apparently 8Mn people living in Lagos, although some suggest 15–30Mn depending on wet-finger in the air economists.
Either way, what is patently obvious is that hundreds of $Mn startup opportunities can be created within Lagos state alone. Most would recommend looking at the Nigeria opportunity. I have rarely left Lagos and am doing fine thank you. Does Lagos have the money? Check. Talented hungry young employees? Check. Diversity of those people? Check. Internet (mobile and web) penetration? Check. Population density? Check. R...