by Yolanda Akinola | Apr 7, 2022 | Blog
Get ahead with design and borderless collaboration in DSNFWD this April! The Assembly in collaboration with Ravensbourne University launches a digital fashion residency for 3D digital creators and fashion entrepreneurs in West Africa and university students in the...
by Yolanda Akinola | Dec 24, 2021 | Blog
As we sailed into the final month of the year, we hosted a 2-day B2B Learning and Networking Lab for MSMEs in the ICT & Textile industries with the goal to prepare MSMEs in the art of networking, managing business relationships, problem-solving, identifying...
by Yolanda Akinola | Sep 6, 2021 | Blog
This September we’re very excited to welcome Nigerian artisans to our creative and business bootcamp; The Bridge. The 4-month virtual and in-person bootcamp is designed to unleash the potential of artisans from marginalised communities with a current practice or skill...
by Yolanda Akinola | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog
We’re excited to be bringing you some April showers in collaboration with the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design with UNLEASH, our Fashion Business Exchange Programme for fashion entrepreneurs, postgraduate students and budding creative talent in Nigeria...
by Yolanda Akinola | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog
But the year 2020 was a rollercoaster! Like with most people and brands, the year began on a high note at The Assembly. It was the start of a new decade, we were abuzz with all the possibilities and took off working on our big hairy goals for the new year before the...
by Yolanda Akinola | Nov 12, 2020 | Blog
With six planned months of intense training, mentoring, business support and practical application anchored by our faculty of industry leaders and professionals in the UK and Nigeria morphing into nine months due to the unexpected constraints of COVID-19, our top 10...
by Yolanda Akinola | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog
The search is on for the best creative start-ups in Nigeria. Do you have a game-changing creative solution or idea that you CAN’T WAIT to unveil to the world? This opportunity is perfect for you. The Creative Business Cup (CBC) is a national championship for...
by Yolanda Akinola | Jul 3, 2020 | Blog
Data is gold. Only if you know how to mine it. On the 13th of June we had the pleasure of hosting Bijou Abiola, Director of Data Strategy at Hudson’s Bay Company sharing knowledge on the importance of retail innovation. The key point discussed was how to get...
by Yolanda Akinola | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog
In a bid to continuously make a significant change in the Nigerian creative sector, The Assembly Hub with great support from The British Council, Nesta, The Creative Enterprise Programme, Sterling Bank , Grow with Google, Enterprise Development Centre to name a few,...
by Yolanda Akinola | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog
Starting your business is like planting a tree. First, you have to invest your time and money. However, like a tree, many startups fail to grow — and many die one-to-three years after launch. While there are many factors leading to the failure of a startup, one...
