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Venture capital has a diversity problem . BLCK VC , a new organization founded by Storm Ventures associate Frederik Groce and NEA associate Sydney Sykes to connect, engage and advance black venture capitalists, is ready for a new era in the industry. Their mission: Turn 200 black investors into 400 black investors by 2024. “We think of ourselves as an organization formed by black VCs for blacks VCs to increase the representation of black investors,” Sykes told TechCrunch. “You can look around and say well ‘I know five black VCs,’ but you can also say this firm does not have a single black VC, they may not even have a single underrepresented minority … We want to make firms reckon with the fact that there is a racial diversity problem; there is a lack of black VCs and every firm should really care about it.” BLCK VC has been at work since the beginning of 2018, building and expanding a network of black investors in the San Francisco area, Los Angeles and New York. They seek to provide a...

TOP 10 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES IN NIGERIA

we have aligned the List of Top 10 Best Recruitment Agencies In Nigeria

Due to the rising unemployment situation in the country, we thought it wise to compile a list of the top recruitment agencies in Nigeria to help unemployed individuals who are looking for jobs. It will interest you to know that there are a number of recruitment agencies in Lagos that assist in matching employees with employers. Most of these agencies have a working connection with many certified organizations and assist in the interview process.

 

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Here are the Top 10 Recruiting Agencies in Nigeria


It is also true that there are a lot of fraudulent agencies posing as legit recruitment agencies who capitalise on the current unemployment situation in the country to defraud innocent applicants who are seeking employment. See the list of the Top 10 genuine recruitment agencies in Lagos.

 


  1. BBC consulting Limited




 

This is an accounting consulting and auditing firm established far back as 1969. Their main clients includes manufacturing companies, banks, oil and gas companies, media and ICT firms and non-governmental agencies amongst others.

 

Address: Charter House, 199, Ikorodu Road, Obanikoro Lagos.

 

Website: http://www.bbccharter.com

 

Telephone: +234 1 4977941-4

 


  1. IRIS Consulting




 

Established in 2002, IRIS consulting main focus is to assist African organizations and business to compete with other organizations in the world. They also assist in recruiting qualified staffs for organizations that are looking for qualified applicants.

 

Address: 16th Floor, Reinsurance House, 46 Marina Street, Lagos.

 

Phone: +234 1 471 4639

 

Fax: +234 270 1662

 

Website: http://www.irisconsulting.info

 


  1. Pandora Services




 

This is another genuine agency that assists in linking employers with suitable employees. They have a track record of working with top organization in different sector ranging from banks, media and ICT and also engineering firms.

 

Address: Super Plaza Akerele Street Surulere Lagos.

 

Phone: +234 1 5834119, 830840

 


  1. PG Consulting




 

PG consulting is another major consulting service provider to top firms in the country. They also assist in recruiting staffs for these firms.

 

Address: 79 Bode Thomas Street Surulere Lagos.

 

Website: http://www.pgconsultingng.com

 

Phone: +234 1 4702309, 5851614

 

Fax: 01 5847730

 

 


  1. Phillips Consulting




 

They are a leading business management consulting agency in Nigeria. They offer consultancy service to major sectors of the economy including Telecomm and Oil and Gas firms.

 

Address: 4th Floor, UBA House, 57 Marina Lagos.

 

Website: http://www.phillipsconsulting.net

 

Phone: +234 1 266 5469, 266 5363

 

Fax: +234 1 266 5325

 


  1. Chase Executive Services




Established in 2000, Chase Executive Services assists firms in the set up and mainatainanace of their offices. They also provide recruitment services to banks, media and ICT and also oil and gas firms amongst others.

 

Address: 9th Floor, Fortune Towers, 27/29 Adeyemo Alakija Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

 

Phone: +234 1 270 3371, 320 0194

 

Fax: +234 1 270 3371

 

Website: http://www.chasexecutive.com

 


  1. People Temp




 

Address: 56B Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja Lagos.

 

Phone: +234 1 7911639, 4960569

 

Website: https://www.peopletemp.net

 


  1. Workforce Group




 

This is a diversified human capital outsourcing and business consulting firm. They focus mainly in recruitment, staffing, training and assessment. It was established in 2004.

 

Address: Plot 9, Block A, Gbagada Industrial Scheme, Beside UPS, Gbagada Expressway, Lagos.

 

Telephone: +234 1 43332223

 

Website: https://www.workforcegroup.com

 


  1. Dragnet Solutions




 

This is a reputable company with a reputation in deploying screening and assessment solutions. They also assist in recruiting for top firms such as Banks and ICT firms.

 

Address: Shippers Tower, 3rd Floor, 4 Park Lane, Gra-Apapa, Lagos.

 

Telephone: +234 (0) 708 860 9791

 

Website: https://www.dragnetnigeria.com

 


  1. Box and Cedar Recruitment Agency




 

Address: 3 Udi Street, Wema Terrace, Osborne Foreshore, Ikoyi Lagos.

 

Phone: +234 809 889 9954, 703 517 2018

 

Website: https://www.boxandcedar.com

 

 

 

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