BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 39,425 litres of petrol allegedly being smuggled to the Benin Republic through various flashpoints around Ilaro, Imeko, Badagry, Owode, and Ajilete in Ogun State. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on
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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and in celebration of Children’s Day, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has donated educational materials to 2,000 pupils in 10 schools across Lagos, Ogun State, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The educational materials donated to the schools include
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director/CEO of Interswitch Group has been re-appointed as the only entrepreneur from Africa into the global jury of the 2025 Ernst & Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of The Year Awards, which takes place annually in June in Monte Carlo, Monaco, for the second year running, following […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO As Nigeria grapples with a growing youth population and a shrinking formal job market, experts and youth advocates alike are calling for an urgent shift in focus—from creating elusive white-collar jobs to building a robust ecosystem for entrepreneurship. Each year, thousands of Nigerian students graduate from higher institutions only to join the […]
Gala Sausage Roll has rolled out free bus rides to celebrate the Nigerian Workers and hustlers who are deeply committed to driving the country’s economic growth. The company said, in a move to celebrate the 9ja hustlers who have kept the country moving forward, Gala Sausage Roll gave back gestures to the real heroes, to […]
The Sahara Group Foundation has repositioned the Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiative to support entrepreneurs on the continent with seamless access to markets, technology, and business advisory services. Speaking at the launch of MADAA reloaded held yesterday in Lagos, the director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, said, “Through the MADAA
An indigenous gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, Axxela Limited, has retained its Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, reaffirming its position as a trailblazer in sustainable business practices. This recognition places Axxela in the top 5 per cent of companies assessed globally by EcoVadis within the last twelve months, securing […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has called for the establishment of a legal framework to regulate and support the operations of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) in Nigeria. He made the call during the induction ceremony of newly certified BDSPs, organised by the Small […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO TD Africa and EcoFlow have launched a strategic partnership to deliver innovative, eco-friendly energy solutions to tackle power crisis in Nigeria. This collaboration introduces a range of portable, sustainable power stations designed to provide reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and underserved communities across the country. TD Africa’s
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Weavon business in Nigeria offers an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs ready to tap into a growing market. The demand for weavon (hair extensions) in Nigeria has skyrocketed, driven by a booming beauty industry and changing fashion trends. Aspiring entrepreneurs are finding profitable opportunities in this vibrant market. This guide explores how to
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO As part of efforts to deepen the longstanding strategic partnership between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) recently hosted a delegation from Z-Park Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Association. The visit marked a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO In a transformative stride towards financial sustainability within the social impact sector, the highly anticipated book, The Profit of Purpose: Mastering Financial Accounting and Reporting for Social Entrepreneurs, has been officially launched. This highly anticipated publication aims to equip change makers with the crucial financial acumen necessary
By Temitope Adebayo In Nigeria, the journey from education to employment can be daunting for new graduates. With a growing number of young people entering the job market, the Nigerian government has a critical role in ensuring these individuals find meaningful employment. Additionally, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and budding entrepreneurs is vital
By Temitope Adebayo The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has called for decisive action to support women entrepreneurs and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. SMEDAN Director-General, Mr Charles Odii, said this at the Unveiling of SMEDAN’s GrowHer Accelerator Programme, organised to mark the 2025 International Women’s
By Temitope Adebayo In commemoration of the 2025 World Water Day, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and Beverage Company, is reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and community well-being by distributing Bigi Premium Table Water to essential workers across key locations in Lagos. This initiative emphasizes the company’s dedication to promoting access to
By Temitope Adebayo As Nigeria faces economic challenges, it’s crucial for youths to embrace entrepreneurship to counter the growing unemployment crisis. Instead of endlessly searching for jobs, why not start your own business? Here are some promising small-scale business ideas that require minimal investment but offer significant returns: POS Business: Provide quick
By Temitope Adebayo Ondo state government is set to host the world’s biggest entrepreneurship festival from Friday, November 22 to Sunday 24. The event tagged; Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), with the theme; ‘Beyond Boundaries: Poverty Eradication through Entrepreneurship’ will be held at the Entrepreneurship village in Akure. Addressing newsmen in Lagos, Lucky
By Temitope Adebayo The African Development Bank, AfDB-supported AfriCircular Innovators Programme has selected 30 Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs, to receive financing and technical assistance to scale up circular economy initiatives. The bank in a statement said that this inaugural cohort, drawn from Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Rwanda, participated in its online
By Temitope Adebayo Treepz, the leading corporate mobility startup in Africa, has set a remarkable record by becoming the first on the continent to complete a cross-border rental trip between two countries – Nigeria and the Benin Republic. This historic journey, which took place from August 7, 2024, to August 11, 2024, successfully transported 96 […]
By Temitope Adebayo Agriculture has always been a cornerstone of the Nigerian economy, contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Sack farming, also known as vertical or container farming, is an innovative agricultural practice that involves growing crops in sacks filled with soil or