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Rite Foods donates school materials to 2,000 pupils in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja

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
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Entrepreneurship seen as key to ending Nigeria’s graduate job hunt

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 […]
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Sahara Group Foundation reaffirms commitment to African entrepreneurs, businesses

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
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Axxela restates commitment to sustainable business practices

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 […]
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Firms unveil portable clean energy to address Nigeria’s power woes

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
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NCSP, Z-Park entrepreneurs strengthen Nigeria-China tech collaboration

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
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‘The Profit of Purpose’ launches in Lagos to empower social entrepreneurs

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
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Empowering Nigeria’s future: Pathways to job security entrepreneurial success

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
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SMEDAN seeks concrete action for empowerment of women entrepreneurs

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
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Rite Foods celebrates World Water Day by hydrating essential workers in Lagos

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
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Thriving amid economic challenges: Profitable small business ventures for entrepreneurs

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
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Ondo to host world’s entrepreneurship festival in November

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
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Treepz becomes first African mobility startup to complete cross-border rental trip

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 […]
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Sack Farming: The lucrative urban agriculture revolution you can start with just N60, 000

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