Business leaders have called on entrepreneurs and CEOs to build strong, globally competitive businesses to help drive Nigeria’s goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy by 2030. They gave the advice in Lagos following the two-day business and leadership LIMBSimple Strategy Growth Convention 2025. Its convener, Mr Ezekiel Solesi, noted the role of entrepreneurs in supporting […]
Entrepreneurs and philanthropists play a crucial role in economic development and social advancement. Entrepreneurs create jobs, stimulate innovation, and foster competition, which ultimately lead to increased productivity and economic sustainability. Entrepreneurs identify gaps in the market and devise solutions that can transform industries and lives. Philanthropists, on the other hand, address social disparities […]
BY ORIAKU IJELE The growing global demand for Information Communication and Technology (ICT) services has emboldened tech-savvy entrepreneurs to grab the opportunities inherent in the multi-billion dollar sector to propel the world to new heights in various areas of human endeavours. The global demand for ICT was heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic as people relied […]
Afreximbank and Portugal’s National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE), have announced a three-year partnership to support and promote Africa’s Fashion Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Industry in Portugal and across Europe. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), said this in a statement issued in Cairo by Amadou Sall, its media contact. According to the statement, the partnership […]
Young entrepreneurs from China’s Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions are flooding into entrepreneur hubs in south China’s Guangdong province as China speeds up the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area). With a series favorable policies and supportive measures, they are going all out to pursue their dreams in […]
If you look at the stories of some of the most successful entrepreneurs, they don’t just have startup experience, they also possess start-over experience. That’s exactly what the real estate investor Dolmar Cross experienced but yet, successfully managed to bounce back from bankruptcy. Despite a crumbling credit position, he was still able to establish a […]
To succeed in anything in life, you need to have a source of inspiration and a place to turn towards when your motivation starts running low. For entrepreneurs, it can be their goals, but it can also be other successful entrepreneurs who have walked the path before. Sven Platte, CEO and entrepreneur, has pinned his […]
Let your customers inform your business decisions. This is a very simple thing that most entrepreneurs overlook, and it costs them. Entrepreneurs need to ensure that their business is created for consumers and should therefore meet their needs. From being in the industry for a long time, Nik Mulani, Chief Business Officer at Digital Nod, […]
By Moses Oyediran, Enugu Enugu State Government has assured youths in the state of the commitment of the present administration in creating enabling environment for young entrepreneurs to thrive. Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Manfred Nzekwe made this known after presenting a cheque of ₦100,000 and a sponsorship package to Odemena Chukwu and Anthony […]
As the world celebrates the 2020 International Women’s Day on March 8, Jumia Nigeria has disclosed that the company prioritised women empowerment both internally and for sellers on its platform, 50% of whom are women. Aligned with the United Nations Women’s multigenerational campaign, this year’s International Women’s Day is themed” I am Generation Equality: […]
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has assured entrepreneurs and business owners that the Federal Government is committed to solving some of the challenges facing the establishment and operations of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs in the country. He gave the assurance while flagging off the second phase of National MSME Clinics for viable Enterprises […]
In demonstration of its commitment to consistently promote and support the growth and development of the economy and also to deepen its foothold in the retail sector, Keystone Bank Limited recently held another edition of its capacity building training for its customers in Abuja and its environs. According to the lender, the programme tagged ‘Spark […]
Abuja – Some entrepreneurs on Saturday in Abuja advised the youth against what they called, “Make it Quick” syndrome. They gave the advise at the second edition of a seminar organised by Hidden Wealth Academy, an organisation with the vision of helping youths to create sustainable wealth in businesses. While acknowledging the need for youths […]
Aspiring entrepreneurs have been reminded of the need to be prepared to do the hard work necessary for business success. Making the call while speaking at an informal tech forum in Ikeja, Lagos, Oyemonlan Benjamin Oseoje, aka Trillbjm, CEO of Fashionnova Nigeria, said: “In the digital age, becoming a successful entrepreneur is more accessible than […]
The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has ratified and approved the licencing of 158 new seed entrepreneurs of different categories, even as the agency acquired a digital molecular diagnostic facility. The Director General of the NASC, Dr Philip Olusegun Ojo disclosed this on Wednesday to journalists during a news conference at the NASC headquarters in […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that it has disbursed N76.9 billion to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Funds (MSMEs) from inception in 2013 to 2017. The breakdown extracted from CBN 2017 annual report showed that N53.1 billion (69.01 per cent) was disbursed through state governments, N12.6 billion (16.38 per cent) through […]
Leading retail bank, Diamond Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its passion for supporting small businesses by rewarding finalists of the seventh season of the Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET), programme with N15 million grant. Ikenna Ubah, Tope Alake, Jumoke Dada, Bayo Ojelabi and Osagie Azeta emerged winners of the grants having displayed exceptional skills and […]
Retail fashion is a challenge in Nigeria-Fela Yomi-Layinka The year 2017 was an economic roller coaster for Nigeria, most especially for SME’s and Start Up businesses. The Dollar had risen against the Naira to an all time high and only managed to settle somewhere between N360-N365towards the later part of the year. For most small […]
More than 1000 individuals, organisations and future disruptors are expected to gather in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for The TechSummitOgun 2018. With the theme “Disruptive Innovation; Where Are We?” the summit will hold at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Thursday, January 18, 2018. Hosted by Vervetree Global, an emerging incubator, the summit will convey leading […]
…As experts task SMEs on how to become financially independent As part of efforts in addressing financial independency often faced by women entrepreneurs in the country, Prinsult Global Consulting Limited has disclosed its intention to target not fewer than 1000 successful female business owners in one year. Experts, who were at the inaugural ‘Women More […]