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Fidelity Bank, Gazelle Academy train 200 youths to boost entrepreneurship

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

In a bid to accommodate new areas of vocational training, while creating a veritable platform for building an entrepreneurial spirit in the country’s teeming youths, Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with Gazelle Academy to train not less than 200 undergraduates. The bank, has, however, expanded

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FCT Minister tasks corps members on developing entrepreneurial skills

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2019 0

The Minister of State for FCT, Hajiya Ramatu Aliyu, has called on corps members serving in the Territory to put into practice the leadership and intensive skills acquisition trainings undertaken during the three weeks compulsory orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps. Aliyu made the call yesterday in Abuja during the closing ceremony of […]

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Banking sector should support entrepreneurship — Pitan

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2019 0

Lagos – The Bank of Industry (BOI), on Wednesday in Lagos, urged the banking sector to endeavour to play its part in supporting entrepreneurship in a sustainable way in the country. Mr Olukayo Pitan, Chief Executive Officer of BOI, made the call at the Entrepreneurial Development Programme and Public Presentation of Practice License, organised by […]

Business

GTBank, DBN to boost MSMEs with N25bn funding

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2019

Motolani Oseni As part of a commitment to grow Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, is partnering with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) to disburse N25billion funding to entrepreneurs. The Daily Times, however, observes that the N25 billion funding is the single largest disbursement by the development bank […]

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FirstGem initiative: FirstBank promotes female independence, entrepreneurship

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2018 0

First Bank Limited has restated its determination to continually promote female independence and entrepreneurship through one of its numerous initiatives called FirstGem. Women from all walks of life would converge at the Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos for the second anniversary of the launch of FirstGem. The lender in a statement explained that […]

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Kano gets first private University

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2018 0

A new private University, planned to focus on research, creativity and entrepreneurship, was on Monday inaugurated in the commercial city of Kano. The tertiary high institution, Skyline University, to be driven by modern technology, commenced its maiden orientation for the new set of students, totalling about 160. Prominent among the faculties are: School of Arts; […]

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NWDAS celebrates Glo’s support for female entrepreneurship

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2018 0

Market leader in total telecommunications services, Globacom, has been celebrated at the Nigerian Women Digital Agenda Summit and Awards (NWDAS) as it clinched the Best Women Enterprise Support (Company) award at a recent summit convened by the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD). President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, Dr. Joe Odumakin, while

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NPA, lawmaker give 900 youths, women start-up capital

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2018 0

The Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in partnership with the member representing Nsukka/Igboeze South federal constituency, Hon. Pat Asadu have given about 900 youths and women from the area who were recently trained in various entrepreneurship skills start-up capital to set up choice businesses. Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mrs. Hadiza Usman said

Business News

5,000 Entrepreneurs to storm Lagos October 25 for Elumelu Foundation

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2018 0

Africa’s leading entrepreneurship-focused philanthropic organisation, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has announced October 25, 2018, as the date for its 4th Annual TEF Entrepreneurship Forum. The largest gathering of African entrepreneurs and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem would unite over 5,000 entrepreneurs, global investors, leaders from the African public

Business Money

Women urged to embrace entrepreneurship, speak up against violence

Ihesiulo Grace 30 July 2018 0

Women have been called upon to speak up against domestic violence, oppression and shun all forms of stigmatization that could diminish their self esteem in the society, urging them to aspire for excellence. The women were also encouraged to get acquire entrepreneurship skills so as to enable them to be economically self-reliance and contribute to […]

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World MSME Day 2018: Imperative to economic development

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2018 0

June, 27th every year has been declared by the United Nations as World MSME Day. The MSME Day 2018 Slogan is Youth Dimension-centring on Youth Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment. It brings to the front burner “the strong contribution of business worldwide to livelihoods, communities and economies and the need to support MSMEs towards their success.” […]

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World Bank partners Kwara Govt. on vocational education

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2018 0

The World Bank has expressed readiness to partner with the Kwara Government to improve technical and vocational education in the state. World Bank Senior Education Specialist, Dr. Tunde Adekola said this on Tuesday when he led other officials of the Bank, on a facility tour of the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo. […]

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AUN President tasks graduants on entrepreneurship

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola has graduated 158 students with a call on them to be creative in the area of entrepreneurship. President of the university, Dr Dawn Dekle, made the call during the graduation ceremony at the university’s main campus in Yola, Adamawa State capital on Saturday. Dekle, said that the graduation was […]

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Abia youths mega summit: Remove yrs of experience for recruitment – Ikpeazu

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2018 0

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has appealed to the various tiers of government in Nigeria to remove years of experience as a precondition for recruitment in various government agencies. Ikpeazu was speaking at the first Abia Youth Mega Summit with the theme: “A productive Engagement for Impact; Igniting Youth Entrepreneurship” at the international Conference Center, Umuahia,

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Entrepreneurship: Nile varsity holds 4th trade fair to sharpen skills

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

The Nile University Nigeria has announced that plans have been concluded for its 4th Entrepreneurship Trade Fair in Africa (ETF-Africa) to promote and develop the business skills of the students in line with global best practice of job creation. Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday in Abuja, the Chairman, ETF 2018, […]

Education News

Nile varsity holds 4th Entrepreneurship Trade Fair

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

The Nile University Nigeria has announced that all plans have been concluded for its 4th Entrepreneurship Trade Fair in Africa (ETF-Africa) to promote and develop the business skills of the students in line with global best practice of job creation. Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday in Abuja, the Chairman, ETF […]

Education Nigeria

Lagos to establish 3 more technical colleges, says Dep. Gov

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule has disclosed that arrangements have been concluded by the present administration to establish three more technical colleges in Alimosho, Ibeju-Lekki and Badagry. Adebule, who also doubles as the Commissioner of Education, disclosed this at the graduation and special awards ceremony for about 1,324 technical students across

Abuja Times

AEA empowers staff on ICT management

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

As part of Abuja Enterprise Agency’s (AEA’s) resolve to develop and equip its manpower on business development and management skills, the company has given staff members training on HP life online to enable them overcome challenges encountered in discharge of their duties. The agency is saddled with the responsibility of galvanising and business

Business Money

Heritage Bank, boost entrepreneurship program with N50m

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2017 0

Heritage Bank in partnership with the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) has intensified its support to young entrepreneurs with a grant of N50 million. The grant was awarded to about 35 young entrepreneurs from agricultural, creative industry and the information & communication technology sector after a rigorous and transparent review process conducted by an

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Students Tasked on Entrepreneurial Skills as AAU Holds Exhibition

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2015 0

Students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, have been charged to involve actively in entrepreneurial skills. This call was made last week at the exhibition and public lecture series held at the Rev. Chris Oyakhilome Auditorium in the university. Speaking at the event, Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. C.A Agbebaku, noted that […]