BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO In a rapidly evolving world where innovation and resilience shape economic progress, entrepreneurship has emerged as more than a buzzword—it is a lifeline for communities, a driver of personal empowerment, and a cornerstone of national development. From the tech hubs of Lagos to the artisan markets of Kaduna, Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit beats […]
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 the scope of its Youth Empowerment Academy (YEA) with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 presenting […]
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 […]
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 and private sectors and developmental organisations at […]
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 […]
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.” […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, arguing […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 the five […]
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 entrepreneurship to […]
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 independent […]