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Stakeholders push for larger social entrepreneurs’ role in development

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Social entrepreneurs are using   innovation to accelerate economic growth and social development. To this end, stakeholders are advocating that they  be empowered  to  play a greater role in development in Nigeria. DANIEL ESSIET reports. Social entrepreneurs are becoming an important force in global economic development, therefore government should empower them to move the economy […]

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Why SMEs’ funding challenges persist

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are facing  significant financing challenges. This is because of lack of appropriately-sized loans available to SMEs,  the President,  Association of Micro Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (AMEN), Prince Saviour Iche has said. Speaking at the association’s exhibition and award titled: “Building a better economy Through grassroots industrialisation”, in Ikorodu, Lagos, Iche noted  […]

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Making money from machine fabrication

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Chief Executive, Niji Group, Adeniji Kolawole, is up on the entreprenurship ladder, having set up a thriving business of fabricating durable machines for young entrepreneurs wishing to start their own businesses. DANIEL ESSIET reports. Chief Executive, Niji Group, Adeniji Kolawole, is gradually building a flourishing business of machine fabricatoion. He is one of the inspiring […]

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Firm holds workshop

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The Entrepreneurs Network Nigeria (TENN) is offering a free Basic Certificate Course in Start-up Entrepreneurship for aspiring and start-up entrepreneurs. Tagged Accelerate ideas into business, the training is scheduled for January 26 at Chesterfield Hotel,  Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. Speakers at the event include CEO, Towdah Limited, Chief Mentor, The Entrepreneurs Network Nigeria TENN, […]

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How Africa’s young entrepreneur plans to solve the job crisis

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It is often best for start-ups to actually have co-founders. Whether you are a tech person or a business person, you should look for someone who complements your business,” said Chris Kwekowe, co-founder of Slatecube in Nigeria. “It is often best for start-ups to have co-founders. Whether you are a tech person or a business […]

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‘How I attained success as an entrepreneur’

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Climbing the ladder of success in a troubled economy like ours can be herculean. Notwithstanding, the determination to succeed is vital, says Chief Executive Officer Business Impact, Samson Olatunde. DANIEL ESSIET writes Chief Executive,Business Impact Limited ,Samson Olatunde,  has an amazing story as an internet entrepreneur.  He  holds a B.Sc in Business Administration from Ogun […]

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From passion to profession: The story of a shoemaker

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Inspired by his love for caring for shoes, Abraham William has built a successful cobbling business, thereby creating employment opportunities for other youths, Daniel ESSIET reports. Chief Executive,AB Leather Work, Abraham William,is particular about keeping his shoes in good shape. In his childhood days, he was reputed for  paying attention to footwears, branded clothes, well-set […]

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How SMEs can boost economic growth, by experts

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Fate Foundation has hosted a knowledge building forum in Lagos. Titled: “Business outlook for 2016”, the event provided a platform for business representatives to reflect on conditions that will enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow. DANIEL ESSIET reports. How  to grow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and encourage the entrepreneurship was the focus […]

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A farmer with a difference

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The Chief Executive Officer B. I. C. Farms Concepts Debo Onafowora, uses a unique method in farming. He deploys technology to grow crops in water, DANIEL ESSIET reports Chief  Executive, B.I.C Farms Concepts, Debo Onafowora, is an Ogun State-based entrepreneur making waves in the agro business sector. He started the business 10 years ago dealing […]

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Aquaculture enterprise: Creating farmers with vision

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A youthful entrepreneur, Elijah Daramola, based in Badagry,Lagos State  is making money from raising fish. The hunger to become a successful fish farmer, inspiration and diligence are the hallmarks of his success, DANIEL ESSIET reports For the Chief Executive, Femdal Farms and Agro-Allied Services, Femdal farms, Badagry, Elijah Daramola, farming is fascinating. The only thing […]

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Building a successful food business

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Highly sought Executive Officer of IbomSoups, a niche catering brand with headquarters in Lagos, Mrs Itoro Effiong-Bright, popularly called Chef, tells of how her ability to cook 60 types of meals has brought her fame and money. DANIEL ESSIET reports. THE Executive Officer of Ibom Soups, a niche catering brand with headquarters in Lagos, Mrs  […]

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Lagos seeks councils’, businesses’ collaboration on entrepreneurship, job creation

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Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, has underscored the need for businesses and local governments to collaborate to tackle unemployment across the state, advocating the need for job creation as against job-seeking. He spoke at a stakeholders’ forum/interactive session at K. Kotun Memorial School, Surulere, Lagos at the weekend. Durosintimi-Etti also […]

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Empowerment for successful businesses, jobs

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Workforce Training Solution Limited Chief Executive Shade Olubajo not only helps people gain entrepreneurial skills and social businesses get off the ground, she also hones the skills of jobseekers to make them get employment. DANIEL ESSIET reports. Like many entrepreneurs, Ms Shade Olubajo, a United Kingdom trained expert in social care, loves creating things. As […]

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Hidden treasures of foodstuff export

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Are you a young entrepreneur looking for where to invest? You can take advantage of export opportunities in foodstuff, DANIEL ESSIET reports. Foodstuff exports offer  business opportunities. But only very few businessmen know about it. One of those who have taken advantage of this is the Chief Executive,VOC Royal Resources Nigeria Limited, Mr Victor Chukwuogo, […]

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Foundation seeks improved funding, support for SMEs

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Executive Director, FATE Foundation, Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, has called for improved finance options and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to grow their businesses. Addressing the  Foundation’s Alumni Knowledge Building Programme in Lagos,Mrs Adeyemi said SMEs were facing challenges in sourcing funds from banks,  stressing the need to reduce barriers that are hampering them […]

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Expert advises SMEs owners on ICT

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Consultant, Teleios Consulting, Adeola Kayode has urged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owners to establish online arms to grow their businesses. He spoke during the launch of his book, Digital Epidemic, in Lagos at the weekend. Kayode, also Principal, Teleios Online Marketing Academy (TOMA), stressed the need for small businesses to increase their  investment in […]

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Living the entrepreneurial dream

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The Chief Executive, Britts Foods, Belema Alagun, whose passion to make food readily available, and affordable, has established a fresh food distribution business in Lagos. DANIEL ESSIET reports. Female entrepreneurs are achieving their dreams by taking their industries by the storm. They are almost in every industry  – food, real estate, fashion, healthcare and the […]

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Student wins global entrepreneurs award

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A 300 Level Computer Science student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State and founder of Hoursspent.com, Miss Blessing Ijoma, 24, has emerged winner of the Global Student Entrepreneurs Award (GSEA) competition. Ijoma, whose company, makes at least 10 per cent commission from every job handled by freelancers on her platform, will represent the […]

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Lagos trains youths on employment

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The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has commenced its training programme for the unemployed youths. The programme is meant to develop employability skills and job opportunities among youths. Receiving members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Lagos State Chapter in his office, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment Mr. […]

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Learning the ropes from the masters

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Religious bodies are keying into small business empowerment initiatives, not only as a means of evangelism, but to empower the less privileged. At an event by The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Praise Sanctuary, in Ikeja, Lagos, young entreprenuers shared their success stories and challenges to inspire youths, DANIEL ESSIET reports. IN Nigeria, women of […]

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