Stakeholders push for larger social entrepreneurs’ role in development
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...
View ArticleWhy SMEs’ funding challenges persist
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...
View ArticleMaking money from machine fabrication
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...
View ArticleFirm holds workshop
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...
View ArticleHow Africa’s young entrepreneur plans to solve the job crisis
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,...
View Article‘How I attained success as an entrepreneur’
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....
View ArticleFrom passion to profession: The story of a shoemaker
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...
View ArticleHow SMEs can boost economic growth, by experts
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...
View ArticleA farmer with a difference
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...
View ArticleAquaculture enterprise: Creating farmers with vision
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...
View ArticleBuilding a successful food business
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...
View ArticleLagos seeks councils’, businesses’ collaboration on entrepreneurship, job...
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...
View ArticleEmpowerment for successful businesses, jobs
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...
View ArticleHidden treasures of foodstuff export
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...
View ArticleFoundation seeks improved funding, support for SMEs
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...
View ArticleExpert advises SMEs owners on ICT
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,...
View ArticleLiving the entrepreneurial dream
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....
View ArticleStudent wins global entrepreneurs award
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...
View ArticleLagos trains youths on employment
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...
View ArticleLearning the ropes from the masters
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,...
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