Introduction For businesses operating in Nigeria, the phrase “national grid issues” has become an unwelcome but familiar refrain. Frequent collapses, erratic supply, and prolonged outages from the national power grid …
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SMEDAN Creates Over 90,000 Jobs, Empowers 116,000 Entrepreneurs in First Quarter of 2025
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it created 90,160 jobs for unemployed Nigerian youths in the first quarter of 2025. The agency also said it …
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How to Shield Your Business from Naira Volatility in 2025
Introduction In today’s interconnected global marketplace, businesses operating within Nigeria are increasingly susceptible to the unpredictable nature of international currency exchange rates. A particularly significant challenge for Nigerian enterprises is …
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FG Launches Creative Economy Development Fund to Support Nigerian Creatives, Opens Applications
The Federal Government has launched a new funding programme called the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to support people working in Nigeria’s creative sector. The fund was introduced by the …
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ROGEAP, Ecobank to Train 50 SMEs in Solar Energy Business
The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria, has announced plans to train 50 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector through a …
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Building Value Through Real Estate and Beyond
An Exclusive Interview with Noah Ibrahim, CEO of Novarick Homes In a quiet yet determined voice, Noah Ibrahim, the Managing Director and CEO of Novarick Homes and Properties Limited, speaks …
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Nigeria’s market doctors bring healthcare directly to traders
In the busy streets of Lagos where buying and selling never stops, a new way of providing healthcare is bringing hope to market men and women. Many of these traders …
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SMEs Must Embrace Innovation to Survive – Demola Aderibigbe
The Chief Executive Officer of Lalaa Consulting, Mr. Demola Aderibigbe, has said that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria must begin to apply creativity and innovation in their businesses …
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STL Trustees Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with N3m Grants
Leading trust company STL Trustees has awarded a total of N3m in grants to 30 women-led businesses through its newly launched STL FundHer initiative. According to a statement from the …
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Empowers 3,000 African Entrepreneurs with $15 Million Grant
Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fostering entrepreneurship across Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled a $15 million grant to support 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs from 52 African countries. Each …