…First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, sparked reactions when she encouraged Nigerians to explore small businesses such as akara and kuli-kuli as part of efforts to improve their livelihoods. Speaking after a Renewed Hope Initiative meeting with wives of state governors in Abuja in June, the First Lady said such businesses could…

…is whether the improvement in the macro numbers is translating into better margins for small businesses.” “Nigeria’s Q2 GDP growth was 4.43%, up from 3.89% in Q1. But I’d want to see what happens to operating costs and consumer purchasing power first,” he wrote. Similarly, another X user, known as Nwachukwu, said: “Chu…

…for young people, expanding women’s economic participation, supporting farmers and small businesses, and connecting communities to markets and public services. The minister also pledged stronger collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and the Taraba State Ministry of Informati…

…were allegedly facilitated away from polling units, including through vehicles and small businesses such as food vendors and provision shops. It warned that monitoring restricted to polling-unit environments might not capture the full network through which voter inducement was facilitated. Despite the challenges, KDI s…

…greater adoption of alternative payment channels, particularly among farmers, traders, small businesses and operators in the informal sector. According to him, increased use of digital payment platforms would expand access to financial services, encourage participation in the formal economy and promote inclusive econom…

…provide a more reliable electricity supply to the community and create opportunities for small businesses and other economic activities.

…Oyedele said the government had introduced exemptions for low-income earners and small businesses while working towards creating a more business-friendly tax environment. He said the reforms should therefore be assessed not only by their immediate costs but also by the economic benefits and potential harm they had help…

…and MSMEs seeking to overcome some of the financial and operational challenges facing small businesses.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Who can apply for the GETGP grant?Speaking at the launch of the application call in Lagos, Project Manager, GET Compass, Kenechukwu Ohae…

…of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and CAC, is aimed at removing the financial barrier preventing many small business owners from formalising their operations.

…setup makes Tizeti particularly suitable for:Families with multiple connected devicesSmall businessesRemote workersStudents attending online classesStreaming high-definition videosVideo conferencingTizeti WiFi installation processGetting Tizeti internet installed involves a few simple steps:Check service availability i…

…a state whose commercial activity is driven by trading, manufacturing and thousands of small businesses. The state’s digital strategy is also being linked to a push to formalise SMEs, which Agbata identified as a major challenge. The ICT agency is working with the Ministry of Commerce to encourage businesses, including…

…Nigerian firms in survival mode.” The BOI said its strategy was also designed to support small businesses, which continue to face financing challenges. According to the bank, its digital lending platforms and partnerships with commercial and microfinance banks will provide MSMEs with easier access to funding. The repor…

…on Saturday in Akwanga Local Government Area, said the gesture would strengthen small businesses, improve traders’ access to capital and stimulate grassroots economic growth across the district. The governor, who commended the NSUBEB chairman for giving back to society, urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of…

…young men and women have relocated from this community to somewhere else because their small businesses are no longer functioning due to the prolonged power outage," he said. Also speaking on behalf of the residents, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu Mika Mika, a community representative and former Special Adviser to the Executiv…

…sets, among other empowerment items carefully selected to support transportation, small businesses, vocational enterprises and household income generation. The lawmaker and other party faithful during the empowerment programme. Credit: Ikenna Obianeri Scholarships were also awarded to deserving students as part of the…

…scale beyond the Nigerian market,” Edu said. She added that improving compliance among small businesses would boost Nigeria’s economy while enhancing food safety and public health. “We do not just want them to grow the economy; we want them to grow the economy the right way. This programme will improve the economy, imp…

…the Bank of Industry, to make affordable credit available to manufacturers and small businesses. The industrialist argued that manufacturing, agriculture and trade remained the sectors with the greatest capacity to create jobs and should receive targeted policy support if the Federal Government hopes to achieve its amb…

…Government Area: Idemili NorthKnown for: Commerce and educationEconomic strength: Small businesses and professional servicesOraukwu is in Idemili North LGA and was initially called Ohaukwu. The hunter and adventurer migrated from the great Nri kingdom to Oraukwu around 1583 AD.Oraukwu town is under the administration o…

…tenure leading world football’s governing body. “This is not how you run any business, a small business, let alone something that is a global responsibility like football,” Carney told reporters in Toronto. Infantino held emergency talks earlier Wednesday with FIFA directors in Morocco, the 2030 World Cup host, seeking…

Small business owners in Nigeria have a fresh opportunity to access government funding as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) reopens its Conditional Grant Scheme. The programme provides qualified nano and micro enterprises with a one-off N50,000 grant that beneficiaries are not expe…

…tax reforms, saying they were intended to protect low-income earners and small businesses while improving tax compliance among higher-income individuals and profitable companies. “The objective of the tax reforms is not merely to increase collections but to create a broader, more equitable tax system,”Onanuga said. Hig…

…and wives of service personnel at Lungi Barracks in Abuja, Musa shared how his mother’s small business helped shape his future. The workshop, themed “Renewed Hope for Families of the Armed Forces of Nigeria Through Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development,” was organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration w…

…spread across the country’s 774 local government areas. The grant is intended to help small business owners strengthen their operations, improve cash flow, and cushion the effects of economic challenges. To identify beneficiaries, the Federal Government partnered with state governments, the Nigerian Association of Smal…

…regulatory decision ultimately affects millions of Nigerians, including households, small businesses, hospitals, schools, and manufacturers who depend on reliable electricity for their daily lives and livelihoods.Lagos to cancel old electricity debts for consumersLegit.ng earlier reported that the Lagos State Electrici…

…technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Running a small business in Nigeria has never been easy. From rising operating costs and inflation to limited access to affordable credit, many entrepreneurs struggle to keep their businesses afloat, let alone expand them.For thousands of roadsid…