…that the Fourth of July is a great holiday for all of us," said Matt Jarvis, 55, an entrepreneur from Los Angeles. AFP

…only basic computer literacy to enrol, with learners ranging from job seekers and entrepreneurs to employees being upskilled by their organisations. Data Entry Academy and Varsity Scape previously participated in the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, which provides selected startups with $100,000 in equity-free…

…and building something big that would make money and impact people. Being a social entrepreneur satisfies both sides of who I am. So, when did you decide that you were done with the lab coat? It was one of those difficult decisions because I didn’t want to have one leg in dentistry and the other in business. When I qui…

…said the initiative would better equip Nigerian graduates with practical skills, promote entrepreneurship and enhance their contribution to national development. While commending the policy, Nwosu advised the Federal Government to retain the military orientation component of the NYSC, stressing that it remains essentia…

…Gold MFB Chanelle MFB Safegate MFB Supreme MFB Creditville MFB MBAG MFB Verdant MFB and Entrepreneur MFB. Other affected institutions include: Merchant MFB Abia SME MFB Kamba MFB Zuru MFB Apple MFB Iwade MFB Busu MFB Bejin-Doko MFB Casha MFB Winview MFB and Avantus MFB, among others. What you should know The latest rev…

…He noted that the restructuring of the NYSC to equip young Nigerians with industrial, entrepreneurial, digital, and vocational skills capable of driving national economic development was heartwarming. He described the pronouncement by the FEC "as a defining moment in the evolution of the NYSC and a major contribution t…

…with every corps member expected to complete the scheme better equipped for employment, entrepreneurship and national service. Recall that the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, alongside the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, briefed journalists after Monday’s…

…annual conference in Lagos, which has emerged as one of Africa’s largest gatherings for entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. Unlike large tech summits, the Nairobi event will be a closed-door networking session with a curated guest list, allowing founders, investors, policymakers, and operators to excha…

Technology executives, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs have called for stronger artificial intelligence governance, greater investment in digital skills, and closer collaboration between industry and academia to unlock economic growth as AI reshapes businesses and the future of work. The calls were made at the…

…Heroes Top 100 Is Here! We are thrilled to unveil the 2026 ABH Top 100 - 100 visionary entrepreneurs selected from thousands of applicants across Africa. These founders are building real businesses, from agriculture to fintech, healthcare to clean energy. They are creating jobs, solving problems, and shaping the contin…

…scarce, or undeserved. Many people work three jobs while remaining broke. I've seen entrepreneurs launch business after business, each failing in eerily similar ways. I've known talented people who consistently undercharge, self-sabotage, or face financial crises just as success approaches. These aren't lazy people. Th…

…and embedded in the curriculum a community-based project. These included courses in entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship taught mainly to women in Yola and courses in sustainable agriculture that taught basic principles and practices to farmers. In addition, every afternoon after classes were completed, AUN stu…

Africa’s economic future is increasingly being shaped by ambitious entrepreneurs, expanding financial institutions and corporate champions pushing beyond their home

…greatest wealth creators. They account for a remarkable number of the country's entrepreneurs, industrialists and billionaires. Yet, paradoxically, the South-East - the homeland of the Igbo nation - remains one of the least endowed regions in terms of infrastructure, federal institutions and public investment. From roa…

…remains committed to creating an enabling environment where culture, innovation and entrepreneurship can thrive as drivers of national development. He noted that through policy reforms and strategic investments, Nigeria is positioning itself as a leading cultural and creative hub on the African continent. He urged part…

By Juliet Ebirim Conversations around entrepreneurship, culture and Africa's place in the global economy shaped discussions at the Afretrade Entrepreneur's Festival, which drew public figures, business leaders and diaspora stakeholders to Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from June 17 to 19, 2026. Among th…

…seen as the cultural and creative heartbeat of Nigeria. Its rapid urbanisation, vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, and strategic coastal location have cemented its status as one of the continent's most important economic hubs. The city's twin ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, handle the majority of Nigeria's cargo traff…

…after the starter phase. "Our goal is not just to distribute goats, but to create entrepreneurs who can compete in local and regional markets," Bakori stated. Also speaking, the National Chairman of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria, Alhaji Kabiru Dabai, urged relevant authorities and sta…

The Leafnet Enterprises Limited, in partnership with the Ladi Memorial Foundation, Chateko Vocational Institute (LMF-CVI), Lokoja, has commenced training for

Alhassan Aisha Abdulfatai is an entrepreneur and real estate professional, in this interview with YETUNDE AJANAKU, she shares her societal perception and her journey. AS an entrepreneur, how would you describe the business climate in Nigeria today? Nigeria's business environment today is indeed a high-risk, high-reward…

…but it is not a comfortable laugh. 'Nobody tells you' In Ilorin, Khalid Adegoke, an entrepreneur, became a husband and, shortly after, a father, not entirely on his own timeline. "My family was on my case," he says, with the amused exhaustion of a man who has made peace with it. "Get married, settle down. You're not ge…

...Calls for shift from 'Rule of Law' to 'Rule of Justice' in global finance Chima Anyaso, Nigerian entrepreneur,

…of a state-controlled capitalism that blends central planning with a market-driven entrepreneurial ideology that has been the basis of massive infrastructural development. India's example is close to that of many African states like Nigeria, and its courageous negotiation with the IMF and its conditionalities constitut…

…force, and the institutions that celebrate it must grow with it," he said. The media entrepreneur explained that Toronto offers strategic advantages, including strong partnerships, world-class infrastructure, international visibility and economic support capable of helping the awards attain the scale that African music…

Award-winning actress, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Nuella Njubigbo has built an impressive career spanning more than 90 Nollywood productions. In this interview with Segun Adebayo, she reflects on her creative journey, business ventures, personal values, and what continues to inspire her. Your latest You…