…a government that prepares for the future, builds productive industries, supports entrepreneurs, empowers young people, and ensures that public resources translate into visible improvements in people’s lives. “The conversation should not be about shifting blame between Yenagoa and Abuja. It should be about who has the…

…AfricaTech de VivaTech à Paris, Aida Mbodji, Déléguée Générale de la Délégation à l’Entrepreneuriat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes (DER/FJ) du Sénégal, a annoncé la création du fonds Catalyst DER/FJ : un véhicule de 50 millions de dollars dédié au financement de startups sénégalaises innovantes aux stades pré-seed et…

…natural resources, an energetic youth population, rich cultural diversity, resilient entrepreneurs and exceptional professionals whose expertise competes favourably with the very best across the world. Yet, despite these enormous advantages, our developmental journey has been slower than our collective aspirations. Thi…

…conditions, transparent posting and adequate funding for the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme. An undergraduate, Miss Melody Addo, said the reforms reflected good intentions and urged effective implementation to enable them to adequately equip corps members for national service…

…two-year residence permit. The reforms provide greater legal certainty for freelancers, entrepreneurs and remote employees seeking long-term residence. SpainSpain approved a large-scale regularisation programme aimed at granting legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants already living in the countr…

…themes of the next decade, especially in Africa, where the need is immediate, and the entrepreneurial talent is extraordinary,” Maelis Carraro, founder and general partner at Catalyst Fund, said in a statement. “This second close allows us to double down on our mission: backing ambitious founders building practical, sc…

…they deserved, a realisation that motivated her to launch the YouTube series, African Entrepreneurs in Diaspora, and later co-found Odyssey Media House. Explaining the significance of her work, Amusa said preserving and promoting African culture remains central to her mission. "Preserving and promoting African culture…

…highlights the platform's business directory, explaining that it enables businesses and entrepreneurs to register and showcase their products and services online, making it easier for customers to discover them.

…Students use these platforms, market women use them, small businesses rely on them, and entrepreneurs buy and sell products through them. If you remove such platforms from Nigeria, people will feel the impact immediately. The question, therefore, becomes: what exactly are we trying to achieve? Is it to collect money? I…

…in perception may explain why some people remain spectators while others become entrepreneurs. Two People. One Idea. Two Completely Different Futures. One person hears the word akara and immediately thinks of a roadside food seller. Another hears the same word and begins asking different questions. "How many people eat…

…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…