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…
…of an online tour operator, in Nigeria and Africa, WAKANOW. The highly-successful entrepreneur, in this interview with Segun Kasali, talks about life as a child, his dreams and his initial hurdles on relocating abroad. COULD you please describe your American experience, because I believe it must definitely be different…
…delivery and outcomes, addressing youth unemployment through skills development and entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, technology adoption, and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboration and policy coherence across Northern Nigeria. Speaking on the upcoming Summit, Engr. Abubak…
…and communities to actively participate in economic activities, while promoting entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, food security and social cohesion. He reaffirmed the commitment of the college to producing skilled cooperative professionals and expressed optimism that the summit's deliberations would generate actio…
…is increasingly attracting investments in technology, financial services, innovation and entrepreneurship. He explained that the Omi Eko Project is a key component of the state’s plan to develop an integrated transportation network that combines road, rail and water transportation. The governor said Lagos is determined…
…Gross: N138 millionRuby Akubueze is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, singer, and entrepreneur who has emerged as one of Nollywood's rising talents.She gained recognition for her performances in the popular youth drama series MTV Shuga and the Netflix original film Ijogbon, earning praise for her ability to portray emotio…
Gen-Z entrepreneurs are launching businesses at a faster rate than many expected, driven by technology, changing work patterns and growing
…is offensive." No victim of terrorist attack will be comfortable it-EtimDavid Etim, an entrepreneur, offered a cautious view but stressed monitoring: "Repentance can only be judged from the person's conscience and is only known by God. After going through the rehabilitation corridor, they could show remorse but I sugge…
…of robots and drones" will be roaming the streets in a few years, this French serial entrepreneur and open source legend has been building Kyber, an infrastructure layer for controlling remote devices in real time. Its core software is an SDK that synchronizes video, audio, sensor data, and control inputs with minimal…
…existing workers more productive; it is helping create new pathways into employment, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. The defining economic advantage of AI may not belong only to the countries producing the most startups. It may belong to the countries whose workers adapt fastest. While AI will automate many rou…
…the number of people solving problems here is very small. In India, there are so many entrepreneurs building so many things-they didn’t need another Manish to start something there. But here, especially in higher education and study abroad, not much was happening. Nobody was disrupting the market; everyone was maintain…
The initiative kicked off in Lagos on Thursday.
…and Stella McCartney represent the increasingly powerful intersection of entertainment, entrepreneurship and purpose-led brand building. Across the beaches and panel stages, names such as Alan Cumming, Janelle Monáe and JB Smoove add further cultural weight. Sport continues its rise as a serious commercial and media pl…
…are not merely statistics. They are fathers, mothers, children, students, workers, and entrepreneurs who have found themselves in desperate circumstances. Their cries for help must not go unanswered," he said. More insights NICASA called on the Federal Government to intervene urgently, expedite the completion of the re…
…the actual connection is still theirs to create." Hopefully this message reaches dating entrepreneurs like Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, who suggested that dating app users could have personal bots that date other users' bots. It's pretty normal nowadays to say you met your partner online, but "his bot asked my bo…
…organisations, development finance institutions, global investors, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and social innovators in a shared commitment to shaping Africa's sustainable future. The successful press conference marks an important milestone in the journey to ASIS 2026, as momentum builds toward…