…and strengthen support for MSMEs across the state. The agency is expected to promote entrepreneurship, facilitate access to business opportunities and strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized businesses to expand, create jobs and contribute more to the state’s economy. The council also approved Ogun State’s pa…

…within Nigeria’s informal sector. Alebiosu said the sector provided livelihoods and entrepreneurial opportunities to millions of Nigerians but faced an ethical dilemma as many businesses remained primarily focused on survival. “Ethics and sustainability should not be viewed as competing priorities. Ethical business is…

…equip citizens with skills to participate in economic activities, acquire vocational and entrepreneurial skills, harness digital technologies and improve their livelihoods. “The government recognises that literacy must evolve alongside a rapidly changing world. Digital transformation, emerging technologies, climate cha…

…some point, you must ask what happens to the Nigerian student seeking admission, the entrepreneur looking for an international partner, the professional applying for a job and the millions of Nigerians whose identity is tied to this country."The lawmaker also questioned the use of decades-old documents arising from a c…

…Government to diversify the economy beyond oil, citing Nigeria’s young population, entrepreneurial culture, technology sector, financial institutions and creative economy as key areas of opportunity. According to him, the priority should be to transform these sectors into productive jobs, higher incomes and improved li…

…still here. “What left is the app connecting them.” “So, why can’t some smart Nigerian entrepreneurs build another platform and take over the market? “The infrastructure is already here. The market is already here. “Good business opportunity,” he wrote on X. Uber exit: Drivers, Nigerians react as e-hailing giant quits…

…the mornings, patronised the business. He said the experience taught him lessons about entrepreneurship and building businesses from small beginnings. The governor’s comment comes months after First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, sparked reactions when she encouraged Nigerians to explore small businesses such as akara and kuli-…

…training, with the government seeking to create a pipeline of skilled workers and entrepreneurs for the industrial sector. However, the government identified several operational issues that must be resolved as activation begins, including power supply, logistics and heavy-duty truck management, workers’ accommodation,…

…partnership with NANS and ensure that students benefit from its programmes in education, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, research, innovation, peace-building and youth empowerment. Babatunde said the association would continue to engage governments and institutional authorities constructively while resisting poli…

…the Free Skills Acquisition Centres provide residents with access to vocational and entrepreneurial training at no cost, creating pathways to establish businesses, secure employment and improve their livelihoods. He urged the graduates to continue developing their skills, embrace innovation and technology, understand c…

…them. "They have a lot in common: a love of Le Touquet and thrills, but also travel and entrepreneurship." Emmanuel Macron with his stepdaughter Auzière who is just 6 years his junior Brigitte Macron is also said to have given the relationship her blessing. Brigitte Macron and her daughter Auzière "She reacted like all…

…leading industrial and investment destinations, creating opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and economic growth. “Investments in educational facilities, scholarships, roads and community projects have direct implications for the quality of life of citizens. We believe the next government must consolidate wh…

…Kumolu, Deputy Editor At 40, many people would consider the journey of businessman and entrepreneur, Chief Francis Nwaogwugwu, aka Vintage, a remarkable story of resilience, enterprise and calculated risk. From starting out as a young trader to building a business empire with interests spanning interior decoration, con…

…all parts of Osun State, engaging civil servants, retirees, artisans, students, youths, entrepreneurs, women, professionals, sporting groups, persons living with disabilities and religious organisations.” Oyebamiji, however, expressed concern over the violence before, during and particularly after the election. He reca…

…The curriculum blends hands-on practical work with theory, literacy, numeracy, entrepreneurship, and soft skills.Through a partnership with the National Board for Technical Education, the institute delivers training aligned with national occupational standards. Sani confirmed that the graduates have qualified for the N…

…in this Master Plan must go beyond government offices. It must reach the farmer, the entrepreneur, the student, the trader and communities across Taraba. “This is because a plan for Taraba must ultimately be a plan owned by the people of Taraba,” he said. Idris congratulated Kefas, the government, and the people of Tar…

…finance, and the creative economy, the South-east would deepen its industrial and entrepreneurial capacity, and the South-south would extract greater value from oil and gas while growing maritime services and fisheries."Every region must produce. Every region must contribute. Every region must benefit," he said.Obi als…

…young people to look beyond white-collar employment and embrace skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as alternatives for securing their economic future. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ndanusa Shehu, gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday while speaking on opportunities available to young people across differ…

…source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Aviation engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Isaac Balami, has marked his 42nd birthday with a reflection of a journey that has taken him from menial jobs to becoming a prominent figure in Nigeria’s aviation sector.In a report written by Ali Adoyi, B…

…Aliko Dangote, was also honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Business Honoris Causa in Entrepreneurship, Industrial and Human Capital Development. According to the university management, the foundation pledged the funds to support the construction of accommodation for female students. It also disclosed that first-class…

…at the event narrated their "Never Settle for Less" moments. For Mai Atafo, a fashion entrepreneur, it was about having to actualise his dream of moving from a paid job as a brand manager at a big brand to starting his own fashion label. Today, that bold decision has positioned him as one of the best suit makers in Afr…

…and downstream utilisation projects. According to him, the programme’s emphasis on entrepreneurship, skills development and economic inclusion complemented the state government’s efforts to create sustainable livelihoods and expand economic opportunities for residents. He noted that access to cleaner cooking gas would…

The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has affirmed a United States-based entrepreneur, Adebisi Olusoji, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Olusoji, an indigene of Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, emerged through a substitution primary conducted at the party’s secretariat in Oso…

…in the formal economy and promote inclusive economic growth. Salihu encouraged entrepreneurs, farmers, artisans, students and business owners in Kogi to take advantage of available digital financial services to expand their economic activities. He added that the CBN remained committed to developing a safe, efficient, i…

…shift of our generation, and for Nigeria, with one of the youngest and most entrepreneurial populations in the world, it is an immediate leapfrog opportunity,” Balogun said. He added: “By offering 12 months of free Google AI Plus for the second consecutive year, we are removing financial barriers so that Nigerian stude…