entrepreneurship
31 Dec
The digital age has ushered in a new era of work characterised by the exponential rise of remote work ad the gig economy.
13 Dec
For the 2024 academic year, The New Institute (TNI), Hamburg, brought together a diverse group of scholars worldwide to contribute to rethinking capitalism.
4 Dec
Michael Egbekoya, a trailblazing entrepreneur and business strategist, has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, held in Akure, Ondo State. The award honours the innovative contributions of Michael Egbekoya to business and his efforts in driving sustainable development across Africa. As the General Managing Director of McYouniverse Group, Egbekoya…
26 Nov
Renowned Nigerian economist and wealth creator, Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu, has said that financial and career literacy are essential ingredients for youth empowerment to drive Nigeria's economic development. In a presentation titled: 'Power of Youth Empowerment in Nigeria: A Call for Financial and Career Literacy', Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu said the future of the country lies in the…
20 Nov
Former governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has advised Nigerians to imbibe the culture of entrepreneurship and hard work to fully benefit from the government and private empowerment programmes.
15 Nov
The Group Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, has urged young Nigerians to engage in entrepreneurship programmes, saying it will unleash the sparks of genius in them in the future. Ogunbiyi also said the pull and connectivity of entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and adaptability will deliver a sustainable, globally competitive, and thriving, strong,…
7 Nov
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that he will deploy all available resources to make the state the hub of technological innov
23 Oct
As Nigerians struggle with soaring inflation and economic instability, business experts have urged the youths to embrace entrepreneurship to reduce the poverty rate in the country. They also urged upcoming business owners and entrepreneurs to identify specific problems their skillset can address, and monetize them, as well as build resilience to cope with the many…
22 Oct
Aisha Ochuwa Tella, an expert in contract law, writer and a successful entrepreneur, has made sterling contributions to the business world in her new book titled 'Contracts in Commercial transactions'. The book has beamed more light on the intricacies of commercial transactions, from the point of view of legal practitioners. READ MORE: Tinubu reshuffles cabinet,…
12 Sep
NBA Africa has revealed the 10 startups selected for the prestigious Demo Day event as part of its 'Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator' programme. Four Nigerian startups are among those chosen to pitch their innovations to a panel of international industry experts on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, at the NBA headquarters in New York. This…
23 Aug
The Kwara State Government reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of its workforce during the inaugural Kwara SDGs Convention held on Thursday in Ilorin. The convention, which aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), seeks to provide civil servants with the tools and strategies needed to lead productive lives even after retirement. Deputy…
14 Aug
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its commitment to positioning the country as a global leader in technology innovation and entrepreneurship.
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