Nigerian entrepreneurs
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Nigerian entrepreneurs have demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, employing innovative approaches to sustain their operations amid rising inflation and exchange rate volatility.
19 Nov
Brand strategist and athlete branding educator, Drew Uyi, will speak at a three-day event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at Wealth Transfer And Sustainability Conference And Tour, set to hold from December 17 to 20, 2024. The event is organised by Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu, also known as Grace Ofure, a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, real estate expert…
16 Nov
The FATE Institute, Nigeria’s largest entrepreneurship data source has announced date for its 10th Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship themed: “Nigeria in the Next Decade, Building a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the Future
7 Nov
Chinwe Gloria Oyouwa, Lagos-based Nigerian entrepreneur, and autism awareness advocate has launched Crown and Calm, a sensory-friendly brand that is focused on providing products that support unique sensory needs. Oyouwa, who is also a sensory specialist, said the brand was inspired by her family’s experience. According to her, she grew up with an autistic uncle…
25 Sep
Jennifer Obayuwana, Executive Director of Polo Luxury Group, has quietly become an inspiration for young entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Her journey, defined by ambition and leadership, mirrors the values instilled in her by her father, John Obayuwana, a business mogul who laid the foundation for the country’s luxury retail industry nearly four decades ago. As a…
5 Jun
Naomi Omonua, a 24-year-old rising star from Edo State, is revolutionising the landscape of education through her groundbreaking EdTech platform, Nazee Consult. With half a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, digital product creation, and coaching, Naomi is positioning herself as a front-liner in the educational technology sector. Naomi's journey into EdTech began at an early…
2 Jun
In an unprecedented act of generosity, the Bite Delight brand extended a helping hand to the community, feeding over 1,000 people for free in Port-Harcourt. The event, which took place on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 marked the first of its kind in the city and saw delighted residents enjoying complimentary roasted plantain (Bolè) and fish.…
21 Mar
In today's interconnected world driven by digital media and a globalized economy, the opportunities for business expansion have never been more accessible. Nigerian businesses are tapping into international markets like never before, facilitated by the "Japa" trend and the power of word-of-mouth within the diaspora community. In response to this trend, Nigerian entrepreneurs are exploring…
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Over 28% of murders carried out across the country are not reported to the police because the police would not respond satisfactorily, according to the latest Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report. The NBS publication titled Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024, published on Tuesday, covers the period ranging from March 2023 to April…
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A multinational oil and gas firm, TotalEnergies EP, has once again reiterated and reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy, local content development, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta and Nigeria, adding that the people remain its major focus in its new drive to contribute its own quota to their well-being. The Executive Director, JV…
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A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that about ₦2.2 trillion was received by kidnappers as ransom within one year. The survey, which produced estimates at national and zonal levels covering both urban and rural areas for a 12-month reference period of May 2023 to April 2024, also disclosed that abductions…
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France from Tuesday evening will impose a nighttime curfew on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, after the French overseas territory was devastated by a cyclone feared to have killed hundreds, the interior ministry said. According to the latest official toll, 21 people are confirmed to have been killed by Cyclone Chido when it barrelled…
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The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution suspending for two months the chairmen and vice chairmen of the state's 18 local government areas. The House also mandated the leaders of the legislative arms to take over leadership of their respective councils. The suspension of the council chairmen and their deputies followed…
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Dr. Fabian Osita, a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, was shot dead during a carjacking incident in Anambra State. The attack occurred on Monday night near the high-tension area in Aroma, Awka, as the lecturer was driving home from work. Eyewitnesses reported that unidentified gunmen intercepted his vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, and shot…
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The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has called for a holistic review of the 1959 Firearms Act for efficient control of illicit arms in Nigeria. The Director-General of NCCSALW, retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, made the call at the Workshop on the Review of the Firearms Act of 1959…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Rivers State Command, has launched a vigorous campaign against over-speeding and reckless driving in the state as the Yuletide season approaches. The campaign, tagged "Operation Zero Accident," aimed to reduce road traffic crashes to the barest minimum during the festive season. According to the state corps commander, Inyang Umoh,…
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Pope Francis escaped two attempts on his life during his historic trip to Iraq in March 2021, according to excerpts from his forthcoming autobiography published Tuesday by Italian media. The pontiff's Vatican security detail received an urgent warning from the British secret services, Francis wrote. "A woman packed with explosives, a young suicide bomber, was…
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Over 12,000 people across Oyo State are to benefit from the 2024 Psychosocial Support Programme organised by the Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA). The programme, which was designed by the World Bank and Oyo State government under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), was another way to give…