Heritage Bank renews support for entrepreneurship among youths

Omobayo Azeez Heritage Bank Plc has renewed its support in boosting entrepreneurship among youths in Nigeria through its commitment towards organising the sixth edition of The Next Titan, a reality show designed to help youths redefine strengthen their entrepreneurial spirits. According to a an official statement from the lender, this year’s edition of the reality […]

Entrepreneur harps on stable policy, improved infrastructure, interest friendly loans for SMEs to thrive

Kenneth Afor An entrepreneur has asked governments at all levels and the financial institutions in Nigeria to implement stable policies, provide improved infrastructure, reduce multiple taxations and offer interest friendly rates for SMEs to have a breathing space in the country’s business ecosystem. Ada Osuagwu, an entrepreneur and a Human Resource consultant in an interview […]

Bee hiving has potential to generate $10bn against Nigeria’s current $2.1bn annual honey import, says Chibugo Okafor, Kendake Honey founder

Bee hiving has potential to generate $10bn against Nigeria’s current $2.1bn annual honey import, says Chibugo Okafor, Kendake Honey founder

Nigeria can generate over $10 billion from local and international trade in honey and other hive products annually. Yet the country spends over $2 billion annually on the importation of honey alone, thus missing out on the benefits of developing the entire value chain locally. CHIBUGO OKAFOR, a trained pharmacist, young entrepreneur and the producer […]

Tony Elumelu Foundation to train 50 additional Beninoise entrepreneurs.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced plans to include 50 additional Beninese entrepreneurs to its usual selection of 1000 African entrepreneurs for training and sponsorship every year.  The additional beneficiaries will be trained and sponsored based on a partnership between the foundation and Sèmè City, who will invest $250,000, a statement from the TEF […]