Tag: Business

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Op-Ed EditorMay 4, 2016

Opinion: Exploring the business side of agriculture

It was one of Nigeria’s most articulate and innovative Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and presently, the President of ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 3, 2016

‘It’s difficult to do business in Nigeria in 2016… than in 2015’ – World Bank

It is difficult to do business in Nigeria in 2016 than it was in 2015, the World Bank ‘Doing Business ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoDecember 12, 2015

Court freezes Kanu Nwankwo’s asset over unpaid debt

A Federal High court sitting in Lagos has given a directive for all accounts belonging to former Super Eagles skipper ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoNovember 18, 2015

MTN fined N190m in Uganda – Read why

It appears Nigeria isn’t the only country where telecommunications giant, MTN has been found wanting. On November 6, a commercial court ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoNovember 16, 2015

Dangote, 3 others resign from Dangote Flour Mills

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, has resigned from Dangote Flour Mills. Dangote’s resignation came after Tiger Brands, majority ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoNovember 12, 2015

NDLEA to Ekiti youth: ‘Stop smoking, selling weed!’

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned Ekiti State youths to desist from selling cannabis popularly known as weed. ...

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Janeth JOctober 28, 2015

CONCOM 2015: Etisalat Nigeria educates SMEs on the importance of online presence

Nigeria’s innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, has implored Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in the country to enthusiastically adopt ...

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Janeth JJuly 4, 2015

‘If subsidy is removed, a dollar might be N500’, says Dangote

One of Africa’s biggest businessman, Aliko Dangote  said Nigerians should  invest at home and create jobs stating that 5 to 10 ...

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Tolu AgunbiadeMay 11, 2015

Adiya Atuluku: The cofoundHER interview

by cofoundHER Founded by three ladies, Adiya Atuluku, Frances Okolo and Thelma Thani, Muse Origins is a creative organisation with the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuApril 18, 2015

10 disturbing scenes from xenophobic attacks in South Africa (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju We bring to you 10 shocking pictures from the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, where Friday, April 17, ...

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Op-Ed EditorApril 7, 2015

Tony Elumelu: What is good for democracy is also good for business

by Tony Elumelu Primarily, I believe that a proper role of government is to support economic expansion, but in the ...

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Isime EseneMarch 21, 2015

Alexander Amosu, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Igho Sanomi… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Business

by Wilfred Okiche   As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians ...

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Kolapo OlapojuFebruary 24, 2015

Become your own boss! Sign up to be part of ‘Beauty Business On-the-Go’ by House of Tara

by Jewel Stephen Beauty Business On-the-Go (BBOG) is an initiative by Africa’s leading makeup brand, House of Tara International, in ...

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Op-Ed EditorDecember 6, 2014

“You cannot go far on your own…“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Wana Udobang

by Francesca Uriri The distinctive, warm voice of Wana Udobang is one many radio listeners are familiar with. But beyond ...

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Isime EseneNovember 29, 2014

Join others for the Microsoft Mobility Summit Exhibition in Lagos [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido   The Microsoft Mobility Summit, an event to introduce tech savvy individuals to the Microsoft mobile-first and ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 15, 2014

@cenbank report shows Nigeria’s economy picking up in Q2

by Tunji Andrews Provisional data indicated that growth in key monetary aggregate was sluggish in the second quarter of 2014. ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 14, 2014

@StanbicIbtc set to launch annual business leadership series

by Jewel Stephen The creation of deeper connections and development of a new cadre of leadership among people and businesses ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 25, 2014

“We don’t survive on movies alone” || What do Nollywood actresses have to do to get paid?

by Damilola Jagun Apparently, Yoruba speaking actresses are terribly underpaid for starring in movies. Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 24, 2014

Are you a young entrepreneur in/around Surulere? Apply to be one of 10 candidates for #SurulereStartups || Top 3 businesses to access $150,000 in cash and support

by Damilola Jagun Entries have now opened for the second stream of #SurulereStartups – where 10 young people running businesses ...

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SolaSeptember 17, 2014

Terry G has officially started his ‘Pure Water’ business (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani A few weeks back, Swagger King, Terry G, announced via instagram, his plans to begin the business. ...

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Op-Ed EditorSeptember 8, 2014

#RonaldNzimoraTalksBusiness : How to “Steal” great business ideas and Get rich with them (Y! Business)

by Ronald Nzimora The year was 2003 and we were in Year Three in University. We were sitting in the ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoSeptember 4, 2014

Listen up, people! You will soon be paying more bank charges [DETAILS]

by Tunji Andrews The charge on extended use of other banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) reintroduced by the Central Bank ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 22, 2014

Adedunmade Onibokun: How to register your company without a lawyer (Y! Legal)

by Adedunmade Onibokun Many people have always toyed with the idea of registering their own companies and organisations, with SMEs ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 18, 2014

Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke has a new side-hustle! [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju   Every week, we seem to always have something to report on Nollywood’s bad boy! Actor, Jim ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 16, 2014

“It will be HARD sometimes” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Sesu Tilley-Gyado , CEO Africa Heritage Books Ltd

by Fransesca  Uriri For Sesu Tilley-Gyado, Artiste, Singer and Entrepreneur, art and culture are important. She speaks about creating value ...

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July 22, 2014

Who woulda thunk it? Manufacturing is now biggest driver of Nigeria’s growth [DETAILS]

by Tunji Andrews An ironic twist in Nigeria’s economic story has presented itself with Renaissance Capital’s report that flags manufacturing ...

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July 12, 2014

“A female entrepreneur should have big dreams“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Tolagbe Martins

by Fransesca Uriri There are no clear-cut rules on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Tolagbe Martins speaks about starting ...

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June 28, 2014

Chika Nwobi: Meet the god of Nigeria’s mobile and Internet space (YNaija Long Read)

by Goke Oyeniyi Nigeria’s mobile tech pioneer who founded MTECH, West Africa’s largest mobile content company, is producing the country’s ...

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May 31, 2014

Why Rocket Internet has been (very) good for Nigeria (YNaija Long Read)

by Seun Adegoke Oyeniyi Burning heavy cash on marketing and engagement to tear down market reluctance to e-commerce in emerging markets ...

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April 28, 2014

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: The peculiarities of doing business in Nigeria

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani A number of multinationals in Nigeria have suffered costly reprimands from the judiciaries in their countries ...

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