We were paying attention to Jade Osiberu’s talk about how the Bank of Industry made available the tens of millions that she needed for her film, about two years ago and it occurred to us that a number of people have these kinds of stories, over the past few years. Kunle Afolayan, Opa Williams and... Read More

Bank of Industry, Funding movies, Kunle Afolayan, nollywood, Omoni Oboli, The Media Blog

September 26, 2016

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The Film Blog: In which Kunle Afolayan says he has only made N20m on ‘The CEO’

To be honest, this is Kunle Afolayan’s shtick. It’s confessional film-making – where he takes the viewer through the entire process, from the idea to the scripting, to the fund-raising, through every single challenge he faced, up until the movie hits the screens. By what time, you are completely hooked. You feel this film is... Read More

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August 24, 2016

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Ezekiel Oseni is the new Acting MD of NERFUND

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has approved the appointment of Mr Ezekiel Oseni as the acting managing director of the The National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND). In a statement released on Wednesday by the permanent secretary, ministry of finance, Dr Mahmoud Isa-Dutse, Oseni’s appointment takes place with immediate effect. Prior to his appointment, Mr.... Read More

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March 18, 2016

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FG launches N10bn loan scheme for young entrepreneurs

The Bank of Industry has officially commenced a N10 billion Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) project in a bid to furnish Nigerian youths with loans to start businesses. The initiative which is in collaboration with the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, was launched in Abuja on Thursday. At the launch, the acting Managing Director of BoI, Waheed Olagunju,... Read More

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November 24, 2015

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1, 000 youth to get N2bn from Bank of Industry

The Bank of Industry has resumed the training of 1,000 corps members who were successful in their application for the Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund. The Fund is geared at empowering National Youth Service Corps members who submitted excellent entrepreneurial ideas with loans of up to N2 million each. BOI, in a statement released revealed that out... Read More

Rice industry has attracted N256 billion investment – Agriculture Minister

by Kolapo Olapoju Going by the comments of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the rice sector has attracted N256 billion worth of investments in the last three years. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development made this known during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Industry to facilitate the building of 10 rice... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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Bank of Industry has better plans for SMEs

by Chris Ikechukwu The Bank of Industry has said it will set up a loan monitoring unit that will help check mate the issue of non-repayment of loans by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The Body also said it would appoint business development support plans for SMEs in order to reduce cases of business failure.... Read More

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May 18, 2013

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Opinion: D’banj and the Bank of Industry partnership, how inappropriate

by Kehinde Ajose The shoes BoI gave to Dbanj are just too big for him to wear. The key to choosing a right brand ambassador is to match their personality with that of the brand. The wedlock of celebrities and brands should be one that gives birth to profitability, customer engagement, increased sales, and consumer... Read More

Bank of Industry, D'banj, Gbenga Adebija, Joke Silva, kate henshaw, Kehinde Ajose, Kel, Nneka, Omawunmi, Soulnmate, Starcomms, Stephanie Linus, tiwa savage

May 14, 2013

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The biggest boy: D’banj is the new face of Bank of Industry (PHOTO)

by Hauwa Gambo Some are ambassadors for telecoms companies, some are ambassadors for seasoning cubes, some step up to insecticides, and yet others take a few steps down and get their milk on. D’banj however – Kanye signee, Idris Elba’s friend and chief executive of DB Records? He fronts banks, people. The singer announced today... Read More

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November 12, 2012

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“Real and potent danger”: Obasanjo predicts a youth revolution due to unemployment

by Isi Esene Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed fears at the alarming rate of unemployment in the country saying the danger is “real and potent”. While speaking at the West African regional conference on youth employment in Dakar, Senegal during the weekend, Obasanjo predicted a revolution unless urgent measures are taken to halt the... Read More

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September 29, 2011

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Profit from your talent! Get creative management tips from the British Council seminar

The British Council and the Bank of Industry present Business Training for Creative Entrepreneurs, a seminar designed to show entrepreneurs in the creative lane how to make money from talents. The seminar will cover courses in marketing, innovation, pricing, negotiation and raising finance. The four days long seminar will hold in Lagos from Wednesday 12... Read More

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The Film Blog: In which Kunle Afolayan says he has only made N20m on ‘The CEO’

Ezekiel Oseni is the new Acting MD of NERFUND

FG releases N150bn for women enterpreneurship

FG launches N10bn loan scheme for young entrepreneurs

1, 000 youth to get N2bn from Bank of Industry

Rice industry has attracted N256 billion investment – Agriculture Minister

Bank of Industry has better plans for SMEs

Opinion: D’banj and the Bank of Industry partnership, how inappropriate

The biggest boy: D’banj is the new face of Bank of Industry (PHOTO)

“Real and potent danger”: Obasanjo predicts a youth revolution due to unemployment

Profit from your talent! Get creative management tips from the British Council seminar

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