Opinion: My dream for Nigeria’s agriculture sector

By Adeyemo Olajire Philip I have a dream, that Nigeria will produce more rice than Thailand, more cocoa than Cote d’Ivoire, more palm oil than Malaysia and abundant wheat and sugar for local consumption. I have a dream that the era of malnutrition and hunger in Nigeria have come to an end. ‎ I have... Read More

agriculture, Business, farming, nigeria

July 16, 2016

9 things we learnt from the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES)

A recurring assertion at the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES) was: entrepreneurship, driven by young people, is the future of Nigeria. Speakers at the event, themselves seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nigeria, hammered on the importance of failure and its ability to better a person. They also spoke on the importance of hardwork and... Read More

BoI, Business, entrepreneurship, nigeria, Paga, students, Ubong King, YESummit, youth

July 15, 2016

AskCharlesOnY!: Starting a business? You should consider these things

by Charles Odii Week 5 of #AskCharlesOnY! Dear Charles, Firstly, Let me thank you for the good work, keep it up. I’m about to start my business; please can you share with me a list of things I should consider before I start off, so that I am adequately prepared. Response Hello, Good question. Please... Read More

ask, Business, Charles Odii, nigeria, Partnerships, SME 100, Start-up, Y!

July 14, 2016

#AskCharlesOnY!: About the right partnership in business

by Charles Odii Week 4 of #AskCharlesOnY! Dear Charles, What’s your advise on partnership in business, how do I get the right business partner? Because I don’t want anyone to come outshine me in my business or take over the business I started. Response Collaborating with a partner(s) can be a good way to get... Read More

100, ask, Business, Charles, entrepreneur, nigeria, odii, SME

July 11, 2016

BREAKING: Court orders AMCON to return Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets, companies

Long embattled Nigerian businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim was temporarily vindicated in court on Monday when the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was ordered to return possession of the companies seized from him over an alleged N50 billion debt. A Lagos Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdulazeez Anka discharged an interim injunction giving AMCON... Read More

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AMCON, Business, ivory, jimoh ibrahim, Limited, NICON, trustees

July 10, 2016

NTA to broadcast youth entrepreneurship summit and expo Nigeria 2016 live, VP to deliver keynotes

Palm3 Strategy, in partnership with Zenera Consulting and Africa’s largest television network, the Nigerian Television Authority, today announced that the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and Expo would be broadcast LIVE on the NTA as part the network’s commitment to the economic advancement of Nigeria. The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, is expected to give... Read More

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Business, eko hotel, entrepreneur, lagos, Leadership, NTA, yes

July 7, 2016

Dogara to ring bell at Nigerian Stock Exchange

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara will on Friday ring the bell at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos. A statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Speaker, Turaki Hassan, said Dogara will ring the bell to close activities on the floor of the Nigerian Stock... Read More

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Bell, Business, capital market, Dogara, economy, House of Reps, Nigerian Stock Exchange

July 2, 2016

‘I felt fear, but I did it anyway’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Nkem Onwudiwe, Her.Network Founder

Bold, ambitious and vivacious; Nkem Onwudiwe is one woman who leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. Motivated by the desire to do something more than her usual 9-5 job; Nkem launched out into being a PR & Communications Entrepreneur. Years later, after that leap of faith paid off, Nkem started HerNetwork – a... Read More

Business, communication, entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, mther, Nkem Onwudiwe, PR

July 1, 2016

CBN to give N3m loan to NYSC members

The Central Bank of Nigeria of Nigeria has disclosed that it set aside N2.5 billion loan for members of the National Youth Service Corps with profitable business ideas. According to the apex bank, the money was set from the N220 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund and that it would be given to corp members... Read More

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Business, CBN, certificate, corp, entrepreneurship, loan, nysc

June 27, 2016

AskCharlesOnY!: What to know about starting a business in a bad economy

By Charles Odii Week 2 of #AskCharlesOnY! Dear Charles, Question: I’m currently employed in the Financial Services Sector and I’m sure you must have heard of the recent mass sacking in the banking sector. Even though I was not affected, I have started to think critically about starting something of my own as there isn’t any... Read More

benefits, Business, Charles Odii, entreprenuership, Finance, Job, risk, security

June 25, 2016

After Silverbird, AMCON takes over Afrijet over N10bn debt

Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has been granted an interim injunction against Afrijet Airlines Limited – a company owned by Vitalis Ibe. The injunction was granted by Justice Chuka Austine Obiozor of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday. Afrijet is in debt to the tune of N10 billion after the Eligible Bank... Read More

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AMCON, Business, debt, fcmb, Ibe, nigeria, vitalis

June 20, 2016

Reno Omokri: How not to get addicted to your salary

Speaking from his bed, author and television host, Reno Omokri, on Monday, spoke on how to overcome poverty and an addiction to salary, which he compares to an addiction to drugs. Omokri, who served as an aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, also cited biblical figures that succeeded by owning and managing their own businesses. Watch... Read More

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addiction, Business, Drug, kicking it, Reno Omokri, salary, self made

June 17, 2016

‘Is this the change we asked for? Yes, it is’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomole, has lambasted critics of President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that the President is yet to deliver his campaign promises. The Governor stated this while speaking at the National Executive Committee meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Oshiomole said that the President is on the right track and will... Read More

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APC, Buhari, Business, corruption, NBA, Oshiomole

June 16, 2016

Oluwatosin Olaseinde: With the new forex policy, Nigeria is now open for business (Y! Naira&Kobo)

Finally, details of the much awaited FX market structure announced in the May MPC meetings are here. The CBN has finally addressed its primary function to maintain stability for the country’s price and money, issuing legal currency and maintaining foreign reserves to ensure the international value of the domestic currency. Other functions of the CBN... Read More

’50 Naira Hundred Naira’, Business, CBN, economy, Forex, naira&kobo, new policy, nigeria

June 8, 2016

How Aregbesola created 3,000 jobs in Osun state

In times like this when practically all sectors of the Nigerian economy is buckling under the weight of recession, governments are having to restructure and redesign in different ways to ensure they meet ends robustly. Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregebsola has explained how despite the continual downturn of the Nigerian economy, he has managed... Read More

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Aregbesola, Business, garments, manufacture, nigeria, Osun State, Production

June 7, 2016

Glory Edozien: 5 signs it’s time to walk away from your job (WATCH)

I know right now being an ‘entrepreneur’ seems fashionable and we may all have gotten slightly bored with all the entrepreneurship talk. However, with the current state of the economy, job losses and unpaid salaries, entrepreneurship may be the only route for many of us. In addition, I find that many people, who may even... Read More

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5 Signs that shows it's high time you leave that your day job, Business, entrepreneurship, glory edozien, Media, people, Vlogs

June 6, 2016

The Stuff : Killing goliaths, dumb politicians and Ali’s oversized life

The Nigerian government remained the heavyweight champion of the world this week, knocking out jobs, power and affordable fuel. Diesel prices are currently trying to remind Nigerians that no matter what tinkering the honourable minister of state for swag tries with PMS, it still remains the riich mans fuel. Speaking of champions, I woke up... Read More

Buhari, Business, economy, islam, Muhammed Ali, Tech, The stuff weekly, TSW

May 18, 2016

NLC task force shuts down schools, banks, offices in Jos

Businesses in Jos and Bukuru metropolis, the capital city of Plateau state, have reportedly shut down following the strike declared by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). According to The Punch, officials of the NLC led by one Sunday Akinfolarin had mobilized early in the day, persuading workers to shut down their businesses. The NLC officials... Read More

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Business, jos, nlc, plateau, schools, shut down, strike, workers

May 13, 2016

Opinion: If you’re a start-up, here are 10 legal tips for you

It is no news, startups are springing up in Nigeria faster than we can say “Jack Robinson”. The entrepreneurial power, wealth and opportunities in Nigeria are so enormous, the sky is big enough for everyone to fly and that’s why international companies are breaking legs just to get a foot in. Having a startup goes... Read More

Business, Contracts, protection, start-up. legal. advice, Tech

May 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 African Development Bank (AFDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina; who made a proclamation that though was not new, resonated with majority of progressive Nigerians that have passion for the agricultural sector. In 2015, in Dakar, Senegal, he... Read More

agriculture, Business, farming, nigeria, opinion

May 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 Report’ opines. However, the report also states that Nigeria moved up a spot from its position last year, in the ‘ease of doing business’ ranking. Out of 189 countries surveyed, Nigeria ranked at 169th with... Read More

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Business, nigeria, World Bank

December 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 Nwankwo Kanu and his company, the Hardley Apartments in a bid to recover a debt of N924,788,754.56. Ayoola Gam-Ikon, Director of Hardley Apartments is to be affected by the court order also. Asset Management Corporation... Read More

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AMCON, Business, football, legal, Sport, super eagles

November 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 in Uganda, presided over by Henry Peter Adonyo, slammed a fine of sh2.3bn (N190 Million) on the multinational telecommunications company- payable to EzeeMoney as damages for sabotaging EzeeMoney mobile money business. EzeeMoney had initially filed... Read More

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Business, Corporate, fine, international, legal, MTN

November 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 owner of Dangote Four Mills cut funding support to the Nigerian division. This decision prompted the resignation of four of their directors on Monday, November 16. Tiger Brands stated that it was exploring other alternatives... Read More

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Business, Dangote, reuters, Tiger Brands

November 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. The State Commander of the NDLEA, Suleiman Jadi, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti. The NDLEA boss said that the agency had apprehended more than 30 youths... Read More

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Business, Ekiti, Marijuana, NDLEA, weed, youth

October 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 the electronic commerce model of business to help improve their business value and processes. Speaking on‘Role of Mobile Penetration in Online Commerce’ at the recent Webmall Connect Commerce Conference 2015, Head of Enterprise Marketing, Etisalat... Read More

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Business, etisalat, online, SME, telecommunications

July 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 people can make Nigeria a great economy. According to Vanguard, Dangote, who said this in an interview also said Nigeria will not have meaningful development until power problems in the country is sorted. Here are 10... Read More

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aliko dangote, Business, nigeria, subsidy

May 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 mission to showcase African creativity through art, photography, culture, design, music, food and fashion. We believe that Africa has so much to offer…but most people don’t know it yet. Our mission is to show the... Read More

Adiya Atuluku, african women entrepreneurs, Business, cofoundher, muse origins, Tolu Agunbiade

April 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, was yet another day of widespread looting and anti-immigrant attacks. In the last two weeks of xenophobic rioting, several people have been reported dead. The attacks began as a result of widely-held beliefs that the South... Read More

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Attack, Business, Daily Mail, immigrants, jacob zuma, johannesburg, Murder, south africa, Xenophobia

Opinion: My dream for Nigeria’s agriculture sector

9 things we learnt from the 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES)

AskCharlesOnY!: Starting a business? You should consider these things

#AskCharlesOnY!: About the right partnership in business

BREAKING: Court orders AMCON to return Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets, companies

NTA to broadcast youth entrepreneurship summit and expo Nigeria 2016 live, VP to deliver keynotes

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Dogara to ring bell at Nigerian Stock Exchange

‘I felt fear, but I did it anyway’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Nkem Onwudiwe, Her.Network Founder

CBN to give N3m loan to NYSC members

AskCharlesOnY!: What to know about starting a business in a bad economy

After Silverbird, AMCON takes over Afrijet over N10bn debt

Reno Omokri: How not to get addicted to your salary

‘Is this the change we asked for? Yes, it is’ – Oshiomhole

Oluwatosin Olaseinde: With the new forex policy, Nigeria is now open for business (Y! Naira&Kobo)

How Aregbesola created 3,000 jobs in Osun state

Glory Edozien: 5 signs it’s time to walk away from your job (WATCH)

The Stuff : Killing goliaths, dumb politicians and Ali’s oversized life

NLC task force shuts down schools, banks, offices in Jos

Opinion: If you’re a start-up, here are 10 legal tips for you

Opinion: Exploring the business side of agriculture

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

Court freezes Kanu Nwankwo’s asset over unpaid debt

MTN fined N190m in Uganda – Read why

Dangote, 3 others resign from Dangote Flour Mills

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

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

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

Adiya Atuluku: The cofoundHER interview

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

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