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For the average undergraduate, getting a well-paying 9 to 5 job after graduation is the dream. However, this is one dream that is fast eluding a number of graduates today given the prevailing socio-economic conditions in the country. Working for someone else can be a great idea, however, nothing beats working for and chasing your... Read More
Ten entrepreneurs in Nsukka have received cheques of N300,000 each to boost their business at the Life Progress Booster Show, an initiative of Life Lager Beer, a brand committed to supporting small and medium scale entrepreneurs in South-East Nigeria. Presentation of cheques was done on Sunday, September 10, 2017 by managers of the brand at... Read More
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment on Thursday said a faceless group was defrauding entrepreneurs under the guise of assisting them with loans. Special Adviser on Media to the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Babajide Iletogun, said the group is operating through a scheme tagged, “Federal Government 2017 empowerment loan for entrepreneur (Nation... Read More
All aspiring beauty entrepreneur, what more can you get? Makeup Business Training from the pioneering beauty company – House of Tara. It is happening in 11 different branches nationwide -@houseoftara_intl Abuja, Ibadan, Lekki, Benin, Ilorin, Enugu, Ikeja, PortHarcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Uyo. Come and become a beauty entrepreneur as you network with other women and find... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Timothy Armoo, 22, is currently running his third company, it’s called Fanbytes, which he cofounded with his friends, Ambrose Cooke and Mitchell Fasanya. The company has earned Armoo recognition as the “young entrepreneur to watch in 2017”. His company has clients such as Nickelodeon, Go Pro and Adidas under its belt. Armoo who is still a second-year... Read More
Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN) also known as Association of Youth Entrepreneurs of Nigeria, the voice and umbrella body for Nigerian young entrepreneurs has confirmed that HE. Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Lagos State Firstlady, Adebola Williams, Co-Founder Red Media Africa, Nnamdi Ezeigbo, Founder/CEO Slot Systems Ltd, Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, Co-Founder Falcon Corporation, Akin Oyebode, Executive Secretary... Read More
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State – February 2017 – Israel Olaore, 25-year old founder of The StopGo Movement and former student of Babcock University is returning to his Alma-mater to facilitate round two of his “Home Project” initiative. The second installment of the project begins on on Sunday, February 19th, with campus-wide awareness and registration that will last... Read More
Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have a great business idea? Would you like to learn from experienced Nigerian entrepreneurs? Meet Sophia & Keturah, the first place winners of the 2016 Enterprise Challenge at the #StudyUKEnterprise sessions. Keturah Ovio-Onoweya, a trained Software Engineer birthed two (2) companies within one year, both dedicated to Sustaining... Read More
Pop singer Tosin Ajibade has revealed that he would be quitting music soon. Ajibade popularly known as Mr. Eazi stated this when he appeared on local Nigerian TV show, Street Hop. “Sincerely, I don’t plan on doing music for more than three years further,” he said. “In my mind I feel like I want to do... Read More
The leading women conference is an initiative of the XPERIENCE online media to impact the lives of 1,000 female entrepreneurs every year. This year’s conference is themed “Building an Eternal brand”. Where the speakers will be dishing out to these females practical steps on how to start, build, and sustain their brands. So if you... Read More
It looks like Uche Nnaji just got the fashion industry a good deal with the National Assembly. CEO of top Nigerian fashion brand OUCH, Uche Nnaji took to his Instagram on Friday to pen a letter to the Senate President Bukola Saraki on how the #MadeInNigeria campaign is unrealistic in growing the fashion industry in... Read More
After dealing with not being able to spend quality time with her kids while she had a high flying career, Mofolusade Sonaike decided to launch out into entrepreneurship. It wasn’t an easy transition but today she is glad she made that choice and she is empowering other women to do the same through the Mumpreneur... Read More
2016 will be remembered for many things, and one of those things it will definitely be remembered for, thanks to falling oil prices, is the launch of the hashtag, #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira. I'm not here to demand that you buy Naija. I'm here to inspire #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira by buying and using made in Nigeria products myself. — Ben... Read More
In continuing to upskill young people, Aiki Nigeria calls young coders and social enthusiasts to apply for the Ready Set Code Conference. This will include a Hackathon session where applicants will be trained to solve social challenges in the following sectors: Education Health Environmental Ready Set Code is a one-day developer’s conference aimed at getting... Read More
The Octagon: We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session which is one of the first of many conversations to go on www.theoctagon.com.ng. This session will end at 7pm. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please feel free to openly share your thoughts and... Read More
The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) presents a master-class on “Making the Sales”. Are you struggling with making sales as an entrepreneur? Then this masterclass is for you. Making sales has become a very important issue as sales generate revenue. In today’s business arena, challenges can arise at any time, and to be an effective... Read More
The Octagon: Welcome to The Octagon. We appreciate you taking time out to Join this Chat Session which will end in 1 Hour. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please feel free to openly share your thoughts and experiences. Let’s begin with some introductions before going into... Read More
Our Lady Boss today wears many hats and we are in awe of how she balances them all so effortlessly. She is Isio D. Wanogho, a true creative and a woman who loves to solve problems. Enjoy our interview with this Lady Boss. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? My name is Isio... Read More
Speaking at the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum 2016 today, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, oil mogul and billionaire, was purported to have made the statement below. At the same occasion, she also called out Obasanjo for messing with her oil licence. Q. At what moment did you get your break in business?. Alakija: When I found... Read More
We saw it and we wondered too. Just before the last United Stated presidential debate began after midnight our time. Donald Trump launched an owned content platform – via Facebook Live. Politico http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-media/2016/10/donald-trump-appears-to-test-out-tv-venture-230023#ixzz4NbfDJFqU notes what stands out about this. 1. The viewers who came But on Donald Trump’s Facebook page, which had already livestreamed a... Read More
by Chidiebere Gabriel The tyres of madam Jane’s car came to a screeching stop at the end of the car park. “Where is he?” She barked, immediately after alighting angrily from her car. I was in the changing room next to the carpark. When I heard her voice, it sounded like someone blew a cornet... Read More
Our #LadyBoss today is a barrier breaker and a mountain mover. After a successful time as the Online Manager of Genevieve Magazine, Liz Osho started her own digital agency and her success is proof that hard work and persistence are important for every female entrepreneur. In our interview with her, Liz shares the secrets to... Read More
Do you want to be an entrepreneur? Avoid these mistakes. If you are already one, take stock of the thread below. Do it now. I was having a conversation with a few people. All entrepreneurs. See these mistakes I'm going to mention? Run away from them: — Whitestorm (@ba3_acid) August 21, 2016 You have 100... Read More
Being an entrepreneur is hard. Very hard. For the most part we hear about the successes, and much less about those who fail. Sheriff Shittu of Showroom.ng, is closing up this month, and he shares his story of being in the startup game for 12 years. There is no happy ending this time. by Sheriff... Read More
Mark Essien is fundamentally bullish about internet start-ups, because irrespective of current short-term challenges, there is “no scenario under which the number of people online will reduce”. He should know. In building Hotels.ng into a successful internet business over the past 4 years, he has had a front row seat to the growth of that... Read More
As part of its vision to get one million fingers coding by 2017, Aiki Nigeria stepped up its training on coding and entrepreneurship with a master class which took place on 18 and 19 August, 2016 at the Microsoft office in Lagos. Aiki Nigeria and its development partners has, since inception, reached over 60,000 youth... Read More
Jokate Mwegelo is a former pageant winner who branched out into acting and later launched a lifestyle brand, Kidoti, to meet the beauty needs of women across Africa. In recognition of her success in the media and fashion industry, Jokate has won several awards and she is on the path to achieve even more. Be... Read More
by Segun Awoyemi Managing a group of people anywhere in the world to achieve set objectives in a workplace is very difficult. Inspiring them to be a better version of themselves can be harder – you need to explain, appeal, goad, force, advise, even manipulate employees to get desired results. It is difficult because being... Read More
Olatorera is a woman with an impeccable track record and her commitment to excellent service delivery and innovation makes her stand out from the pack. She took a decision to become an entrepreneur when she was at the peak of her career at one of the world’s largest telecommunications company. She has some great words... Read More
