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Opinion: 4 things to consider when planning short-term investments

by Susan Melony There’s a lot of tips and advice floating around about are centered on long-term goals and strategies. They’re more about the “set it and forget it” approach to investment, but what about the alternative, which is short-term investments? Short-term investments can mean any range of things, from options such as trading penny... Read More

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Opinion: Entrepreneurship in Nigeria is a scam; a multiplier of poverty

by Olajire Philip Nigeria is a country where all big investors have no inventions (tangible or intangible) to their credit. Bill Gates, Henry Ford, Michael Dell, Thomas Edison and the likes all have products to patent, but most entrepreneurs we have in Nigeria have invented nothing and have made it through dubious means. Entrepreneurship/vocational education... Read More

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Dolapo Oni: Let’s not wait another 12 months to fix this Forex challenge

First a rant, then some suggestions. Changing the Nigerian exchange rate regime from a managed rate to a floating rate was never meant to solve all of Nigeria’s economic problems, i.e. the proverbial silver bullet. It was one of many steps along the process of getting the economy on the right path to progress. Nigeria... Read More

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Cointreau Creative Crew to award most promising entrepreneur €20,000

Its time people! The recently launched Cointreau’s global philanthropic program, ‘Cointreau Creative Crew’ of April,2016 in Nigeria is finally accepting applications for their grant worth €20,000. The Cointreau Creative Crew is aimed at encouraging women to have an unrelenting enthusiasm towards making something tangible of their initial creative dreams and promoting the development of women’s... Read More

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#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

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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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‘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

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Aso Villa Demo Day: Here’s your chance to pitch an idea to the President

As part of the Federal Government’s agenda to diversify the economy and create jobs by stimulating the tech start-up space, President Muhamadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be hosting the Aso Villa Demo Day 2016 (AVDD2016); an initiative of the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria set to celebrate the best of... Read More

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You can have business lunch with Ruff&Tumble’s Nike Ogunlesi next Saturday (DETAILS)

SME 100 Nigeria a social enterprise which aims to stimulate entrepreneurship among Young Africans by empowering and inspiring them through the facilitation of the five key requirements for business success: access to education, networks, mentoring, finance and market. In today’s business world, there is a common trend developing more and more of young Entrepreneurs cutting... Read More

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February 29, 2016

SME 100 Nigeria, Rubies vocational school to host International Women’s Day conference

To mark the 2016 International Women’s Day, SME 100 Nigeria and Rubies Vocational School are set to host an International Women’s Day Conference for aspiring Nigerian women with an interest in Politics, Agriculture and Technology. The 1-day conference is scheduled to hold on the 9th of March 2016 at The Civic Centre, Lagos. This year’s... Read More

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September 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 1 – 3 years old will be selected for an 8-week televised boot camp. 3 winning businesses will win access to over $150,000 in cash, media inventory and business incubation. “#SurulereStartups is the first stream... Read More

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August 10, 2014

“Our business environment is unfriendly to women” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Benedicta Elechi, CEO Ditachi Foods

by Francesca Uriri Having a sweet tooth is not always a bad thing; it can provide the inspiration to set up a thriving, multi-million naira business. In this interview, Benedicta Elechi, CEO Ditachi Foods, opens up on her journey of running a processed food company and catering business. She is the Leading Lady Africa for... Read More

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“An entrepreneur should be patient and consistent“ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Exquisite Magazine’s Tewa Onasanya

by Fransesca Uriri Tewa Onasanya, publisher of Exquisite Magazine speaks about publishing, the passion to succeed, overcoming challenges and being committed to one’s vision. She is the Leading Lady Africa for the week. Be inspired! You’ve successfully run a magazine for 10 years. How have you been able to achieve this? This has been achieved... Read More

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“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 up, creating a niche, and why family is important in business. You run a boutique events management company, how did that start? The Social Place is about Fun, Food & Flowers. We frequently entertained as... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: Aliko Dangote – The Quintessential Nigerian entrepreneur

by Femi Aribisala Here is a man who not only makes money; he creates wealth. A lot is reported about Nigeria in the news every day. However, much of this is bad. Nigerians are people the world seems to love to hate. When you read about Nigeria, corruption is often the preferred topic. Then... Read More

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October 13, 2013

Artiste, Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye turns public speaker… but guess who’s NOT paying attention in class (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun Everybody loves Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye, except the haters anyway. The young man is a bundle of talent and it also doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes and super hot! Did we mention that he’s hot?! The awesome performer was invited to give a lecture on entrepreneurship, by the Central Bank... Read More

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September 20, 2013

She’s the boss! Supermodel, Oluchi channels her inner queen on cover of New African Woman magazine (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian supermodel Oluchi Orlandi, is the face for the New African Woman Magazine October 2013 issue. Oluchi who is launching her TV show “Africa’s Next Top Model” which is currently being filmed and produced sizzles in different poses showing us why she is still queen Oluchi. New African Woman is a colourful lifestyle magazine... Read More

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Opinion: Entrepreneuship as the way out of Nigeria’s massive youth unemployment

by Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin My sincere advice is this: rather than be a from-company-to-company job seeker, you should learn and strive to engage in business ventures to secure financial autonomy, and the best time to start is while in school. Ever dreamt of graduating from the University and living a financially secured life ever after?... Read More

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Mofolusade Sonaike: Reach out and touch someone – A call for help (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Mofolusade Sonaike The simplest acts of Kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. I got to church a bit late today. One of the girls in my class, Jane* (name changed) said to me, aunty please I need to speak with you after class. Another girl was there... Read More

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Yvonne Unubun: What I’ve learned so far… (30 Days, 30 Voices)

…this is for everyone out there who is on their grind, hustle, struggle, journey and chasing their dreams – don’t stop! For someone who claims to enjoy writing and would pick writing an essay over solving a math equation in a heartbeat, this write-up has definitely caught me off guard, and left me short of... Read More

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4 things you MUST have before starting your own business

by Suze Orman If you’re contemplating a total career change, work for someone who’s already doing what you hope to do. The notion of working for yourself has serious allure these days — but every would-beentrepreneur should have these essentials in place before taking the plunge. 1. Impeccable Credit If you have any credit card debt, or your FICO... Read More

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9 attributes every employer desperately wants

by Brent Beshore “Good enough” is the enemy of great. It allows corners to be cut, excuses to be made, and opportunities to be lost. Excellence requires a frustrating amount of caring and an uncompromising approach. It also produces outrageous amounts of value. My primary role at adventur.es is to serve as a curator of... Read More

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7 habits to adopt to become ultra wealthy

by Lewis Schiff Those who are “business brilliant” have, on average, more failures than members of the middle-class. But they use those failures to help them succeed on the next attempt. How many times has your success depended on knowing something that most people don’t? The survey research I did for my new book, Business Brilliant,... Read More

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This 25-year-old entrepreneur says you should define success by EFFORT and not wealth

Kendall V. Fontenot by Maria Lloyd I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Kendall V. Fontenot, a 25-year-old African-American business man who created one of the largest minority owned “Buy Here, Pay Here” auto dealerships in Louisiana. Despite the shaky economy, his business has been performing so well that he is now preparing to expand... Read More

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January 28, 2013

Do your job, mind your business: How to start a business while keeping your job

by Paul Eze It is very important to know what to expect and what you should be prepared to sacrifice if you are to build that business and eventually leave your job if it becomes successful. The truth is the times are getting more difficult and sometimes the wages you make may no longer be... Read More

Business, careers, employee, entrepreneur, freelance, Jobs, Paul Eze

November 20, 2012

Rukky Ladoja: We need to talk about failure (30 Days, 30 Days)

“The main reason why youth development is so slow is that no one talks to them about failure…No one tells them to expect it as one of the steps to success… Failure is just another step to success provided you don’t let it define you” Earlier this month, I gate crashed the annual Mo Ibrahim... Read More

Business, entrepreneur, failure, generation y, Rukky Ladoja, Success

November 18, 2012

Kene Rapu: It’s a man’s world? The rise of the fempreneur

Running a company has not been easy, especially in Nigeria where things are not always as straight forward as one may like them to be. However, with hard work, perseverance and doing what you love, the sky is the limit. From childhood I have had two identifiable giftings- an analytical mind and a passion for... Read More

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