entrepreneurs

November 13, 2018

Here’s everything you should know about the 2018 Lagos Small Business Summit

Lagos Small Business Summit organized by SME100 Nigeria is a platform that brings together government leaders and small business owners; who are innovative game changers in their various sectors. The objective of the summit is to discuss the impact that innovation and data have on all sectors of the economy and the role each play in being a catalyst for... Read More

entrepreneurs, Lagos Small business Summit, SME100 Nigeria, SME100Africa

February 10, 2018

Microsoft and The Future Project reward young entrepreneurs at the Accelerate Labs Demo Day in Lagos

Microsoft Nigeria, in partnership with The Future Project, rewarded budding Nigerian entrepreneurs at the Demo Day held in Lagos on Saturday, 3 February, 2018, as participants in the initiative were provided opportunities to pitch their ideas and business projects to business executives and officials at the event. With over 150 participants registered for the first... Read More

Accelerate Labs, entrepreneurs, microsoft, The Future Project

October 31, 2017

Entrepreneurs in Awka receive business grants from Life Lager Beer

Ten entrepreneurs over the weekend in Awka received business grants of N300,000 each to grow their businesses, from Life Continental Lager Beer at its Life Progress Hour. The event in the Anambra state capital brings the total number of entrepreneurs who have benefited from the Life Progress Booster in 2017 to 160. One of the... Read More

awka, entrepreneurs, Life Lager Beer

October 28, 2017

“I am passionate about creating content that has educational value and Africa as its focus.” | Isabella Akinseye speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Meeting Isabella Akinseye for the first time, you’re drawn in by her gap-toothed smile, infectious energy and friendly aura. Called a ‘chatter box’ by her primary 3 class teacher, she has turned her gift for the gab into a full blown media profession spanning television, radio, print and online. In this interview, Isabella Akinseye shares... Read More

Edutainment, entrepreneurs, Isabella Akinseye, Leading Ladies Africa, nollywood, Women CEOs

September 30, 2017

19 outstanding entrepreneurs selected for She Leads Africa 2017 Accelerator Program

She Leads Africa has announced twenty early stage businesses have been accepted into the 2017 SLA Accelerator Programme. This year, the program will hold in Lagos, Abuja and Kaduna, Nigeria. She Leads Africa has partnered with the Work in Progress! Alliance (VC4Africa and Oxfam), OCP, Guaranty Trust Bank, Cointreau and Intel Corp to create a... Read More

Accelerator Program, entrepreneurs, nigeria, She Leads Africa, SLA

“Don’t let fear hold you back from truly living and experiencing all that life has to offer” | Kaliné Akinkugbe speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Beautiful, warm and incredibly talented – Singer-Songwriter, Pianist and Film Composer, Kaliné Akinkugbe is definitely not the average person you meet every day. In this LLA interview she shares how her journey to music began, what makes her style and sound of music unique, and why it’s important to overcome fear. This is an utterly... Read More

entrepreneurs, interviews, Kaline Akinkugbe, Leading Ladies Africa, Nolllywood, Women in Africa, Women in Music

The Thread: Lessons from how Indomie, Bama, Hollandia conquered the Nigerian market

If you’re running a company new to the Nigerian landscape or you’re an entrepreneur or sales person, this thread holds important lessons about how to sell and make impact. How to upend subsisting business structures and emerge a giant. See below: So I'm going to do a 2-part series on(i) FMCG success stories (ii) FMCG... Read More

Bama, Business sense, entrepreneurs, Hollandia, Indomie, marketing, nigeria, Success lessons, The Thread

“Giving up is not an option” | Nigerian-British PR executive, Ronke Lawal advises young entrepreneurs

Ronke Lawal is the Founder of UK based Ariatu PR, a PR company that works with a variety of entrepreneurs from the African and Caribbean Diaspora to gain media coverage for their businesses across the luxury FMCG sectors. Ronke Lawal started her business in 2004, then rebranded it to Ariatu PR at the end of 2014... Read More

Ariatu PR, Business, entrepreneurs, Nigerians in Diaspora, nigerians in the UK, PR Exec, Ronke Lawal, uk

Opinion: Nigerian youth and the get rich quick syndrome

by Alex Enemanna Over the years, our youths have been caught in the web of devising means to survive and remaining afloat in a capitalist society like ours. With the earth-to-heaven disparity between the rich and the poor, thriving in such a society, at least to a point of meeting basic necessities and acquiring basic... Read More

entrepreneurs, get rich quick syndrome, Nigerian Youth, opinion, wealth creation

Opinion: What’s the hope of the over 93,000 failed #TEEP applicants?

by Oludami Yomi-Alliyu Saturday, 22nd April 2017, made it one month since the winners of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) were announced. It was total excitement and celebration galore for the lucky 1,000 entrepreneurs — and of course, their families. However, on the other side of the coin, it was nothing but sadness and... Read More

business owners, entrepreneurs, Life hacks, opinion, Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP)

“To live an authentic life, I make conscious choices so I have no regrets.” Dudu Msomi, Busara Leadership Partners CEO, speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Dudu Msomi is one of an awesome kind. She has built for herself a ground-breaking enterprise in an atmosphere where few men excel. We hope you enjoy this enlightening interview with her as much we did. Who is Dudu Msomi, and what does she do? Dudu Msomi is the CEO of Busara Leadership... Read More

Afrian women, Busara Leadership Partners, Dudu Msomi, entrepreneurs, Female CEOs, Leading Ladies Africa, south africa, Women in politis

“Be who are you, and be proud of the person you are. If you are different to everyone else, that’s totally okay.” | Megan Richards speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Megan has a strong message for every woman who is having a tough time embracing her own personality. In this interview, she discusses self-love, success and the beauty of being a woman. Enjoy the conversation. Who is Megan Richards, and how did her interest in blogging start? I am an empowered woman, creative muse and... Read More

Africa Rising, blogging, entrepreneurs, Leading Ladies Africa, Megan Richards, women empowerment

“Entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed when they acquaint themselves with mentors that provide support and guidance.” | Gbubemi Vera Aibangbee speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

One would have guessed that she would have given up her entrepreneurial dreams due to her many failed attempts at businesses. Instead, Gbubemi went on to build her agricultural passion into a sustainable kitchen aid for working women and mothers. Enjoy this interview with her. For those who don’t know you, introduce yourself My name... Read More

entrepreneurs, Food service companies, Gbubemi Vera Aibangbee, Leading Ladies Africa, Madam Sabi, nigeria

December 10, 2016

“Don’t wait for the world to first validate your idea. Do it and do not look back.” | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Marini Naturals CEO, Michelle Ntalami

Michelle Ntalami, CEO of Marini Naturals, East Africa’s First Quality hairline for women, has been able to turn her passion for natural hair into a strong brand that is well known in East Africa. In our interview with her, she tells us where it all began and how she plans to take over the world... Read More

business Women, entrepreneurs, Leading Ladies Africa, marina, Michelle Ntalami, nigeria

November 1, 2016

The Thread: Like her or loathe her, Linda Ikeji’s hustle is 100%!

In August, foremost blogger, Linda Ikeji, announced the launch of additional media products besides her blog, Linda Ikeji’s blog. These four new products- Linda Ikeji TV, Linda Ikeji Radio, Linda Ikeji Music and LIS operate under the umbrella company, Linda Ikeji Media Limited. At the time, Linda Ikeji kept LIS under wraps but promised she would unveil... Read More

entrepreneurs, Linda Ikeji Social, nigeria, sticky, Success, technology, The Thread, twitter.

October 22, 2016

Ezinne Ajoku: Nigerians are made of steel [NEW VOICES]

by Ezinne Ajoku Nigerians are a resilient people and a particularly hardy bunch. Whether female or male, adult or child, the story of most Nigerians is a tale of survival, of fighting to beat the odds, of hard, grinding work, of making much out of precious little and creativity at its zenith- even when it... Read More

entrepreneurs, feminism, future, New Voices, nigerians, sticky, workers

October 11, 2016

Prince Joshua: From Ajegunle to America – The story of the taxi driver’s son [Nigerian Voices]

by Prince Joshua I listened to the story I would find nowhere except from my beautiful mother. She told me her water broke, ushering her into the ecstasy of motherhood on that Friday night. She must have been engulfed in the joy described by Buchi Emecheta in her book, “THE JOYS OF MOTHERHOOD”. If I... Read More

Nigerian Voices

Eniola Lawal, entrepreneurs, Kunle Oladoyin, Prince Joshua

October 11, 2016

Progress is here! Life Continental Beer rewards businesses with N7.5 million in Abia

Entrepreneurs in Abia state were rewarded with a total of N7.5 million by Life Continental Lager Beer during the Progress Booster Show on Friday 30 September 2016 at the City Global Hotel, Aba. Prior to this, the beer brand had presented N15 million Naira to 30 entrepreneurs in Enugu and 30 entrepreneurs in Owerri in... Read More

Sponsored, The News Blog

entrepreneurs, Life beer, nigerian breweries, Owerri, south east

October 8, 2016

Opinion: Machine learning- predicting customer churn

Churn is when a customer stops using a company’s product or cancels his subscription. Considering that retaining an existing customers is usually cheaper than acquiring a new customer, it will be valuable to a company if it could predict which customers are at risk of churning. I created a model from predicting customer churn using... Read More

customers, entrepreneurs, KNN model, startup

October 3, 2016

Opinion: Let me tell you about Aunty Kola, the tailor

by Vera Ezimora I met Aunty Kola through my mommy. She’s a sweet, soft-spoken, and very respectful Yoruba woman. Kola is not her real name. Aunty Kola was my mommy’s tailor. And by virtue of that, she also became my tailor and my grandma’s tailor. Aunty Kola was pretty good at sewing my mom’s and... Read More

artisans, entrepreneurs, fashion, Sewing, tailors

September 2, 2016

Charles Odii: Who is going to save Nigeria’s small businesses?

by Charles Odii Small businesses in Nigeria need to realize that they must become their own saviors. Firstly, by paying their taxes as upstanding citizens and then by holding the government accountable. September 1st, 2016 will not be forgotten quickly. At least not by the small businesses in Ikoyi, Lagos whose shops and offices were... Read More

ambode, entrepreneurs, ikoyi, lagos state, recession, SME

November 15, 2014

Hair by Debie’ to host hair seminar in Abuja

by Jewel Stephen Hair by Debie has put together a seminar to encourage young entrepreneurs to set up their Human hair business for as little as N50,000. Hair by Debie has been in the business of hair for years, with direct relations with hair factories in India and the United States. “We have affordable and... Read More

Abuja, entrepreneurs, Hair by Debbie, Hair Seminar

Subomi Plumptre: 15 great lessons for entrepreneurs

by Subomi Plumptre Money isn’t everything. Managers need to know they matter and that their contributions are appreciated. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked with entrepreneurs – as a member of the Management team at Alder Consulting, alongside cause-centred founders and with companies on whose Boards I serve. It’s been a mind-expanding ride and... Read More

entrepreneurs, lessons, managers, money, opinion, Subomi Plumptre, ynaija

September 3, 2013

The Future Force (A documentary series)

The Future Force is a documentary series that shares the experiences and highlights the various works of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This episode of the documentary features an interview with Ron Oseji, managing director of Open Stages Incentives (OSI) . OSI is a Geographic Information Systems provider. Watch video below:

Documentary, entrepreneurs, Future Force, Ron Oseji, series, young

Opinion: If we all become entrepreneurs, who will work for our companies?

By Editi Effiong Being an entrepreneur is very cool…but if we all became entrepreneurs, who will work for our companies? An emerging trend I’ve noticed over the last year and half is that entrepreneurs and startup owners are sneering at people seeking paid employment.It’s rather ironic, this turn of events, considering that a few years... Read More

entrepreneurs, paid employment, startup owners

Ladi Delano, Ruth Obih, Audu Maikori… SEE the most influential young entrepreneurs #YNaijaPowerList

by Rachel Ogbu The YNaija young entrepreneurs feature a section motivating and inspiring CEOs moving the Nigerian economy. That is why they make the #PowerList. In air travel, event planning, property development, financial services and more, the next generation of entrepreneurs are changing the way we do business in Nigeria. In no particular order, see... Read More

#YNaijaPowerList, entrepreneurs, Gossy Ukanwoke, IATA, John Momoh, Ladi Delano, Ruth Orbih, Saheed Adepoju, Segun Demuren, tayo oviosu, Titi Atiku

January 7, 2013

‘Know what your ideas are’ – Successful 12-year-old entrepreneur’s advises new comers (PICTURED)

Maya Penn In a recent blog post, 12-year-old business owner Maya Penn penned advice to budding entrepreneurs on how to run a start-up. Penn is the owner of Maya’s Ideas, a virtual store that sells 100% eco-friendly, environmentally sustainable, fashionable accessories and clothing. She started... Read More

12-year-old business owner, entrepreneurs, Maya Penn, start-ups

December 18, 2012

25 dos and don’ts for entrepreneurs

Taking the mirror test; for people looking to start their own business from the ground up. 1. HAVE AN ANSWER Be able to answer why you want to be in business for yourself. 2. MONEY MOTIVATION? Don’t start a business venture with the main goal of getting rich fast; regardless of how lucrative it appears. 3. HAVE... Read More

business guide, entrepreneurs, mirror test, SMEs. motivation

December 9, 2012

Opinion: Let’s all shed tears for the crappy startups that can’t raise any more money

by Dan Lyons The great lie of these last few years is that anyone can be a tech entrepreneur… You just need a positive outlook and an ability to speak confidently while saying things that make little or no sense. Here’s some stunning, Earth-shattering news: You know all those hundreds of incredibly stupid startups that... Read More

angel investors, entrepreneurs, seed rounds, startups, Venture capital

August 22, 2012

Pat Utomi: “Before someone says the same thing to Gbenga Sesan, Chude Jideonwo and others”

The generation that left town provoked an opportunity to put straight the blame for my generation. Richard Branson is one of the world’s most highly regarded entrepreneurs. His call can colour a lot of judgment in making investment choices. He recently gave a verdict on Nigeria, especially its leaders. As if the effects of... Read More

entrepreneurs, Leadership, nigeria, pat utomi, richard branson

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