Tag: entrepreneurship

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Op-ed EditorOctober 14, 2016

Victor Asemota: Normal is boring, life deserves a premium

by Victor Asemota Normal is boring. The average mind strives for “normal”. They want things to “go back to normal” so ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 8, 2016

Opinion: These are the greatest challenges we face at DIYlaw

by Odunoluwa Longe Despite her unorthodox methods, Tutu Soleye left a strong impression on me at the end of my ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 6, 2016

Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ministry of Information & Culture partner to develop creative industries

At the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 2, 2016

Opinion: The true secret of becoming successful

by Tony Ogunlowo We all want to be successful in life; whether it is in our professional or private lives. ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 29, 2016

Opinion: Ponzi schemes and the thievery of an educated elite

by Yoma Victor I was nearing the end of an eventful day at the office when I stumbled on my Facebook ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 29, 2016

Opinion: How we failed at our first start-up

by Chuks Okeibunor It started from a comment by a friend I often discussed financial matters otherwise esoteric to normal 200L ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 26, 2016

Opinion: Create solutions that are so good they cannot be ignored

by Segun Adeyemi This is a very short story about Sekou. Background info: I run a payment company that helps ...

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Mazi EmekaSeptember 16, 2016

Nigerian Entrepreneurship Summit & Honours (NESH) to celebrate the best Nigerian entrepreneurs

Leading lights of Nigerian entrepreneurship and the public sector will converge at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos on October 6, ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 9, 2016

Opinion: Employees seldom change the world

by Kynene Nwaobasi Caveat: This article is only for people who are or want to be entrepreneurs.   If you ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 8, 2016

Opinion: You’re not stuck, you’re Afraid – Fear as a strong adhesive

by Kynene Nwaobasi We all know that one person who is stuck on a job they hate, or who is ...

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AzeezSeptember 2, 2016

Pres. Buhari has a lot to say about Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘simplicity’

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commended the Co-founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg for inspiring Nigerian youths through his visit. Buhari ...

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Mazi EmekaAugust 3, 2016

Interview: LEAP Africa has equipped over 30,000 youth – and is still on the matter

Founded in 2012 by Ndidi Nwuneli, Leadership, Effective, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization that has trained ...

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Mazi EmekaJuly 19, 2016

TFESS Digital Marketing Masterclass Ibadan- One day left to register!!!

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) is putting together a 3-day master class on digital marketing for people in Ibadan ...

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Mazi EmekaJuly 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 ...

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Mazi EmekaJuly 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 ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJune 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 ...

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Op-Ed EditorMay 24, 2016

Opinion: Why Nigerian youth must become entepreneurs

by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Presumably, as we are all aware, that unemployment and poverty are two phenomenon that are here ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoNovember 30, 2015

Chude Jideonwo delivers inspiring speech at Africa Shapers Summit 2015 (See Photos)

The Managing Partner of Red media Africa, Chude Jideonwo spoke at the inaugural Africa Shapers Summit on Entrepreneurship. The summit, ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 29, 2014

Did Obasanjo just take a swipe at himself with these comments?

by Kolapo Olapoju   Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has just dished his latest dose of criticism for the nation’s leadership, ...

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YEditorOctober 23, 2014

New Bill seeks to raise NYSC transport allowance from N150 a month (DETAILS)

by James Sambo The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill seeking a better welfare package for ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 8, 2014

Tonye Cole, Bankole Eniola, Adebola Williams, others empower Port-Harcourt youth at Aiki.ng employability conference (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju   The jobs and employability portal Aiki.ng, powered by The Future Project and Microsoft held another of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 6, 2014

SMEs just found a friend! Enterprise54.com launches for Africa

by Kolapo Olapoju   GO Media has launched an entrepreneur-based news and magazine platform, Enterprise54.com. The multimedia platform, which was ...

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May 6, 2014

Africa’s taking shape! Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Japheth Omojuwa & Lala Akindoju cover Y! Africa Special on SHAPE Africa (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje As Nigeria hosts the 25th World Economic Forum on Africa, on 7 – 9 May, 2014 Y! ...

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May 5, 2014

Mo Abudu, Ladi Balogun, Makhatar Diop, Adebola Williams, others speak at the 2014 NYU Africa Economic Forum (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu, was a speaker at New York University’s Annual Economic Forum (AEF) ...

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October 26, 2013

Join Tonye Cole, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Alibaba & more for ‘Mastering the Business of your Talent’ seminar [DETAILS]

by ‘Jola Sotubo One of the scariest things in the world is leaving a life of guaranteed income to pursue ...

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October 19, 2013

Microsoft Ventures supports entrepreneurship as part of its 4Afrika Initiative

by Oge Okonkwo Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the expansion of the Microsoft Ventures partnership program into Africa. Microsoft Ventures ...

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July 16, 2013

Melody Okwuazu: My experience in youth and entrepreneurship

by Melody Okwuazu What I would like to say to you all is that the principles of successful entrepreneurship are ...

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February 20, 2013

Paul Eze: Developing homegrown solutions to Africa’s challenges

by Paul Eze Startups can work on ideas for tools and apps that check and report on important body health ...

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December 13, 2012

Opinion: It’s not enough to be a ‘young entrepreneur’ – let me tell you why

by Demola Adedoyin In these new fast paced modern times everything is subject to change especially when it comes to ...

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December 13, 2012

“You must be disciplined to a fault”: Outtakes from the FATE Foundation Awards 2012

by Isi Esene FATE Foundation, a private sector led not-for-profit organization recently rewarded the enterprising spirits of entrepreneurs. The event, ...

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