SME.NG has unveiled a new e-marketplace platform with the aim to provide access to finance wider market access, technical and business support to local female entrepreneurs. The new platform was introduced as a solution to the impact of COVID-19 on Nigerian female-owned businesses. Deemed ‘Ebi Marketplace’, the platform is a one stop shop solution for... Read More

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July 2, 2018

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Nominate now for the Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards.

We invite you to nominate an entrepreneur to win in the Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards. This is an award recognizing and celebrating micro and small businesses including start-ups that are transforming industries that impact millions of lives every day in Nigeria; owned and managed by youths aged 25 and under. Nominations can be done here: http://www.25under25.org... Read More

Facebook empowers small businesses to succeed in a mobile world, announces 5 million active advertisers

Facebook and Instagram want to build and empower communities, which is why they are committed to helping small businesses grow. As more users turn to their phones to make new discoveries, small businesses need a strong mobile strategy. Facebook is the mobile solution for 65 million businesses with Pages, and 8 million with Profiles on Instagram.... Read More

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March 13, 2017

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Verdant Zeal at 10 and the 6th edition of Tthe Innovention Series

Verdant Zeal Marketing Communications Group, a multidisciplinary business solutions provider in Nigeria, Ghana and The Gambia, and with specializations in Branding, Consultancy, PR Management, Media Consulting, Digital Marketing and Events Activation is celebrating its 10th anniversary in March 2017. As part of its activities, it will host the 6th Annual Innovention Series. The Innovention Series... Read More

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November 18, 2016

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Join over hundred exhibitors at the Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition

The Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition is set to host Nigeria’s biggest exposition for SMEs, start-ups, homegrown businesses, Entrepreneurs and Corporate Nigeria. The Made In Nigeria Project, organisers of the Conference & Exhibition in a statement said; “The Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition will pragmatically address Government’s role in the development and support... Read More

Chidiebere Gabriel: From car washing to big time entrepreneur [Nigerian Voices]

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

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Business, car Wash, entrepreneur, nigeria, SME, undergraduate

September 2, 2016

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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

July 14, 2016

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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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June 30, 2016

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#AskCharlesOnY!: Starting a business without a business plan is like walking into a dark room

By Charles Odii Week 3 on #AskCharlesOnY! Hi Charles, QUESTION: Can I start my business without a Business plan? RESPONSE: Dear SME100Nigerian, Imagine yourself walking into a dark room…an unfamiliar dark room. You bravely try to navigate your way through the darkness hoping that you don’t hit your foot against a chair or bump into a... Read More

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June 13, 2016

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#AskCharlesOnY!: Why your company should take ‘organizational culture’ seriously

by Charles Odii This is an entrepreneurship development section where entrepreneurs and business managers ask entrepreneurship experts questions about economic and business challenges they come across daily. Week 1. #AskCharlesOnY! Dear Charles, I noticed last year that some members of staff were demotivated towards the end of the year – very close to our end... Read More

#AskCharlesOnY!, belief, Charles Odii, HOT, House of Tara, make up, nigeria, organizational structure, Red Media Africa, refresh, SME, Thank God It's Monday, values, workforce

October 28, 2015

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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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July 24, 2015

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Business Connect: Eseoghene Odiete on creating an innovative brand in the Fashion Industry

Meet Eseoghene Odiete 25, named by YNaija as one of Africa’s 25 best entrepreneurs under 25 in 2015 and 40 under 40 Nigerian Entrepreneurs by Biz Watching. Ese is an award winning fashion and social entrepreneur. She started her business in 2013 with the little experience she had about business right after she graduated from... Read More

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Eseoghene Odiete, fashion, Interview, SME

November 23, 2014

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Business Connect Media hosts 100 innovative SMEs at the SME 100 Conference (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene In view of the goal of “ Fostering Partnerships that Would shape Business in Nigeria over the Next 50 Years” Inversion Ideas, owners of Business Connect Radio, Business Connect Online and E-Qube TV organised the SME 100 Conference. The conference was an invite-only event and featured some of the most innovative... Read More

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August 6, 2014

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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 launched on 1 July 2014, reports ideas, tools and resources that empower entrepreneurs across Africa, with a focus on small business. Goke Oyeniyi, the Editor-in-chief said, “With small business being the engine of emerging economies... Read More

440.ng, africa, Chika Nwobi, Editor-in-chief, Enterprise54.com, entrepreneurship, GO Media, Goke Oyeniyi, L5Lab, MTech, Red Media, SME, Ventures Africa

March 13, 2013

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#ThisShouldInterestYou: Special invitation to #JamTheVote

by Ayo Olaniyi Your vote, my vote are the only reasonable tools at hand to pave way for the people who respect Nigeria, Nigerians, our ‘non-renewable energy’ and national treasures. Success is not rare in Nigeria. It happens every hour. What and who are the political offices’ holders that have no affiliation, relationship, direct support,... Read More

#JamTheVote, Ayo Olaniyi, election, SME

Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs to get a Breath of Fresh Air as SME.NG Sets to Launch Ebi Marketplace

Nominate now for the Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards.

Facebook empowers small businesses to succeed in a mobile world, announces 5 million active advertisers

Verdant Zeal at 10 and the 6th edition of Tthe Innovention Series

Join over hundred exhibitors at the Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition

Chidiebere Gabriel: From car washing to big time entrepreneur [Nigerian Voices]

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

#AskCharlesOnY!: About the right partnership in business

#AskCharlesOnY!: Starting a business without a business plan is like walking into a dark room

#AskCharlesOnY!: Why your company should take ‘organizational culture’ seriously

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

Business Connect: Eseoghene Odiete on creating an innovative brand in the Fashion Industry

Business Connect Media hosts 100 innovative SMEs at the SME 100 Conference (PHOTOS)

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

#ThisShouldInterestYou: Special invitation to #JamTheVote

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