ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Nigerian lender, Unity Bank Plc has committed over N30 million to empower National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members through the Bank’s flagship Youth entrepreneurship development initiative known as Unity Bank Corpreneurship Challenge. The breakdown of the sum includes N4 million won by beneficiaries on four separate editions across four states...

The Federal Government is encouraged by the resilience and innovation of young Nigerians across different sectors and is committed to doing more to support their growth and prosperity, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this last night at the 4th National MSME Awards held at the...

Media entrepreneur and popular blogger Linda Ikeji , said she was motivated to partner with Ecobank on her “Selfmade Woman” initiative because of the bank’s various women friendly programmes, stressing that many individuals, especially women who own small businesses are supported by the bank to succeed. “When I conceive the...

Ecobank Nigeria and Vanguard Economic Forum Series have announced that they are convening an MSME virtual summit to promote and encourage lending  support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the face of changing operating environment in the country. The virtual summit with the theme: Unlocking Credit Growth in...

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)  has announced its Startup Growth Capsule, an exciting legal and business accelerator initiative of its Sports, Entertainment and Technology (SET) practice group. The program which began in March 2021 followed a competitive selection process and has seen six startups accepted into the maiden cohort of the...

Amb. Mariam Katagum, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment says the Federal Government is committed to the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for enhanced contribution to national economy. The minister made this known at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Nigeria Entrepreneurs...

Dr George Akume, the Minister of Special Duties and Inter Governmental Affairs, on Wednesday said that micro enterprises will be established in the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country. The Minister disclosed this in Abuja at the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) General Assembly with the...

    Over 146, 811 transport sector beneficiaries so far paid At least 307,173 Payroll Support beneficiaries paid 114,557 Artisans Track beneficiaries receive payments Beneficiaries of the Buhari administration’s Survival Fund from the Transportation and Education sectors have hailed the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) scheme, praising the President and his...

 The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has called on entrepreneurs in the South East to take advantage of its N50 billion debenture to support export oriented enterprises in the region.The South East Regional Manager of the bank, Mr Kingsley Usifo made the call on Wednesday in Enugu during a sensitisation workshop...

 The Institute of Strategic Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (ISEN) has urged government to take steps that would encourage the youth to take more interest in entrepreneurship  to combat the nation’s unemployment indices. Dr Albert Ndeze, Director, Training and Membership, ISEN, gave the advice at the institute’s induction lecture and fellowship award...