ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Thursday, said the sum of N100 million has been set aside to boost Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development in the state. Oyetola said his administration had adopted a proactive strategy to stimulate the state’s economy adversely affected by the novel COVID-19 pandemic....

  Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Tuesday inaugurated a construction and fabrication academy,  with 500 initial trainees.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the academy will train apprentices on skills such as information and communication technology (ICT), welding and fabrication, tiling and plumbing, among other skills. NAN also...

Ekiti State Government says it will continue to partner the Federal Government and corporate agencies to facilitate growth opportunities for businesses in the state Mr Muyiwa Olumilua, the state Commissioner for Investment, Trade and Industry, made the promise in Ado Ekiti on Friday at the opening of a one-day sensitisation...

  Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra has urged youths to draw lessons from political leaders and successful businessmen in the state to endow themselves. Obiano gave the advice in a message to the second edition of a youth empowerment master class, a mentorship event organised for youths titled “Access More...

The Buhari administration will not relent in its support for innovative ideas and interventions that would help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) thrive. This in turn grows the economy and create more employment opportunities for young Nigerians especially, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this...

 Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Wednesday, inaugurated a 17-member Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to coordinate and drive the development of the state’s economy. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Wole Oyebamiji, tasked the inaugurated members on the critical...

Ecobank Nigeria says it is partnering Ultima Studios on the Lions’ Den TV reality show to further its aspiration to support entrepreneurs who have good business ideas but need to raise funds for advancement. Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan who stated this in Lagos reiterated Ecobank’s commitment to be...

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), on Friday in Lagos unveiled the TEF Entrepreneurship programme for 2021, to empower women and men across the African continent. The Chief Executive Officer of TEF, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, disclosed this during an Online news briefing with Journalists across Africa. She said: ” I want...

  empowers corps members with business grant As part of efforts to contribute to the growth of entrepreneurship and boost job creation in Nigeria, Unity Bank Plc has announced the third edition of its Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, also known as Corpreneurship Challenge for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC 2020...

  101,567 beneficiaries drawn from 16,250 businesses paid   As the implementation of its Economic Sustainability Plan, ESP, continues, and in furtherance of its commitment to support small businesses to cushion the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Buhari administration has commenced payment to beneficiaries of the payroll support...