ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has released N10 billion to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic growth in the region. The Managing Director of NDDC, Mr Samuel Ogbuku, announced this at the inauguration of the board of NDCCITMA...

As part of efforts to deepen the longstanding strategic partnership between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) recently hosted a delegation from Z-Park Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Association. The visit marked a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties and exploring...

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a special intervention programme, Project Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW), valued at ₦10 billion, to support female entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The bank’s Managing Director, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, announced the initiative on Thursday in Lagos, emphasising that the funding is designed to empower women...

BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in public finance management, and Connected Development (CODE), a non-profit organisation promoting citizens' engagement and good governance, are pleased to announce a joint project to implement a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen locally-led development across Africa. According to a press statement jointly...

Dominion City Church is increasingly engaging in initiatives to equip members for exponential growth and foster sustainable socio-economic advancement, as it has budgeted N1billion to empower entrepreneurs in the country. These were part of the outcomes at the just-concluded 2025 Lagos Executive Leadership Retreat for Entrepreneurs & Career Professionals, held...

Governor Charles Soludo has reiterated his administration's commitment to improving the businesses of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with grants across 326 wads in Anambra State. This was revealed while presenting the 2025 Budget of N606,991,849,118 to the Anambra State House of Assembly, in Awka, the State Capital, on Tuesday,...

The VFD Group, a leading proprietary investment company, recognizing the importance of early mentorship has embarked on a socially conscious initiative known as Vision 20. The group understands that in a world brimming with untapped potential, the need to nurture and empower the youth has never been more pressing. The...

The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu, has said that he was not interested in becoming the President of Nigeria. Elumelu said this on Friday while answering questions at the unveiling of the beneficiaries of its prestigious Entrepreneurship Programme...

EnterpriseCEO, an enterprise media platform committed to the projection of ideas and changes that enable enterprise CEOs achieve new possibilities, is thrilled to announce the official opening of applications for the esteemed EnterpriseCEO 100 Under 40 CEO awards. This prestigious award is dedicated to recognising young, innovative, and visionary business...

The International Women Society (IWS) Skills Acquisition Centre, Lekki, Lagos has honoured Polaris Bank with the prestigious 'Providers & Enablers' Award in recognition of the Bank's remarkable commitment and significant contributions to women empowerment, particularly in the area of vocational, skills training and capacity building for women, as undertaken by...