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Apply For the StarNews, USAID & GBEF Business Competition
10th June 2024
SMEs or startups in Nigeria seeking funding, mentorship, and business support can apply for the StarNews, USAID, and GBEF Business Competition in partnership with MTN for Nigerian entrepreneurs. Read more about Opportunities To be eligible for the program: The business must be 50% Nigerian-owned and operated. Businesses must be registered with the Corporate Affairs … Continue reading Apply For the StarNews, USAID & GBEF Business Competition
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Exclusive Sale at INTERSTYLE
INTERSTYLE is thrilled to announce an exclusive sale on selected items, kicking off June 10th, at our branches in Lagos and Abuja. This is a golden opportunity for savvy shoppers to take advantage of incredible deals on a handpicked selection of top-quality products. Read more about Business We’ve meticulously curated items that combine the best … Continue reading Exclusive Sale at INTERSTYLE
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Digital Detox to Foster Creativity on Mondays
Mondays bring the opportunity for a fresh start to the work week. However, digital distractions could be to blame if you are drained, unfocused, and lacking creativity right from the get-go. We are constantly inundated with notifications, emails, social media updates, and other digital inputs vying for our attention. This nonstop flood of information … Continue reading Digital Detox to Foster Creativity on Mondays
Apply For The 2024 Cascador Entrepreneurial and Leadership Initiative
8th June 2024
Cascador, a business growth platform, has announced the 2024 edition of its Entrepreneurial and Leadership Initiative, a program aimed at providing selected entrepreneurs with strong financial support, intensive training, and mentorship. Read more about Grants The Cascador Entrepreneurial and Leadership Initiative will nurture participants’ business skills, enhance their leadership capabilities, and contribute to Nigeria’s … Continue reading Apply For The 2024 Cascador Entrepreneurial and Leadership Initiative
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Apply For The $500,000 Patoranking Foundation Tech Scholarship
If you are a young Nigerian who is tech-savvy and open to learning tech skills that are highly in demand globally, apply for the $500,000 Patoraking Foundation Tech Scholarship. Read more about Scholarships The Patoraking Foundation, founded by Nigerian musician Patrick Okorie, popularly known as Patoraking, is a non-profit organization with the aim of … Continue reading Apply For The $500,000 Patoranking Foundation Tech Scholarship
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Apply For The Stanbic IBTC Undergraduate Scholarship
In its efforts to support the dreams and aspirations of young Nigerians, Stanbic IBTC Bank has announced the 2024 edition of its scholarship program; The Stanbic IBTC Undergraduate Scholarship. Read more about Scholarships The Stanbic IBTC Undergraduate Scholarship is part of other initiatives, such as the Higher Institution Football League (HIFL), the Youth Leadership … Continue reading Apply For The Stanbic IBTC Undergraduate Scholarship
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Apply For The 2024 Heirs Insurance Essay Championship
As part of celebrations for Children’s Day, the Heirs Insurance Group announced the 2024 Heirs Insurance Essay Championship. The Essay Championship is an annual competition aimed at showcasing the talent and creativity of children. Read more about Scholarships Secondary school students in JSS1-JSS3 are eligible for the competition. They are to submit an essay … Continue reading Apply For The 2024 Heirs Insurance Essay Championship
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Apply For The 2024 Carrington Fellowship Program
As part of its mission to build a Nigeria that works for its youth populace, the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) has announced the 2024 edition of the Carrington Fellowship program. Read more about Opportunities The Carrington Fellowship program is a one-year-long professional development training program that is community-based for entry and mid-level professionals. … Continue reading Apply For The 2024 Carrington Fellowship Program
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Application For the Bank of Industry RAPID Program
If you’re a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) based in a rural area in Nigeria and you are looking for funding, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has extended the application period for the Rural Area Program for Investment and Development (RAPID). The new deadline date is set for June 12, 2024, and is … Continue reading Application For the Bank of Industry RAPID Program
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4 Personal Development Books Entrepreneurs Should Read in 2024
In this article, we explore personal development books that focus on dealing with tough times every Nigerian Entrepreneur should read in 2024. These books offer invaluable lessons for overcoming obstacles and achieving success even when the business environment is less than favorable. Read more about Business Nigerian Entrepreneurs in 2024 are faced with probably what … Continue reading 4 Personal Development Books Entrepreneurs Should Read in 2024
Building Resilience: Key to Entrepreneurial Success
There has never been a time when resilience is needed by Nigerian entrepreneurs than now, given the current economic situation of the country. With inflation soaring, the exchange rate fluctuating wildly, and transportation costs skyrocketing due to the high cost of fuel, it is difficult to achieve entrepreneurial success. Nigerian entrepreneurs face an uphill task … Continue reading Building Resilience: Key to Entrepreneurial Success
How To Create a Winning Business Plan
The thought of starting a business can be both exciting and scary. Exciting, because you’ll finally have the opportunity to be your Boss, determine how much you can make and also be able to see first-hand the impacts you are making in the lives of others. On the other hand, it could be scary … Continue reading How To Create a Winning Business Plan
SWOT Analysis: What It Is and How to Use It to Drive Business Growth
If you are going to be successful as an entrepreneur, running your business, no matter what business it is, you will need more than just a great idea. Running a successful business necessitates a strategic approach to planning and execution. And if you are an entrepreneur in Nigeria with its dynamic business environment, then … Continue reading SWOT Analysis: What It Is and How to Use It to Drive Business Growth
These 3 AI Tools Can Help Your Business
The new rave in town is Artificial Intelligence (AI). While many of those who throw the words around use it as nothing more than just a buzzword, AI is more. It’s a transformative force reshaping various industries, including sales. That is why as an entrepreneur, you can’t afford to turn a blind eye to … Continue reading These 3 AI Tools Can Help Your Business
Video of the Week: Outside The Box With Brain Jotter
7th June 2024
“This is a case of ‘when God turns away captivity, it will be like them that dream’. Wow!.” These were the words of my colleague when she first saw the video of Queen Onwunachi who was blessed at the comedy show, Outside The Box With Brain Jotter. Read more about Social Media As we … Continue reading Video of the Week: Outside The Box With Brain Jotter
Apply For The Six-Month Interswitch EFT Engineering Program
If you are passionate about engineering and intend to take your skills to the next level, apply for the six-month Interswitch EFT Engineering Program and get exposed to hands-on experience in an innovative world. Read more about Opportunities What will you gain? Participants will work on real-life projects that have a meaningful impact on … Continue reading Apply For The Six-Month Interswitch EFT Engineering Program
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Apply For the ALX Africa Virtual Assistant (VA) Program
Are you interested in equipping yourself with virtual assistant skills and working for corporations as a virtual assistant? But you lack the money to pay for Virtual Assistants training, apply for the ALX Africa Virtual Assistant (VA) Program. Read more about Opportunities The ALX Africa Virtual Assistant (VA) Program is designed to be thought-provoking … Continue reading Apply For the ALX Africa Virtual Assistant (VA) Program
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Apply For the Growth Accelerator and Grant Competition in Ondo State
Business owners in Ondo State can win up to ₦3 million in grants by applying for the Growth Accelerator and Grant Competition. Launched by The Growth Hub, the program aims to connect business owners to opportunities that they were hitherto unaware of. Read more about Accelerators The Growth Hub aims to make the competition … Continue reading Apply For the Growth Accelerator and Grant Competition in Ondo State
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Health Concerns Halts Isaac Geralds’ Guinness World Record Attempt
Nigerians attempting to break Guinness World Records are numerous, but only a few stand out for trying to make a meaningful societal impact, and Isaac Geralds is one of them. Singer Isaac Geralds set out to break the 105 hours of sing-a-thon set by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare in 2012 and create a new … Continue reading Health Concerns Halts Isaac Geralds’ Guinness World Record Attempt
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How To Become a Social Media Manager
Do you love using social media apps like Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram? Are you good at creating posts that get lots of likes, shares, and comments? If so, you might make a great social media manager! A social media manager is in charge of representing a company or brand on social media. Their … Continue reading How To Become a Social Media Manager
10 Business Sectors with High Growth Potential in Nigeria
6th June 2024
Nigeria has one of the largest economies in Africa with lots of room for continued expansion. The country’s huge population of over 200 million people, abundant natural resources, and emerging middle class provide entrepreneurs with exciting market opportunities across various sectors. Here are the top 10 business sectors showing high growth potential in Nigeria: … Continue reading 10 Business Sectors with High Growth Potential in Nigeria
Top 10 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Business in Nigeria
Starting a business requires capital investment, whether it’s for expenses like equipment, inventory, marketing or hiring employees. However, securing funding can be one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face in Nigeria. With limited options from banks and investors, you need to get creative about raising the funds your business needs. Here are the top … Continue reading Top 10 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Business in Nigeria
Men You Should Know: Tope Awotona
Tope Awotona has achieved remarkable success as a tech entrepreneur and founder of the hugely popular scheduling app Calendly. His story is of perseverance, innovation, and turning personal tragedy into motivation to carry on his family’s entrepreneurial legacy. Read more about Men You Should Know Early Life and Adversity Overcome Awotona was born in … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Tope Awotona
Distinction Campus Quizathon 2024
The stage is set for an intellectual showdown as FlexiSAF Edusoft Limited proudly announces the Distinction Campus Quizathon 2024. This prestigious event promises to be a highlight of the academic year for schools, especially tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Visit here to learn more and register for it. Read more about Opportunities FlexiSAF Edusoft Limited is … Continue reading Distinction Campus Quizathon 2024
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StarNews and Global Black Economic Forum Launch Business Competition
Africa’s leading video streaming platform, StarNews Mobile and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) opened a call for applications https://bit.ly/starnewsbiz for the launch of their Business Competition in Lagos, Nigeria. In partnership with MTN and the United Nations Agency for International Development (USAID), the initiative will empower Nigeria’s most promising businesses classified as Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with … Continue reading StarNews and Global Black Economic Forum Launch Business Competition
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Apply For the Science by Women Program
African women seeking to make a significant impact in scientific research and technology aimed at tackling the myriad of problems confronting the health, food security, agriculture, energy, water, and climate change sectors of the continent can apply for the Science by Women program. Read more about Grants The Science by Women program is organized … Continue reading Apply For the Science by Women Program
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Apply For the GET Compass Program
If you are a small and medium-scale enterprise that is in search of grants to boost your business, apply for the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) Compass program. With the GET Compass program, SMEs can get business grants of up to 2 million naira to scale up their businesses and be exposed to platforms that … Continue reading Apply For the GET Compass Program
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Top 10 Avenues to Make Money on Social Media
Social media has billions of users across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, and more. The eyeballs on social media provide avenues to make money, with the right strategies. Thus, this article shares the top 10 avenues to make money on social media. Read more about Social Media Become an Influencer One of … Continue reading Top 10 Avenues to Make Money on Social Media
Customer Retention Strategies for Nigerian Businesses
Attracting new customers is crucial for any business, but retaining your existing customers is just as important. It costs much more to constantly acquire new customers compared to keeping your current ones happy. Why is customer retention so valuable? Repeat customers tend to be more profitable over time. They are also much more likely … Continue reading Customer Retention Strategies for Nigerian Businesses
Stanbic IBTC Blue Internship Program 2024
5th June 2024
Applications are currently open for the 2024 Stanbic IBTC Bank Blue Internship Program. This program is designed by the Stanbic IBTC Group to build capacity and create a sustainable talent pipeline by developing young, trained undergraduates for the future. The 2024 Stanbic IBTC Bank Blue Internship Program offers an intensive and unique opportunity for … Continue reading Stanbic IBTC Blue Internship Program 2024
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