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Google Introduces 3 Initiatives To Empower African Women
10th March 2023
Google has introduced three new initiatives to support and empower African women entrepreneurs in recognition of International Women’s Day. The initiatives include the Hustle Academy for Women-Led SMEs, the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort, and a social media series celebrating inspiring women in Africa’s technology sector. Read more about Opportunities This … Continue reading Google Introduces 3 Initiatives To Empower African Women
7 Steps to Investing in Real Estate by House Hacking
Real estate investing has always been a popular choice for investors seeking to build long-term wealth. House hacking is an approach to investing in real estate that allows investors to live in their investment property while earning rental income. In this article, we will outline seven steps to investing in real estate by house … Continue reading 7 Steps to Investing in Real Estate by House Hacking
Brands We Love: Dataflex
Just as their peers elsewhere in the world have done, Nigerian businesses are increasingly adopting technologies that enable them to achieve more across their operations. They are doing so because they have witnessed the benefits that these tools can yield: lower costs, higher output, better quality outcomes, and increased revenues and profits. The technologies … Continue reading Brands We Love: Dataflex
The Baker Hughes Engineering and Technology Graduate Internship Program 2023
Baker Hughes, one of the world’s leading oil field service companies, is inviting students and recent graduates from engineering and technology disciplines to apply for its internship program. This 12-month program is built for persons who want to gain first-hand, on-the-job experience and acquire skills that they would find useful in their careers. Read … Continue reading The Baker Hughes Engineering and Technology Graduate Internship Program 2023
How TEMSI Is Providing Support to Tech Marketers
9th March 2023
During one of her visits to Lagos, Ore Badmus met Izzie Ekong at a Christmas dinner party and they got along well. They formed a friendship, which later developed into a partnership, making them co-founders. Read more about Tech Both Izzie and Ore are marketers and they established the Tech Marketers Support Initiative (TEMSI) … Continue reading How TEMSI Is Providing Support to Tech Marketers
From a Registered Business Name to a Private LLC
When businesses in Nigeria register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), they either do so as a ‘Business Name,’ or incorporate a company (a Private Limited Liability or Public Limited Company). Most businesses settle for the former, as it’s designed primarily for sole proprietorships (especially micro and small-scale enterprises). Bigger commercial and industrial concerns … Continue reading From a Registered Business Name to a Private LLC
The Access Corporation Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program
Access Corporation, the parent company of Access Bank, is organizing the Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program (WDEP) for businesswomen in Nigeria. This initiative, it aims to equip female entrepreneurs with the skills they need to digitize their businesses and take advantage of the growth potential that the online space offers their ventures. Read more about … Continue reading The Access Corporation Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Graduate Trainee Program 2023
Guaranty Trust Bank says it is recruiting suitably qualified persons for its Graduate Trainee Program. It is requesting applications from young graduates who are looking to build a career in the financial services industry. If you fit this description and would like to get a foot in the door at one of Nigeria’s leading … Continue reading Guaranty Trust Holding Company Graduate Trainee Program 2023
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Second Week of March 2023
These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the second week of March 2023. Read more about Opportunities Internal Auditor, Costarchem Costarchem wants to hire an Internal Auditor. This person will work to ensure that the company’s processes comply with risk management best practices. They will examine and analyze accounting records, … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Second Week of March 2023
Bruised But Unbowed: Jennifer Efidi
8th March 2023
Today being International Women’s Day, we spotlight Jennifer Efidi, a resident in Lagos state, who on February 25th, was allegedly assaulted by thugs while she was waiting to cast her vote at Polling Unit 065 in Surulere. Despite suffering injuries to her face from the attack, she went back later to cast her vote. … Continue reading Bruised But Unbowed: Jennifer Efidi
7 Most Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
On International Women’s Day, we cast the spotlight on some of Nigeria’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs. These figures have stood strong and excelled in an arena that’s still largely dominated by men. Read more about Business Some of these women have been around in commerce and industry for several decades. Others have made their … Continue reading 7 Most Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Brands We Love: Severe Nature
The output from Nigeria’s fashion scene has evolved in significant ways since it began to be influenced by western styles a century or more ago. The chroniclers of this change have reported its transition from a space inhabited by a few design types to one that presently brims with uniqueness and difference. It’s now … Continue reading Brands We Love: Severe Nature
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th annually to recognize the socio-economic, and political achievements of women worldwide. The day also serves as a call to action for gender equality and women’s rights. It’s a time to celebrate the progress made by women and to highlight the ongoing struggles they face. This … Continue reading International Women’s Day
Flutterwave Dispels Hacking Rumour
Multiple media outlets reported on Sunday that Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company, was allegedly robbed of more than ₦2.9 billion ($6.3 million) by hackers. The first report of the incident stated that ₦2,949,557,867, had been illegally transferred from Flutterwave’s account. Despite these claims, Yewande Akomolafe-Kalu, Head of Branding and Storytelling at Flutterwave, stated that … Continue reading Flutterwave Dispels Hacking Rumour
The Jumpstarter Global Pitch Competition for Startups
The Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund is organizing a pitch competition for startups from across the world. The Jumpstarter Global Pitch, as it’s called, offers innovative tech-driven ventures the opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of their solutions, for a chance to win a share of $5 million in investments. If you are looking for … Continue reading The Jumpstarter Global Pitch Competition for Startups
How Real Estate Businesses Can Attract Clients Through Social Media
7th March 2023
Social media holds great promise for real estate businesses. With millions of users, online social networking platforms offer inexhaustible opportunities for such companies to market their property to potential clients. If used strategically, they could multiply patronage and boost bottom lines. Read more about Real Estate But simply being present on social media won’t … Continue reading How Real Estate Businesses Can Attract Clients Through Social Media
Keep Your Business Active on the CAC Portal
6th March 2023
If you have not checked the status of your business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in a long while, now is a good time to do so. There’s a good chance that your business is listed as ‘INACTIVE’ on their portal. And if this is the case, it doesn’t bode well for your … Continue reading Keep Your Business Active on the CAC Portal
The Procter & Gamble Learnership Program 2023
Procter & Gamble is currently accepting applications from persons who want to take on roles within it as part of its ‘Learnership’ program. This initiative, which is a ‘Multiple Function Internship Program,’ is open specifically to recent graduates who are looking to acquire and sharpen vital skills in the lead-up to a career in … Continue reading The Procter & Gamble Learnership Program 2023
Building a Successful Global Brand for the African Market
Africa is home to a vast and diverse market, with over 1.2 billion people and 54 countries. Despite the immense potential, the African market is often overlooked by global brands. This presents a unique opportunity for companies to build a global brand that resonates with the African consumer. Read more about Business The key … Continue reading Building a Successful Global Brand for the African Market
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Creating a Powerful Branding Experience for African Businesses
Creating a unique branding experience for African business owners requires a nuanced understanding of the cultural, social, and economic contexts in which they operate. Africa is a vast and diverse continent, with over 1.3 billion people spread across 54 countries. Each country has its unique cultural and linguistic heritage, which shapes the way people … Continue reading Creating a Powerful Branding Experience for African Businesses
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6 Nigerian Apps for Cross-Border Payments
4th March 2023
There’s no shortage of inexpensive digital platforms supporting local transactions. But when it comes to cross-border payments, Nigerians have to part with significant fees just to send and receive money. Most of the better-known options for international transfers charge a good chunk of their users’ funds. Others offer services so limited, utilizing them can … Continue reading 6 Nigerian Apps for Cross-Border Payments
The ARM Young Talent Program 2023 for Nigerian University Students
Asset and Resource Management (ARM), one of Nigeria’s leading investment advisory firms, is organizing an internship program for Nigerian university students. It is calling on undergraduates who are creative thinkers and smart problem solvers to apply for this program, which it calls the ARM Young Talent Program (AYTP). If you fit this description and … Continue reading The ARM Young Talent Program 2023 for Nigerian University Students
Who Is Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour?
Gbadebo Chinedu Rhodes-Vivour, who also goes by the nickname GRV, is a Nigerian who was born on March 8th, 1983. He is an architect, activist, and politician. In the forthcoming 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial election, he will be representing the Labour Party (LP) as their gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State. In the 2019 Nigerian … Continue reading Who Is Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour?
20 Business Wisdom Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Bible
The Bible is not only a religious text but also a source of wisdom and inspiration for entrepreneurs. The Bible provides entrepreneurs with guidance and principles that they can apply to their businesses. Here are 20 business wisdom entrepreneurs can learn from the Bible: Read more about Business Diligence – Proverbs 13:4 “Lazy people … Continue reading 20 Business Wisdom Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Bible
7 Outbound Sales Strategies to Grow Your Business Revenues
3rd March 2023
Outbound sales strategies are approaches to selling in which the seller actively reaches out to potential customers and tries to convert them into leads, prospects, and (finally) paying customers. This differs from inbound selling, which happens when a business attempts to attract people to it. Read more about Business While inbound tactics (such as … Continue reading 7 Outbound Sales Strategies to Grow Your Business Revenues
Peter Obi Finally Speaks on 2023 Presidential Election
After the conclusion of Nigeria’s presidential election on February 25, 2023, which saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Tinubu declared the winner despite alleged irregularities, the Labour Party’s flagbearer, Peter Obi, has finally spoken out. Obi claims that his party was the true winner of the election and he will use all … Continue reading Peter Obi Finally Speaks on 2023 Presidential Election
Apply for the FATE Foundation Scholarship Program 2023
The FATE Foundation is currently accepting applications from persons who want to benefit from its Scholar Program. This scheme is part of the FATE Giving Initiative; it supports prospective students who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs and want to study a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or Art course at an institution of … Continue reading Apply for the FATE Foundation Scholarship Program 2023
Developing A Remote Work Culture for Your Tech Startup
Remote work has become increasingly popular in the tech industry worldwide, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Nigeria, remote work is still a relatively new concept, but it presents opportunities for tech startups to attract and retain top talent while also improving their bottom line. Developing a remote work culture requires intentional efforts to … Continue reading Developing A Remote Work Culture for Your Tech Startup
Craft a Marketing Message that Attracts More Customers
2nd March 2023
There’s more to marketing than publicizing your business across social platforms and communication channels. At the core of a successful marketing strategy lies a strong message, one that resonates with its recipients—the people you’re looking to reach with it. Such a message recognizes the individual and their aspirations identify their problem(s) and proposes a … Continue reading Craft a Marketing Message that Attracts More Customers
The Ericsson Graduate Program for Young Nigerian Graduates
Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications and networking company, says it is currently accepting applications from Nigerian graduates who want to take part in its Graduate Program. It is particularly looking for applicants who have recently obtained an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT and Information Systems. If you meet these criteria and you’re … Continue reading The Ericsson Graduate Program for Young Nigerian Graduates
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