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8th January 2025

  The start of a new year is the perfect time to set fresh goals and map out a clear path for your business. An effective action plan is more than just a list of tasks—it’s a strategic guide that helps you stay focused, track progress, and achieve results. Whether you’re aiming to grow your … Continue reading Creating an Action Plan for Your Business in the New Year

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TECH

7th January 2025

  Founding and running a tech startup is currently one of the most attractive things for young, educated Nigerians to do. At least on the surface, the idea of deploying contemporary technologies to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems—and being funded to the tune of hefty sums –seems quite alluring. But what if … Continue reading What Does it Take to Build a Tech Startup? A Brief Exploration of Needs

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Opportunities

  Applications are currently open for the TractionBoost Accelerator Program. This two-month program caters to early-stage startups that are finding their feet with product testing and customer acquisition. If your startup is presently at this stage of development and you’d like to gain the traction you need to secure pre-seed funding, here’s an opportunity you … Continue reading Apply for the TractionBoost Accelerator Program for Early-Stage Startups

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Opportunities

  Applications are currently ongoing for the HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator Program 2025. This program is open to startups that leverage contemporary technologies to solve problems related to healthcare delivery. If this describes your startup, you may want to apply for a chance to receive support that will enable it to grow. Read more about Opportunities … Continue reading Apply for the HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator Program 2025

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BUSINESS

  There’s a very high demand for rice in Nigeria. Although much of this demand is met by imports, the country does produce several million tons of grain annually. However, the storage and processing facilities that currently exist in Nigeria are not sufficient for catering to the quantity of rice grown on paddy fields. As … Continue reading Best States to Set Up a Rice Milling Business in Nigeria

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CAREER

  The typical worker wants to climb up their career ladder, and do so fairly rapidly. Making this sort of progress allows them to receive greater recognition in their industry, and claim better remuneration for their job. But to attain such heights, you’ll need to know how to prepare for career growth. Read more about Career … Continue reading How to Prepare for Career Growth in 2025: A Simple Guide

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Opportunities

  Applications are currently open for the SWEEP Training Program for Nigerian women entrepreneurs. SWEEP stands for ‘Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reforms’. This initiative has been set up to help women-owned and led businesses overcome the challenges that they face in the procurement sector. If you are a woman who runs a … Continue reading The SWEEP Training Program for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

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Opportunities

  These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the first week of January 2025. Software Engineering Team Lead, M-KOPA M-KOPA wants to hire a Software Engineering Team Lead. This person will lead, coach, and contribute to a team in the repayments product group. He or she will support the development and … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, First Week of January 2025

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BUSINESS

  The new year is a time of fresh starts, excitement, and an eagerness for change. For businesses, it’s a golden opportunity to connect with customers who are looking to kick off the year on a high note. Running successful new year sales can set the tone for your business, build customer loyalty, and boost … Continue reading Running Successful New Year Sales and Promotions

By chidiogo-akaelu

Opportunities

  Discover exciting new job opportunities in Nigeria! Don’t miss your chance to explore the latest vacancies and take your career to the next level. IT Security Analyst, Stanbic IBTC Bank Stanbic IBTC Bank wants to hire an IT Security Analyst. This person will perform security monitoring and incident handling, administer and maintain the integrity … Continue reading Job Vacancies in Nigeria

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EDUCATION

6th January 2025

  Think Canada Education Fair, the premier platform connecting Nigerian students to top Canadian educational institutions, is excited to announce its upcoming roadshow in Ibadan and Benin City. The Ibadan city tour, scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 25th, promises an unparalleled opportunity for students, parents, and educators to engage with representatives from … Continue reading Think Canada Education Fair Announces Exciting Roadshow in Ibadan

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Gospel music

  JayMikee, whose full name is Joshua Mike Bamiloye, stands out as a remarkable figure in the Nigerian gospel music landscape. Renowned for his ability to seamlessly blend contemporary sounds with spiritually uplifting lyrics, he has consistently created music that touches lives and glorifies God. His latest album, Momoore, is a shining example of this … Continue reading Momoore – “I am grateful” by JayMikee

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Gospel music

  Nigerian gospel artist and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to minister at President Donald J. Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast., scheduled for January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Read more about Gospel Music Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast This gathering, a faith-based, non-partisan event traditionally held every four years before the swearing-in of a U.S. president, … Continue reading Nathaniel Bassey to Minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

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BUSINESS Finance

5th January 2025

  If you run a startup, your Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be one of your most important hires. The CFO is not only responsible for managing finances but also plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, optimizing cash flow, and guiding the business through periods of growth and uncertainty. So you must … Continue reading How to Hire a Chief Financial Officer for Your New Startup

By ikenna-nwachukwu

BUSINESS

  Corporate clients can add a lot to your business—stable patronage, increased revenues, and the credibility that rubs off on your venture via their association with it. It’s therefore not surprising that many SMEs are keen on landing vendees in this class. But a lot of them still don’t know how to secure corporate clients. … Continue reading How to Secure Corporate Clients for Your Small Business

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BUSINESS

  In the world of governance, policymaking, and social change, individuals who identify opportunities to influence public policy are often referred to as “policy entrepreneurs.” These are persons who actively promote new ideas, push for reforms, and seek to address issues of public concern. If you would like to know how to become a policy … Continue reading How to Become a Policy Entrepreneur in Nigeria

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BUSINESS Finance

  Businesses in Nigeria are required by law to file their tax returns annually. A tax return is a document that is filed to report income, claim deductions, calculate tax liability, and pay relevant taxes. If you don’t already know how to file your small business taxes, you’ll want to learn about it, just so … Continue reading How to File Your Small Business Taxes in Nigeria

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FinTech

  Juicyway, a Nigerian FinTech startup that enables cross-border multi-currency payments, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding. It is expected to deploy this in its expansion efforts, as it seeks to strengthen its operations across Nigeria, Canada, the US, and the UK. Read more about Business Leading the investment in this round was P1 … Continue reading Nigerian Startup Juicyway Gets $3 Million Pre-Seed Funding

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Opportunities

  Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 AWARD Leadership Program, aimed at empowering young African women in agricultural sciences. This program is open to women under the age of 35 from selected African countries, including Nigeria. Read more about Personal Development Funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and managed by the … Continue reading The AWARD Leadership Program for African Women in Agriculture

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Opportunities

  Applications are currently open for the Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Program (OGTAP). The Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Program trains enrollees in the technical operations within the oil and gas industry. If you would like to build a career as a technician in this sector, you may consider applying for a place in this … Continue reading Apply for the Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeship Program 2025

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Opportunities

  Coronation, a leading financial services organization, is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for a place in its Graduate Trainee Program. The Coronation 2025 Graduate Trainee Program aims to attract top talent to companies in its ecosystem. Trainees will gain practical experience, access training that’s tailored to them, and quality mentorship from experienced professionals. … Continue reading Apply for the Coronation Graduate Trainee Program for Entry-Level Talent

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Opportunities

  Access Bank is inviting businesses at various stages of development to apply for a place in its Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program. This initiative cultivates a consciousness of corporate Nigeria’s environmental and social concerns. It particularly targets startups and companies active in the environmental domain that are developing solutions that address these concerns. Read more … Continue reading Apply for the Access Bank Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program 2025

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BUSINESS

2nd January 2025

  The success of your startup greatly depends on the quality of staff you assemble for it. If they are skilled and motivated, they’ll do great work and generate results that push your business forward. So you must know how to build a competent team. Read more about Business Too many establishments fail to achieve a … Continue reading How to Build a Competent Team at Your Startup

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Opportunities

  Applications are currently ongoing for the THRIVE Academy Pre-Accelerator for AgriTech startups. This program is a 12-week pre-accelerator designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers who intend to turn their innovations into revenue-generating solutions. If you run a venture or are conducting research in the AgriTech space, here’s a chance for you to receive … Continue reading Applications Open for the THRIVE Academy Pre-Accelerator for AgriTech Startups

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Finance

  In Nigeria, the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is issued by tax authorities and serves as your financial or tax identity as far as the Nigerian government is concerned. As such, individuals and organizations running a business in Nigeria are required to have one. Read more about Finance TIN is issued to corporate bodies by the … Continue reading Facts about Nigeria’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) You Should Know 

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Finance

  If you run a business in Nigeria, you should know that it must pay taxes to the government. This is standard practice across the world. It applies unless your business generates income below a certain threshold, in which case it would be exempted from paying some of those taxes. As an entrepreneur, you’d want … Continue reading 9 Business Taxes in Nigeria You Should Know

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CAREER

  Startups are only as good as the quality of work their staff does. If you’re building a startup, you’ll want to put together a team that’s skilled and passionate enough to deliver growth. A big part of achieving success on this front is filling roles effectively from the start. So you must know how … Continue reading How to Onboard New Employees at Your Startup

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Opportunities

  Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions provider, is calling on talented young individuals with a desire to build a dynamic career, to apply for its Future Talent Program. Through the program, the company aims to train the next generation of innovators who will help it attain greater heights. Read more … Continue reading Apply for the Tetra Pak Nigeria Graduate Future Talent Program 2025

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BUSINESS

1st January 2025

  In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just good products and services. It’s about connections—meaningful, strategic partnerships that fuel growth, innovation, and resilience. That’s where Club Connect comes in, a dynamic business community designed to help entrepreneurs and organizations launch, scale, and improve their operations. Read more about Business … Continue reading Why Your Business Should Join Club Connect in 2025

By chidozie-ahaneku

Finance

  With the arrival of 2025, it’s the perfect time to set new goals and refine strategies for financial growth. Whether you’re aiming to save more, invest smarter, or clear debt, the start of a new year offers a blank slate for crafting your Money Resolution. Read more about Finance Why a Money Resolution Matters Financial … Continue reading 2025 is Here! Let’s Make It the Year of Financial Growth

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