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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

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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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BUSINESS

31st December 2024

  Your business exists to turn in profit, and do so consistently. If it’s making less than it spends, it’s in danger of failing at some point. As an entrepreneur, you should be totally invested in making your venture profitable. That’s a goal that a lot of your strategizing and execution should be aimed at … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Your Business Is Not Profitable

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Scholarships

  Are you an undergraduate student currently pursuing a degree in an Engineering or Science discipline at a university in Nigeria? You could win a scholarship from the Nigerian Institution of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES). The organization is inviting suitably qualified students from across the country to apply for the NIPES Scholarship 2025. Read … Continue reading The NIPES Scholarship 2025 for Nigerian Undergraduate Students

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BUSINESS

  Most entrepreneurs set up their business in the hopes that it would persist over the long term. But all the evidence says most don’t succeed at this. Almost 70% of businesses cease to exist before they are a decade old. It turns out that, to achieve enterprise longevity, you’ll need to know how to … Continue reading How to Build a Business That Lasts

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BUSINESS

  Organizations want to fill roles within them with quality talent. But it can be quite expensive and cumbersome to find and recruit people of this calibre. Besides being relatively uncommon, they’re also being hunted by competitors. The bidding war means that many a smaller company loses out on hiring them, and may have to … Continue reading Does Your Company Need a Graduate Trainee Program?

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Opportunities

  Visa, the global payment card company, is organizing an accelerator for FinTechs in Africa. The Visa Africa Accelerator Program aims to connect the continent’s most promising financial technology startups with mentorship, new technologies, and investments. If you have founded and are currently building a FinTech, here’s an opportunity you may want to explore. Read … Continue reading Apply for the Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2025 for FinTech Startups

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Opportunities

  Applications are currently open for the 100X Impact Accelerator. If you run a social venture that’s addressing pressing issues related to the environment, governance, healthcare, and education, and you would like to receive the technical support and funding you need to scale, this is an opportunity you may want to take advantage of. Read … Continue reading Apply for the 100X Impact Accelerator 2025 for Social Ventures

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BUSINESS

  If you run a family business, you’re probably just as concerned about everyday operations as other kinds of commercial establishments. However, at the back of your mind, you may well be concerned about the business surviving beyond your lifetime and being succeeded by younger relatives. Read more about Business The good news is that you … Continue reading How to Ensure the Long-Term Survival of Your Family Business

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BUSINESS

28th December 2024

  As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your business finances. Conducting a thorough financial review helps you understand how your business has performed, what challenges you faced, and what opportunities lie ahead. It’s more than just looking at numbers; it’s about making sense of your financial health and … Continue reading How to Conduct an End-of-Year Financial Review for Your Business

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Personal Development

  The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and creating special memories. But for many people, it can also be a stressful period, especially when trying to juggle work responsibilities with several other commitments. Achieving a good work-life balance during the holidays is essential for both mental and physical well-being. Here’s why … Continue reading The Importance of Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

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BUSINESS

  Evaluating your marketing strategies is essential for understanding what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve in the coming year. It’s not just about looking at numbers; it’s about digging deeper into how your strategies align with your goals and how they connect with your audience. Here’s how you can effectively evaluate your marketing … Continue reading Evaluating Your Marketing Strategies for the Year

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BUSINESS

  As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on how your business has performed over the past twelve months. Taking stock of your progress not only helps you celebrate your wins but also identifies areas for improvement. One of the best tools for this reflection is a … Continue reading End-of-Year SWOT Analysis for Your Business

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BUSINESS

27th December 2024

  The Christmas season is a time for sharing, and Connect Nigeria is making it even more special with an irresistible offer! For a limited time only, enjoy our Buy-One-Get-One-Free Christmas Deals, designed to double the joy of your business this Christmas season. With just a few days left, this is your chance to grab … Continue reading Don’t Miss Out on Connect Nigeria’s Buy-One-Get-One-Free Christmas Deals

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Personal Development

26th December 2024

  Every year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions, hoping to make a fresh start or achieve big goals. Unfortunately, many of these resolutions end up abandoned by March. Whether it’s a plan to lose weight, save money, or learn a new skill, it’s easy to get excited at the beginning but lose momentum … Continue reading How to Create Effective New Year’s Resolutions for 2025

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LIFESTYLE

  The holiday season in Nigeria is a lively and vibrant time. From Christmas carols on the radio to colourful decorations lining the streets, the air feels festive and full of joy. But with the celebrations comes one inevitable task: shopping. Holiday shopping can be exciting but also overwhelming, especially with crowded markets, fluctuating prices, … Continue reading Holiday Shopping Tips for Nigerians

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Personal Development

  The holidays are a special time of year. Whether it’s Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other festive occasion, these moments bring people together. Amid the twinkling lights, cheerful music, and warm gatherings, one thing stands out as the most important: family. Spending quality time with loved ones during the holidays creates lasting memories, strengthens bonds, … Continue reading The Importance of Family During the Holidays

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LIFESTYLE

  Nigerian holiday parties are a vibrant mix of culture, style, and celebration. Whether it’s a Christmas gathering, a New Year’s event, or an end-of-year party, these occasions are an opportunity to dress to impress. As Nigerians, we are known for our love of fashion, and the holidays take this to the next level. Choosing … Continue reading How to Dress for a Nigerian Holiday Party (For Men and Women)

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BUSINESS

25th December 2024

Time is ticking, but there’s still a chance to take advantage of the unbeatable Connect Nigeria Christmas Deal! This Christmas season, we’re giving your business the ultimate holiday gift with our Buy One, Get One Free offer. Read more about Tourism Why Should You Act Fast? Double the Value: With the Connect Nigeria Christmas Deal, you’ll … Continue reading The Connect Nigeria Christmas Deal is Still On. Hurry Now!

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BUSINESS

24th December 2024

  Instagram is a favourite social media platform for people who love well-taken pictures and engaging videos. But while it’s popular for the millions of images and clips uploaded to it every day, its numerous active users also make it a great place to sell things. If you’re an aspiring fashion entrepreneur looking to begin … Continue reading How to Start a Clothing Business on Instagram: A Simple Guide

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Opportunities

  WEMA Bank, in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation and the Enterprise Development Center (EDC), has birthed an initiative aimed at supporting young female entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the entrepreneurial and managerial skills they need to lead and grow their businesses. The SARA By WEMA Transforming Nigerian Youths Program, as it is called, will train … Continue reading The SARA by WEMA Transforming Nigerian Youths Program

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Opportunities

  NOVA Bank, a commercial banking institution active in investment, wholesale, retail, and digital banking, invites qualified Nigerian graduates to apply for a place in the NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Program. If you would like to begin a career in Nigeria’s banking industry, you may consider taking advantage of this opportunity. Read more about Opportunities The … Continue reading Apply for the NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2025

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Personal Development

  As the year draws to a close, many businesses will either scale down their operations or take a full break. If you’re an employee at such establishments, you’ll be thinking about how to make the most of your time off work. The first ideas you’ll have may include spending time with family and friends, … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your Time Off Work this December

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BUSINESS

This Christmas season, let your business shine like never before with Connect Nigeria’s exclusive Christmas deal. Designed to help you capture the excitement and opportunities of the festive period, this deal (Buy One Get One Free) is about giving your brand the spotlight it deserves. Read more about Tourism Tap Into the Christmas Spirit The Christmas … Continue reading Grow Your Business with Connect Nigeria’s Christmas Deal

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