The Role of Technology in Future-Proofing Your Business
Businesses in today’s world face a unique set of challenges: rapid technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, and a globalized, competitive marketplace. If they are going to sustain long-term growth, they must adopt strategies that respond to today’s demands and also anticipate and adapt to future shifts. Future-proofing your business—ensuring it remains adaptable and resilient […]
Apply for the IHS Skills Acquisition Program for Nigerian Graduates
IHS Towers, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, is inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for a place in the IHS Skills Acquisition Program. This initiative is designed to train graduates of tertiary institutions and help them acquire skills that they will find useful in their chosen […]
How to Change Your Career Path at 30: A Detailed Guide
Landing a job in your early to mid-twenties is a challenge, especially in countries like Nigeria. It’s even more of an uphill task to switch industries in your thirties. But starting over at that stage of life is not impossible. With the right kind of planning and attitude, you’ll learn how to change your […]
Navigating Changes in Business Regulations in 2025
In the past few years, Nigeria has introduced several rules and guidelines for commercial and industrial concerns operating within its borders. While some of them have been in place for a while, many have only recently been enacted. All of this means that we’re going to see significant shifts in the country’s business regulations […]
Apply for the Nestle Nigeria Community Scholarship Program 2025
Nestlé has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Community Scholarship Program. The Nestle Nigeria Community Scholarship, which Nestle says affirms its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders, is specifically designed for outstanding senior secondary and tertiary students studying Science and Technology. The scholarship aims to support students from communities […]
Expert Insights and Industry Trends: Learning Opportunities at the Connect Nigeria Business Mixer
Would you like to know the latest winning strategies in sales and marketing? What about understanding the peculiarities of the Nigerian market and ways your startup can succeed in it? Are there questions around scaling an SME that you’re seeking answers to? You will find the information you need at the Connect Nigeria Business […]
Steps to Start a Cement Retail Business in Nigeria
There’s a huge demand for housing and commercial real estate in Nigeria. According to its government, the country has a housing deficit of 28 million units. More construction is needed to fill that gap. And that requires, among other things, tons of cement. You can make a lot of money addressing this need if […]
The IFT Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge 2024
If you are developing a project that could improve food production locally or globally, you may consider applying for the IFT Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge. This program identifies food projects and provides them with substantial funding to build out their ideas into tangible solutions. Applications are currently open for the 2024 […]
How to Prepare Your Business for Q1 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, companies across Nigeria are starting to take stock of their performance throughout the year. If you run a business, now is the time to begin that process for your enterprise. But more than merely looking back over the recent past, you’ll want to plan for the future. This […]
Apply for the KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition 2025
Applications are currently being accepted from female entrepreneurs who want to join the KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition. Organized by global corporate consultancy firm KPMG, this competition is designed to identify and support high-growth ventures owned and led by women in Africa. Eligible businesses may be in one of a wide range of […]
6 Challenges of Retail Business in Nigeria and How to Overcome Them
Retail plays an important role in the Nigerian economy. It links both ends of the product distribution chain in most industries, ensuring that items of value reach consumers from producers and wholesalers. So it’s easy to see why operating in this space is potentially lucrative. However, the challenges of retail business in Nigeria are […]
Apply for the Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship 2025
Applications are currently open for the Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship. It is an international, year-round program designed to support undergraduate and graduate students who are in the early stages of developing a social impact initiative. Read more about Opportunities The Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship is fully virtual, providing a platform for student leaders and […]
Elevate Your Business Through the CN Business Mixer
The Connect Nigeria Business Mixer makes a return this November. The CN Business Mixer is a gathering of startup founders, corporate executives, industry leaders, and opinion shapers from across the world of commerce. This event takes place in a relaxed atmosphere, one that’s conducive to networking. And that’s the prime reason it’s held—to allow […]
Dell Technologies Envision the Future Competition 2025
Dell Technologies is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Envision the Future Competition. This annual contest invites senior undergraduate students from universities across the Middle East and Africa to showcase their innovative graduation projects. The aim is to encourage students to contribute actively to the evolution of IT while gaining […]
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, November 2024
These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the first week of November 2024. International Product Growth Manager, Meta Nigeria Meta wants to hire a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of International Product Growth Manager at its Nigeria operations. This person will work to ensure that the company’s apps […]
10 Business Trends to Watch in 2025
What will be the 10 business trends of 2025? Will we see new technologies take root in commerce and industry? Are innovative work models about to emerge? Can we expect a renewed focus on health, wellness, and humane practices? Or is the near future so unpredictable that any venture at guessing would not be […]