How to Build a Competent Team at Your Startup
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
Applications Open for the THRIVE Academy Pre-Accelerator for AgriTech Startups
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
Facts about Nigeria’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) You Should Know
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
9 Business Taxes in Nigeria You Should Know
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
How to Onboard New Employees at Your Startup
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
Apply for the Tetra Pak Nigeria Graduate Future Talent Program 2025
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
5 Reasons Why Your Business Is Not Profitable
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
The NIPES Scholarship 2025 for Nigerian Undergraduate Students
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
How to Build a Business That Lasts
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
Does Your Company Need a Graduate Trainee Program?
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?
Apply for the Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2025 for FinTech Startups
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
Apply for the 100X Impact Accelerator 2025 for Social Ventures
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
How to Ensure the Long-Term Survival of Your Family 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
How to Start a Clothing Business on Instagram: A Simple Guide
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
The SARA by WEMA Transforming Nigerian Youths Program
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
Apply for the NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2025
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 Tourism The … Continue reading Apply for the NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2025
How to Make the Most of Your Time Off Work this December
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
Access Bank Moves to Acquire South Africa’s Bidvest Bank
Access Holdings, through its banking subsidiary, Access Bank, is set to acquire a 100% stake in South Africa’s Bidvest Bank. News of this broke following disclosure in a filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday. Read more about Business The deal, which will see Nigeria’s largest bank by assets take over equity in a … Continue reading Access Bank Moves to Acquire South Africa’s Bidvest Bank
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Second Week of December 2024
12th December 2024
These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the second week of December 2024. Contract Advisor (Procurement), KPMG KPMG is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to take on the role of Contract Advisor. This person will provide advice and support regarding all contract-related issues. This covers drafting, renewing, negotiating, and … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Second Week of December 2024
How to Start a Business with No Money in 2025: A Quick Guide
The New Year comes with a hope for a fresh beginning. For some, this means getting healthier. Others aim to improve their spiritual lives. And not a few are looking to grow in their chosen careers. Aspiring entrepreneurs, on their part, may be mulling how to start a business with no money in the … Continue reading How to Start a Business with No Money in 2025: A Quick Guide
Nigerian FinTech Billboxx Gets $1.6 Million in Pre-seed Funding
Billboxx, a Nigerian startup that’s helping SMEs solve their cash flow problems, has secured $1.6 million in its pre-seed funding round. This was announced on Wednesday on multiple platforms. The company intends to deploy the funds to expansion efforts and add to its array of solutions. Read more about FinTech The round, which is made … Continue reading Nigerian FinTech Billboxx Gets $1.6 Million in Pre-seed Funding
Apply for the Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025
Qualcomm, a global leader in the production of semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology, is organizing the Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. It is inviting early-stage startups from across the continent to apply, especially if they want to access business coaching, engineering consultations, and guidance on protecting their intellectual property. Read … Continue reading Apply for the Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, December 2024
9th December 2024
These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the first week of December 2024. Accountant, Swift Networks Swift Networks wants to hire an Accountant. Whoever takes on this role will ensure that the company’s financial transactions are up-to-date and properly documented. He or she will also prepare reports for management, prepare … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, December 2024
How 2024 Revolutionized the FinTech Landscape in Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria’s FinTech scene continued on the upward trajectory that it had begun driving years ago. From digital payments to blockchain solutions, crowdfunded investment platforms and democratized insurance, there’s so much going on in the space. Most of it didn’t even exist a decade ago. This article celebrates this rapid growth by highlighting … Continue reading How 2024 Revolutionized the FinTech Landscape in Nigeria
3 Things Business Owners Must Do Before the End of the Year
5th December 2024
It’s been a busy and challenging year for the Nigerian economy. Companies large and small have had their share of wins and struggles. And as we approach the final days of the annual grind, it’s time to reflect on what’s gone on and plan for the future ahead. To tick these boxes, you’ll need … Continue reading 3 Things Business Owners Must Do Before the End of the Year
The Federal Scholarship Board BEA Scholarship Awards 2025-2026
The Federal Ministry of Education invites qualified candidates to apply for the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards. If you are a Nigerian looking to study abroad at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, you may consider applying for this opportunity. It gives you a chance to do so while having your tuition fees covered … Continue reading The Federal Scholarship Board BEA Scholarship Awards 2025-2026
Key Business Trends of 2024: Lessons to Shape Your 2025 Strategy
2nd December 2024
Organizations looking to achieve greater things in 2025 must review the key business trends of 2024. Doing so will give them a good grasp of where the business world is headed and how they can find their place in the future. In this article, we’ll review the major business trends that defined 2024, and … Continue reading Key Business Trends of 2024: Lessons to Shape Your 2025 Strategy
Apply for the PremiumTrust Graduate Trainee Program 2025
26th November 2024
PremiumTrust Bank is accepting applications from young Nigerians who want to join the PremiumTrust Graduate Trainee Program. If you would like to begin a career in the banking industry, this is an opportunity for you to gain experience and build the competencies you need to commence that journey. Read more about Opportunities Through this program, … Continue reading Apply for the PremiumTrust Graduate Trainee Program 2025
Top 10 HealthTech Companies in Nigeria
The contemporary technology revolution is disrupting entire industries and changing the way organizations in those domains operate. It’s also birthing new ventures, leveraging digital applications to simplify processes. HealthTech companies in Nigeria are towing this path, with revolutionary solutions that cater to the everyday Nigerian. Read more about Business HealthTech lies at the intersection of … Continue reading Top 10 HealthTech Companies in Nigeria
Apply for the 2024 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship for Students
The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship is now accepting applications from Nigerian students. Starting in 1998, the scholarship program, fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia, has provided full financial support to exceptional Nigerian youth pursuing higher education. Each year, 100 new applicants receive the scholarship, and those who are already beneficiaries can renew their support … Continue reading Apply for the 2024 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship for Students