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Syspera: In It to Win It

Ubong Kingsley- Udoh, CEO/Principal Analyst, SYSPERA, talks about challenges involved with starting up a new business, how small businesses should view competitors and what the future holds for SYSPERA in this interview with Connect Nigeria. CN: What are the

Our Goal is to Cater to 10,000 Customers Daily – Igwe Twins

The Igwe Twins (Tobias and Titus Igwe), owners of Speedmeals Mobile Kitchen, are gradually etching a name for themselves in the eatery business in Nigeria. They currently cater to a thousand customers in urban Lagos but plan to feed

Owen Launches New Education Software Tool in Nigeria

Owen Software Corporation has introduced its flagship software solution, the Pathevo, to the Nigerian market. Pathevo is a fast-growing education and career planning software used by individuals pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, otherwise known as STEM. Stakeholders

Asus Launches Two Intel-powered Devices in Nigeria

Asustek, the third largest PC manufacturer in the world, has partnered with Intel corporation to launch two Intel-powered devices comprising the Asus fonepad 7 and the Asus Transformer Book T100 with features fit for the Nigerian market. Both tablets are

FOREX TIME Participates in Shanghai International Money Fair

The European Union regulated and global forex broker, ForexTime Ltd (FXTM), has displayed its strong growth and development plans as it recently announced it will participate in the 11th Shanghai International Money Fair, the renowned personal and corporate financial

Tony Elumelu made $123 million in 3 Weeks

Nigeria’s business magnate and former UBA CEO, Tony Elumelu, made $123 million in three weeks between November 1 and November 21 2013, as shares of Transcorp Plc surged by 186 percent within that period. According to a report by Forbes

NiRA Urges Adoption of dot ng

By Michael Abimboye Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has urged the Nigerian internet community to adopt the nation’s country code top level domain, .ng . Speaking at recent function in Lagos, NiRA’s president, Mary Uduma, said the country stands to

Micro and Small Scale Food Processing Will Spur Economic Growth – Expert

The importance of micro and small scale food processing and agriculture was emphasised recently at the Omolayole Annual Management Lecture Series held in honour of Dr. Michael Omolayole, former chairman and managing director, Lever Brothers Nigeria Plc. The event, which

Have You Considered Outsourcing that Business Operation?

Are you a small or medium-sized business owner but haven’t given much thought, if any, to outsourcing some essential aspect of your business? Some small and successful companies have been known to adopt this method, which has worked in promoting

African Exchange Holdings Delivers on Receipts System

The Nigerian Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have, together, conducted a technical walkthrough of a pioneering electronic warehouse receipt platform deployed by Africa Exchange Holdings (AFEX). The platform enables Nigerian farmers, cooperatives

Nigeria Attracts N205 Billion Investment to Retail Sector in Two Years

Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, has disclosed that over N205.4 billion worth of new investments were made into the country’s retail sector the past two years. The minister made the disclosure during the launching of the

MSMEs, Solution to Unemployment – CBN

Mr. Tunde Lemo, Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor, has highlighted the need for focus on the development of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, noting that the sector holds the key to solving the rising unemployment in

A Chef’s Dream: Making Fortunes Out of Cookies

Growing up, Tolu was not the kind of guy that absented himself from the kitchen. But he never imagined his source of livelihood would come from putting long hours in the kitchen with mittens around his hands and working ovens.

Two Perspectives That Will Change Your View of Start-ups

If you own a business start-up or plan to set up one soon, there is a good chance you have come across this statement: “Over 70 percent of businesses do not survive the first two years.” Start-ups are challenging, and

Ask the Artist: Abeke Makeovers

Beautification and bridal make-up is on the rise as a career among young women with entrepreneurial acumen. Though an old art, the business savvy have taken it a notch higher globally. In Nigeria, several brand names abound. Among the highly

How To ‘Start Up’ a Business (6 Great Tips to Starting Out Strong)

Entrepreneurs are a wonderful lot that venture through a life riddled with uncertainties for two reasons. First; they are really concerned about starting up a particular business; two, they love being their own boss. Those worthy to be called

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