Archives Tag: entrepreneurs

Press Release

April 19, 2022

  Have you built a post-revenue business? Do you have at least five years of experience building a startup? Are you willing to share your experience with young aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs that are solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation? Then, Savvy is looking for you to serve as a mentor … Continue reading Winter 2021 Call For Mentors: Savvy Fellowship Program

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TECH

April 19, 2022

  As inflationary pressure squeeze further, a lot of Nigerians have been on the lookout for channels to invest their hard-earned money in viable modern companies with possibilities of good returns in the near term. A lot of these classes of people have had challenges accessing such opportunities and getting that done. Read more about … Continue reading GetEquity Launches Platform For Investors To Acquire Equity In Startups

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Press Release

April 19, 2022

World’s Largest Pre-Seed Accelerator Looking to Help Ambitious Local Entrepreneurs Build the Future The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that its upcoming Abuja Virtual 2021 program is now accepting applications. The Founder Institute is designed to help anyone build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” … Continue reading Founder Institute Opens Applications For Startup Accelerator In Abuja, Taking Place 100% Online

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Press Release

April 19, 2022

Application for the 2021 Savvy Global Fellowship Program for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs is now open! Are you passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation? Have you ever wanted to build a successful impact-driven business, but didn’t know how to? Do you own an early-stage business that you want to … Continue reading Apply: 2021 Savvy Global Fellowship For Aspiring And Early-Stage Entrepreneurs (Fully-funded Virtual Program)

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Events

April 19, 2022

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is set to host the first edition of the International Engineering Conference in Nigeria. Sponsored by the Royal Academic of Engineering, United Kingdom and its affiliate ESUT – HEPSSA project, the event will commence on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, and end on Friday, February 5, 2021. Read more about SME … Continue reading UNN Set To Host First International Engineering Conference In Nigeria

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Personality

April 19, 2022

Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, OON, was born on the 14th of June, 1938. He is a Nigerian business magnate and founder of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin Ondo state, Nigeria. Early life Michael Ade-Ojo, known as “The Chief” is of Yoruba extraction from Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria and was born on June 14, 1938, in Ilara-Mokin, a town … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Michael Ade-Ojo

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Connect Nigeria is collaborating with the Founder Institute Lagos on its upcoming virtual Cohort IV Fellowship for entrepreneurs. If you are a startup founder seeking support to build your venture, here’s an opportunity you should take advantage of. Read more about the Founder Institute here The Founder Institute is the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator. It’s … Continue reading Apply for the Connect Nigeria—Founder Institute Cohort IV Fellowship

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  As Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is a source of inspiration to entrepreneurs around the world due to his considerable success and for the fact that he was once a budding entrepreneur. On the way, he encountered many challenges but persevered until he expanded his company and launched the Dangote Group in 1977. Read … Continue reading 5 Business Lessons Entrepreneurs Should Learn From Aliko Dangote

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  Within three months, Savvy, a non-profit organization, founded on the 4th of August, 2020, has today, surpassed its presence in 100 countries. Barely 90 days ago, the non-profit organization, launched its flagship program for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs around the world, passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation and … Continue reading Savvy Reaches 108 Countries Within 90 Days

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Press Release

April 19, 2022

  The Bulb Africa™ – a platform connecting African innovation to global opportunities, is set to launch its Startup Academy to equip founders and budding entrepreneurs with the knowledge and experience that are required to successfully navigate the tasks of building a valuable company. Startup Academy offers a free comprehensive 8-week virtual training where founders learn the … Continue reading The Bulb Africa™ Launches Startup Academy To Equip Promising Tech Founders

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BUSINESS Fashion Top 100 SMEs

April 19, 2022

Seams Classics is a clothing line based in the city of Aba in Abia State. It produces moderately priced corporate and casual wear for men. The clothing brand was founded in 2018 by a group of entrepreneurs and fashion enthusiasts. Read more about 2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs Although the company began in 2018, … Continue reading 2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs: Seams Classics

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

How?  What Is The Canadian Start-Up Visa?  Canada is actively looking for foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed persons who are interested in permanently migrating to Canada to launch or grow their businesses. The Canadian Startup Visa program is a unique and relatively unknown permanent residency route that may end anytime soon. Benefits Of The Canada Start-Up Visa … Continue reading The Canadian Start-Up Visa

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

If you are looking for the latest funding opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs, you may find one here that you qualify for.  This month’s selection includes an accelerator program and calls for innovative startups to come up with solutions that’ll remedy some of the world’s most pressing challenges.  Read more about COVID-19 Here’s the best of … Continue reading 4 International Funding Opportunities for Nigerian Entrepreneurs (May 2020)

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

In the past few weeks, the panic triggered by the coronavirus pandemic has forced down sales for many businesses and caused others to panic about the future. It’s already been a tough time for many business people.   Now, there’s the prospect of not even having work to do—at least for a while. As partial and … Continue reading How Entrepreneurs Can Get Through The Corona Virus Shutdown

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian online payments and lending company, Carbon, has set up a fund to support African tech entrepreneurs. The Disrupt Fund will finance tech-driven startups on the continent to the tune of $100,000, enabling them to expand beyond their native countries into new territories. Details of the initiative were revealed by the fintech in a statement … Continue reading Carbon Introduces $100,000 Fund for Tech Entrepreneurs

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