Archives Tag: Nigerian entrepreneurs
Enter for the ProvidusBank SME Challenge 2020
April 19, 2022
ProvidusBank, in conjunction with the Enterprise Development Center, has launched the ProvidusBank SME Challenge for Nigerian Entrepreneurs. The program is aimed at improving the capacity of small and medium scale businesses to succeed in the Nigerian environment. Enterprises can expect to benefit from this challenge in several ways. They will gain administrative competencies, enabling them … Continue reading Enter for the ProvidusBank SME Challenge 2020
Dear Nigerian Entrepreneur, You Need Passion
April 19, 2022
In several interviews and conversations I’ve had with entrepreneurs who have created successful businesses, one thing has really stood out for me: their passion for what they do. From these interactions, I have learnt that one of the most important ingredients for success in business, whether small, medium or large, is passion. This is especially … Continue reading Dear Nigerian Entrepreneur, You Need Passion
By jehonwa
7 Entrepreneurship Lessons from Bukky George, MD, Healthplus
April 19, 2022
Before Bukky George opened her first pharmacy, she put all her heart into practicing what she had been taught in school; making preparations for neonates at LUTH, dispensing medicines and counselling customers, and working in Production, Quality Control and Sales at Smithkline Beecham (now GSK), where she also worked as a Medical Representative. Here … Continue reading 7 Entrepreneurship Lessons from Bukky George, MD, Healthplus
By jehonwa
Jovago.com MD Advises Future Entrepreneurs On Business Strategy at Business Fair
April 19, 2022
The Connect Nigeria Business Fair which took place on February 21st 2015 and saw over 5,000 people has had amazing feedback so far. People have gone home with information that will enable them to move forward in their respective businesses as well as potentially start up their own. In the second panel where doing business … Continue reading Jovago.com MD Advises Future Entrepreneurs On Business Strategy at Business Fair
By elizabeth
Meet The Boss: Oyelaja Oyekan, Prayerbox
April 19, 2022
There are more people than ever currently using the internet and the more pervasive it has become, the more inventive and creative entrepreneurs are becoming. Connect Nigeria recently interviewed Oyelaja Oyekan, the founder of Prayerbox, an online community of believers where prayers and testimonies can be shared. We found out all about the motive behind this … Continue reading Meet The Boss: Oyelaja Oyekan, Prayerbox
By elizabeth
Meet The Boss; Damilola Taiye, CEO Damiam Bridals
April 19, 2022
Meet Damilola Taiye, CEO, Damiam Bridals and a graduate of Biology from Ladoke Akintola University, Oyo State. The idea to start up her company, Damian Bridals came to her while in school. After going for professional training and learning how she could turn her passion to profit, Damiam Bridals was birthed. She spoke with Connect … Continue reading Meet The Boss; Damilola Taiye, CEO Damiam Bridals
By mary-odunuga
BUSINESS Creative Industry Events
Creative Industry Awards 2015 Request Nominations
April 19, 2022
Marking the fourth year consecutively, the Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria has announced and opened nominations for the Creative Industry Awards 2015, with the sole objective of discovering and motivating practitioners in the Nigerian Creative Industry. The Creative Industries Award supported by the British Council, rewards initiative, talent, creativity and entrepreneurship across the creative industries, … Continue reading Creative Industry Awards 2015 Request Nominations
By elizabeth
BUSINESS Philanthropy Uncategorized
Richard Branson Coaches Nigerian Entrepreneurs in Mentoring Session
April 19, 2022
After winning the Enterprise Challenge, an online competition for Nigerian entrepreneurs aged 18 – 25 which was organized by the British Council and Virgin Atlantic in partnership with Zenith Bank, two of Nigeria’s most promising entrepreneurs had the opportunity of having a business master class from Richard Branson. The Enterprise Challenge had over a … Continue reading Richard Branson Coaches Nigerian Entrepreneurs in Mentoring Session
By mary-odunuga
Creative Focus Offers 7.5 Million Naira to Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
Creative Focus powered by Urban Dice, is back for its fifth season. This event is an exhibition based platform where young Nigerian entrepreneurs in the early stage of their careers are rewarded based on their creativity and impact on the economy. Aimed at showcasing, promoting and encouraging young startup entrepreneurs in various sectors of … Continue reading Creative Focus Offers 7.5 Million Naira to Entrepreneurs
Goi-UNESCO Launches Youth Citizenship Entrepreneurship Competition 2014
April 19, 2022
Are you young and between the ages of 15-30? Do you have an innovative idea that can create a positive change in your community and the world? You can apply for the Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship competition, an international contest launched by the Goi peace foundation, Stiftung Entrepreneurship and UNESCO to provide a global platform for … Continue reading Goi-UNESCO Launches Youth Citizenship Entrepreneurship Competition 2014
IBM Trains 30 Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs.
April 19, 2022
By David Stephen. International Business Machines (IBM) has trained 30 young Nigerian entrepreneurs on how to manage and grow their businesses. IBM did this through its Nigerian Country Office – in collaboration with FATE foundation. Entrepreneurs from different businesses were involved, including those – into event management, catering, interior decoration, agriculture, website developers and carpet … Continue reading IBM Trains 30 Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs.
