Archives Tag: SMEs

BUSINESS

Made In Nigeria: Apoti Lagos

April 19, 2022

Economic and business analysts have blamed Nigeria’s current economic state on the nation’s over-dependence on imported goods, especially when they are locally made substitutes of equal quality and performance. This penchant for foreign goods and services over locally made products, is one that has deprived the nation of huge turnovers in various sectors of our … Continue reading Made In Nigeria: Apoti Lagos

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Top 100 SMEs

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: CFI Science and Tech Ltd

April 19, 2022

The greater majority of kids all around the world are in for nothing but fun. That necessity demands they study alongside playing as is one thing they continue to view as a burden. However, this is not so for most children who have been exposed to the fun side of learning. Needless to say is … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: CFI Science and Tech Ltd

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Top 100 SMEs

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Lucy Ng

April 19, 2022

There are usually some aspects of every event or occasion that most people look out for; some examples are the food, the ambience, and the gifts exchanged or souvenirs. The last serves as the specialty of ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs entrant: Lucy.ng. Lucy.ng is an online superstore for souvenirs, corporate gifts and promotional items, where … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Lucy Ng

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BUSINESS

SME Spotlight: iRefer.ng

April 19, 2022

Uju Agbasi is a chartered accountant with a BSc in Accounting from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. When she’s not busy running her online referral platform, iRefer.ng, she enjoys capturing images of remarkable moments, and spending time with her family. She talks to Connect Nigeria about bringing her dream to life using digital tools.   CN: Why did you … Continue reading SME Spotlight: iRefer.ng

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TECH

Vetsark, 3 Other Startups Emerge Winners of Google Impact Challenge Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The future just got even brighter! Yes! Brighter for the 12 tech startups that are marching home with a total of $2 million in grant funding from Google. These 12 Startups came out tops in the just concluded Google Impact Challenge Nigeria- an initiative by the search giant to support the growth of local businesses. … Continue reading Vetsark, 3 Other Startups Emerge Winners of Google Impact Challenge Nigeria

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Top 100 SMEs

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: The African Writers

April 19, 2022

At the beginning of 2016, 19-year-old Faith Moyosore Agboola was a budding writer and poet in dire need of guidance. Her struggle to find her feet as a writer was complicated by the fact that little or no attention is paid to writers in Nigeria, especially when compared to other professions and she knew she … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: The African Writers

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Fitness

10 Questions for Coach E, Eziaha Bolaji-Olojo

April 19, 2022

Eziaha Bolaji-Olojo studied pharmacy for 4 years at the University of Ibadan before being asked to withdraw from the faculty. She graduated with a 1st class degree in Sociology from the same university, emerging best graduating student in her class. Eziaha went on to obtain a Diploma in Health and Fitness, and a Diploma in … Continue reading 10 Questions for Coach E, Eziaha Bolaji-Olojo

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BUSINESS

SME Spotlight: The Healthy Salad Company

April 19, 2022

Abimbola Bamigboye, Founder of The Healthy Salad Company, holds a BSc in Banking and Finance from Babcock University, and is also a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.   CN: What inspired you to start a food company, and why salad? I dream in Food! Food is an artistic expression for me … Continue reading SME Spotlight: The Healthy Salad Company

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Top 100 SMEs

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs

April 19, 2022

Imagine a network of African entrepreneurs communicating and doing business together. Now picture the effects a fully functional hub as this would have on the springing entrepreneurial space in Africa. One major bane of growing businesses in this part of the world and everywhere else today, is poor business continuity models, and this is largely … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs

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Top 100 SMEs

ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Fehin Mall

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s retail fashion sector has lapped up the e-commerce revolution with great enthusiasm. Apparel vending businesses are establishing online storefronts, to complement their brick-and-mortar boutiques. A growing number of ventures in this space are choosing to operate almost solely on social media and own websites. As a result, it’s much easier than it’s ever been … Continue reading ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Fehin Mall

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Restaurant

Restaurants to Visit: Sky Bar Rooftop Lounge

April 19, 2022

You know you certainly owe yourself a good treat after the hustle and bustle. After all, you only live once. Sky Bar Rooftop Lounge, located at Summerset Continental Hotel, Plot 104 Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja, is the new name for exquisite. Sky Bar gives a touch of romance in an incredible ambience. Guests are … Continue reading Restaurants to Visit: Sky Bar Rooftop Lounge

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Books

SME Spotlight: RovingHeights

April 19, 2022

Adebola Eyinade is one of the co-founders of RovingHeights Nigeria Limited. She is a chartered accountant with over four years’ experience working with one of the Big Four accounting firms, and recently completed her Master’s degree in Business Management from Oxford Brookes University. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about filling a gap in the marketplace, … Continue reading SME Spotlight: RovingHeights

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BUSINESS

SME Spotlight: Jeun

April 19, 2022

Jeun founder, Kayikumi Stefan Sogo, obtained his BSc Economics from the University of Ibadan and his MSc Environmental and Energy Management from the University of Twente, The Netherlands. In this interview with Joy Ehonwa, he talks about recognizing a gap in the marketplace, the qualities a successful entrepreneur should have and more.   CN: When … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Jeun

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BUSINESS

Business Growth Tip: Gain More Customers With Social Selling

April 19, 2022

Before we sink our teeth into gaining more customers with social selling, we’ll try to understand what it is, and how it works. Social selling involves searching out, connecting and engaging with potential customers on social media. It’s not regular social media marketing; with social selling, the focus is on building a relationship with people … Continue reading Business Growth Tip: Gain More Customers With Social Selling

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BUSINESS

When Is It Right To Stop Pursuing A Business Idea?

April 19, 2022

There’s an easy answer to the question posed by the article topic: we quit a business idea when it’s not working. Why? We don’t need a full-length article to deal with this, or do we? Actually, calling out the lights on a business idea isn’t as straightforward as the answer above suggests. And that’s why … Continue reading When Is It Right To Stop Pursuing A Business Idea?

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