Tag: #Entrepreneurship
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COAS REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR SKILLS ACQUISITION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to promoting skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as key drivers of improved welfare for military families and national development. Represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Isa Abdullahi, the COAS spoke at the graduation of 192 beneficiaries of the Nigerian…
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NIGERIA ARMY GRADUATES 192 YOUTHS, EXPANDS SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME FOR MILITARY
The Nigerian Army has graduated 192 beneficiaries of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) Youth Empowerment Project, reinforcing its commitment to skills development and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said practical skills and continuous learning remain essential for self-reliance, job creation and national development.…
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ABIA’S STARTUP LAW CAN UNLOCK INNOVATION, JOBS AND INVESTMENT — Legal Expert
Abia State’s Startup Law 2025 is being hailed as a model for innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Speaking at the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF) in Umuahia, legal expert Osigwe Momoh described the law as a “game-changer” and called on other states to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act 2022. He said…
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COLOMBIAN ENVOY URGES NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEURS TO TAP AfCFTA OPPORTUNITIES FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
Young Nigerian entrepreneurs have been encouraged to take advantage of opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand their businesses and compete in international markets. Speaking at the Trade Commissioners Summit 2.0 in Abuja, Colombian Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Mrs. Maricel Romero, urged entrepreneurs involved in foreign trade to identify products unique…
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FROM ₦3,000 START-UP TO ₦450,000 MONTHLY: KADUNA FOOD VENDOR SHARES ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOURNEY
A Kaduna-based street food vendor, Maryam Ibrahim, says she now earns an average of ₦450,000 monthly from selling Dan Wake, a popular local bean dumpling delicacy. Speaking with NAN, the 37-year-old entrepreneur said she started the business in 2021 with just ₦3,000, selling only Dan Wake before expanding her menu to include beans, spaghetti and…
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DEPUTY SPEAKER KALU DOUBLES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT GRANTS TO 74 BENEFICIARIES
More young entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (YEEP) after Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, announced an increase in grants for the 2026 edition of the initiative. Speaking at the YEEP Summit in Abuja, Kalu said the number of beneficiaries has doubled from 37 last…
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GTEXT FOUNDER WARNS OF LIQUIDITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA’S REAL ESTATE SECTOR
The Founder of GText Holdings, Dr Stephen Akintayo, has identified liquidity challenges as a major concern affecting operators in Nigeria’s real estate sector. Speaking during the company’s 18th anniversary celebration in Lagos, Akintayo said real estate investments often require long-term capital commitments, making it difficult for some firms to maintain steady cash flow. He noted…
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ARTISANS SET FOR BIG BOOST AS TASE 2026 TARGETS FINANCE, SKILLS GAP
From carpenters to creatives—Nigeria’s artisans are getting a platform to grow, earn more, and go global. Say it Loud Africa has announced plans to host the Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE) 2026, a major push to tackle challenges holding back artisans especially access to finance and proper business structure. Speaking ahead of the event, advocate…
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ADR OVER COURTS: ACCI URGES BUSINESSES TO SAVE TIME, MONEY
Court cases dragging for years? The Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry says there’s a faster, cheaper way out—settle disputes without stepping into a courtroom.* Business owners are being advised to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a smarter way to handle conflicts and avoid long, costly legal battles. According to the Nigerian Chamber of…
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SOCA FOUNDATION EMPOWERS FCT WOMEN WITH SKILLS, STARTER PACKS TO BOOST LIVELIHOODS
From soap-making to financial literacy, over 150 women in Abuja communities are getting the tools to turn survival into small business success. The Somalisa Okocha Care Foundation (SOCA) has empowered no fewer than 150 indigent women in the FCT with entrepreneurial skills, starter packs, and basic support items to help them build sustainable sources of…
