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Apprentice Gets N10m and Shop from Igbo Master

A young man's story of receiving N10 million and a fully-stocked shop after serving his Igbo master in business has ignited online conversations about the Igbo apprenticeship model versus formal education in Nigeria.

Akara Seller Buys Motorcycle, Expands Business

A Nigerian roadside akara seller inspires many after buying a brand new motorcycle to expand into delivery services. See her viral TikTok success story and the reactions.

Major Sponsors Unveiled for 9th AFRIMA in Lagos

Lagos State, First Bank, Swedish Government & others sponsor the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Jan 7-11, 2026. Theme: 'Unstoppable Africa'. Read the full schedule.

Oniru Business Day, Network Unveiled in Lagos

Lagos State and Iru Kingdom announce Oniru Business & Cultural Day for Feb 14, 2026, plus a new Business Network to drive investment and cultural development in the kingdom. Learn more.

Woman invests N650k in solar for drinks business, not home

A Nigerian businesswoman's decision to install a N650,000 solar system to power her cold drink freezer, rather than renovate her old house, has ignited a major debate online. Discover the full story and public reactions.

Dembele, Bonmati Win FIFA Best Awards 2025

PSG's Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati clinch FIFA Best Awards. Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie finishes as runner-up for best goalkeeper. Get all the details from the Qatar ceremony.

Laseinde Spotlights Africa's Unsung Tech Heroes

Abiola Laseinde reveals why she founded The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa to celebrate tech leaders who kept the world running during COVID-19. Discover her mission for recognition and female inclusion.

GAMA 2025 Awards Honour Nigerian Changemakers

The 2025 GAMA Humanitarian Awards in Lagos honoured eminent Nigerians for service, innovation & social impact. Read about the inspiring stories of resilience and hope.

Barber's Shop Demolished After Huge Investment

A Nigerian businessman's fully-equipped barbing salon was demolished after months of work, leaving him devastated. He blames a terrible access road and a difficult landlord.

Guardian Reporters Win Big at NMNA 2025

The Guardian Newspaper celebrated a double victory at the 19th Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards. David Meshioye and Suliyat Tella won top honours for political and society writing. Discover their award-winning work!

TFAA 2025: Tomike, Hashim, Others Win Big

The Future Awards Africa 2025 honoured young innovators like Tomike Adeoye & Azeezah Hashim. Discover the full list of winners shaping Africa's legacy!

BOI Unveils Business Clinic to Save Nigerian MSMEs

Bank of Industry launches structured Business Clinic model to address MSME survival crisis. Only 20% of Nigerian businesses survive past 5 years. New program targets 24,000 enterprises by 2027.

Union Bank Rewards Top Teachers with Millions

Union Bank of Nigeria honoured exceptional educators at the 11th Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards in Lagos. Discover the winners and the bank's commitment to education.

$50,000, Free Tablets for SMEs at AfCFTA Summit

Nigerian SMEs can win $50,000 in AWS credits and free tablets at the Mentor Matchup Challenge 7.0 summit in Lagos on Dec 4-5. Learn how to scale your business for AfCFTA markets.

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