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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.

Cheaper Fuel Fuels Abuja's Thriving Christmas Economy

Abuja's Christmas economy thrives as fuel prices drop to ₦743 per litre, boosting local spending, market stability, and leisure activities. Discover how residents are celebrating differently this year.

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.

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.

Troops rescue 14 captives in Orokam Forest operation

Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have freed 14 kidnapped victims from a hideout in Orokam Forest. The successful raid followed community intelligence. Read the full details of the rescue mission.

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.

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.

$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.

Alim Abubakre Appointed to BCA Board, Strengthens UK-Africa

Dr Alim Abubakre's appointment to the Business Council for Africa board marks a strategic move to enhance UK-Africa business relations, governance, and leadership development. Discover how this shapes continental prosperity.

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