Remi Tinubu Responds to Akara Criticism, Unveils N100m for Women
Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu defends small business support after backlash over akara-selling comments, announces N100 million package for 2,000 female traders in Jigawa state.
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First Lady Defends Akara Remarks, Cites N100m Grants
Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu defends her akara business advice, revealing N100m distributed to 2,000 petty traders with N50,000 each, dismissing backlash.
5 Money Habits for Business Resilience with LiquidCrest
LiquidCrest Microfinance Bank helps Nigerian businesses build five key money habits—separating finances, saving consistently, understanding credit, keeping records, and investing idle cash—to survive and scale.
Lawyer: What to Do If You Can't Pay Lawsuit Fines
A Nigerian lawyer explains that unpaid lawsuit fines don't disappear; they follow you forever, with interest, and bankruptcy is a terrible option. He advises caution on the road.
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Sunday Dare defends First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's akara business comments, sharing his mother's story of selling akara to raise him, urging Nigerians to embrace entrepreneurship.
Presidential aide defends Remi Tinubu's akara advice
Sunday Dare defends First Lady Remi Tinubu's call for Nigerians to start small businesses like akara selling, citing his mother's success with such trades.
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MoreWealth.com provides strategies to manage finances, pay bills, school fees, and medical expenses. Join a free Zoom meeting at 7 PM today to learn how.
Corn Seller Started with N1,500, Shares Daily Earnings
A corn seller who began her business with N1,500 reveals she earns between N10,000 and N15,000 per bag, selling up to four bags daily, and credits the coronavirus pandemic for leading her into the trade.
UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu Reflects on Early Career Scepticism
Tony Elumelu recounts being called a 'joker' for acquiring Crystal Bank in 1997, later merging it with UBA. He advises entrepreneurs to view business as a marathon, not a sprint.
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Remi Tinubu: Start Akara Business with Little Capital
Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu urges women to start small food businesses like akara and roasted corn, offering grants under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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In Nigeria, employers now prioritise soft skills like adaptability, communication, and emotional intelligence over degrees, driven by AI and remote work.
Remi Tinubu: Start Small Businesses Like Akara, Corn, Kuli-Kuli
First Lady Remi Tinubu advises poor Nigerians to start small businesses like akara, corn, and kuli-kuli, stating it doesn't require much capital, while highlighting over ₦3 billion in grants.
Free POS Devices Help Young Nigerians Create Jobs
Technology like free POS devices and airtime credit enables young Nigerians to start micro-businesses without upfront capital, tackling unemployment and underemployment.
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Victoria Funsho, a University of Ibadan graduate, built and now manages her fashion brand Fovafashion across all platforms while earning a B.Sc. in Statistics.
OmoeKOH Awards N200m Grants to Lagos Youth Entrepreneurs
OmoeKOH distributed N200 million in grants and tools to young entrepreneurs at its Wealth and Impact Summit in Lagos, supporting innovation and enterprise.
MTN Rewards Aba Entrepreneurs with N5 Million
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MTN CEO Backs Youth Empowerment Against Afrophobia
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Collective Models Offer Young Africans Wealth Creation Route
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149 Young Entrepreneurs Get ₦72m Grants from ASIF, Flutterwave
ASIF, Flutterwave, and Benjamin Kalu empower 149 young entrepreneurs with ₦72 million in grants and tools at the 2026 YEEP in Abuja.
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Nigeria Needs Builders, Not a Generation Waiting for Rescue
Love Idoko-Uloko challenges Nigerian youths to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation, stating Nigeria needs builders, not a generation waiting for rescue, at YEEP 2026 in Abuja.
Seven Entrepreneurs Get Grants at Power Move Conference
Seven entrepreneurs received grants at the maiden Power Move Conference in Jos, Plateau State, which attracted hundreds for leadership and business growth sessions.
Businessman Cancels Relocation Plans After Eye-Opening Road Trip
Adefemi Komiyo, CEO of Fekomi Bitters, abandons plans to relocate abroad after a road trip from Lagos to Ogun State reveals foreign investors buying up land, urging Nigerians to invest locally.
Wema Bank Boosts Women Entrepreneurs at SheCan Conference
Wema Bank reinforces support for women entrepreneurs by sponsoring the SheCan Do More Conference 2026, offering finance, mentorship, and networking to empower women in business.
EGO Foundation Empowers 15,000 Oshodi Women with Digital Skills
EGO Foundation's SheEnabled Project has empowered 15,000 women entrepreneurs in Oshodi with financial inclusion and digital skills to boost businesses and economic resilience.
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