Category : Entrepreneurship


Zubaida Aliyu: Women Must Create Structured Paths for Others

Sales specialist Zubaida Aliyu discusses driving growth at Zoho, overcoming barriers in male-dominated sectors, and the need for women to design structured career pathways to accelerate professional advancement in Nigeria's digital economy.

Lafarge Trains 15 Female Truck Drivers in Gombe

Lafarge Africa Plc celebrates the graduation of 15 female truck drivers and five community drivers under its Women on Wheels initiative at the Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State, promoting diversity and road safety.

Temitope Runsewe Named African Business Titan of the Year

Dutum Company Limited MD Temitope Runsewe receives the African Business Titan of the Year award at the AfriHeritage Awards 2026, recognizing his leadership in infrastructure development and economic transformation across Africa.

Busha Awards N6M to Female Beauty Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Busha, a digital finance platform, empowered three female-led beauty businesses with N6 million in equity-free funding at the Beauty Hut Africa Women's Grant Initiative in Lagos, supporting growth in Nigeria's thriving beauty sector.

Providus Bank Launches T2T for African SME Export Growth

Providus Bank has initiated the Training to Transaction (T2T) Programme, partnering with key organizations to help African SMEs transition from export readiness to active international trade, addressing gaps in the trade ecosystem.

FirstBank, Ekiti Launch Innovation Fund to Empower Startups

FirstBank has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, providing funding, mentorship, and market access to startups and tech-enabled businesses to drive economic growth and job creation.

My-ACE China: CEO Shaping Nigeria's Housing Future

My-ACE China, CEO of The Mayor of Housing Group, leads Nigeria's real estate transformation with innovative projects like Alesa Highland Smart City, earning UN peace honors and driving sustainable urban development.

BOI and GIZ Partner to Drive Enterprise Growth in Nigeria

The Bank of Industry and GIZ have signed a Partnership Framework Agreement to enhance sustainable innovation and economic development for large enterprises and MSMEs in Nigeria, focusing on finance, capacity building, and climate initiatives.

BOI, GIZ Partner to Fund and Train Nigerian Businesses

The Bank of Industry and German development agency GIZ have signed a partnership to provide financing, capacity building, and market access for Nigerian MSMEs, with focus on renewable energy and women's empowerment.

AAJ Express Launches Tech Solutions for Logistics Growth

AAJ Express Logistics Limited has introduced three innovative apps, including AAJ Send and TransportPro, to streamline nationwide and international shipments, marking a milestone for indigenous logistics firms in Nigeria.

Airtel 'Empower Her' Initiative Targets Women in SMEs

Airtel Africa Foundation's 'Empower Her' initiative promotes gender inclusion and financial literacy for women in SMEs across Nigeria, reaching 2,000 participants in six locations with training and micro-grants.

CycleFlow Launches Supply Chain Finance Platform for SMEs

CycleFlow, powered by C2FO and backed by IFC, has launched a supply chain finance platform in Nigeria to provide affordable working capital to MSMEs, aiming to facilitate up to $30 billion in annual financing and create over 480,000 jobs.

Nigeria Gig Economy Hits $5.17B, Ride-Hailing Leads

A new report reveals Nigeria's gig economy has surpassed $5.17 billion, with ride-hailing accounting for 24% of participation. The sector provides flexible income, especially for youth, and contributes 2.8% to GDP.

Funke Fadeni Foundation Empowers 4,000 Ondo Women

The Funke Fadeni Foundation has provided rice and financial aid to over 4,000 underprivileged women in Ondo City, marking the 10th anniversary of its founder's mother. The initiative aims to support widows and single mothers.

Jerry Eze Foundation Shortlists for $525,000 Business Grant

The Jerry Eze Foundation has shortlisted candidates for its $525,000 entrepreneurship grant program targeting 100 young Nigerian business owners. KPMG has been appointed to ensure transparent management of the selection and disbursement process.

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