Nairametrics Launches Wealth Academy to Equip Investors
Nairametrics has launched the Wealth Academy, an initiative to equip investors with practical strategies for wealth creation and financial literacy.
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ECOWAS Startup Awards 2026: $65,000 Prize Pool Open to Nigerians
ECOWAS opens applications for 2026 Startup Awards with $65,000 prize pool. Nigerian startups with 2+ years operation can apply by August 31. Finals in Abuja.
NANS Opens NANSInnovate 2026 Portal for Student Business Funding
NANS has opened applications for NANSInnovate 2026, offering Nigerian students mentorship, networking, and a pitch competition for business funding. Apply free.
Founders Rant Returns to Redefine Entrepreneurial Conversations
Founders Rant returns to redefine entrepreneurial conversations with unfiltered stories of building, breaking, and achieving, offering raw insights for founders.
NANS Opens 2026 NANSInnovate Portal for Student Entrepreneurs
NANS opens applications for 2026 NANSInnovate, offering cash prizes to student entrepreneurs. Apply via grants.nanshq.org with business proposal, student ID, and 100-word pitch.
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British-Nigerian Nurse Secures UK Investment for Wellness Brand
British-Nigerian nurse Cass Uk secures UK investment to scale Tolicious, an award-winning wellness brand, expanding product development and national presence.
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Mama Put Investment: Ubi Franklin's ₦1.8 Billion Claim
Ubi Franklin says structured investment in mama put vendors could generate ₦1.8 billion yearly, using ₦50,000 daily investments per vendor as his model.
Moldova launches job portal for foreigners seeking relocation
Moldova unveils an official website for foreigners to find jobs and relocate, joining Germany, UK, Japan, Australia in global hiring trend.
Kano Mass Wedding: ₦300m Approved, Each Bride Gets ₦200,000
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved ₦300 million for the Hisbah Mass Wedding Scheme, with each bride receiving ₦200,000 to cover dowry and start-up costs.
Nigerian Entrepreneur Gains Global Fame with Snapchat Lens
Daniel Samuel, founder of DANRAPH Construction, blends construction and AR, creating a Snapchat lens with 1.5 billion views, earning global recognition.
FirstBank SPARK a GEM Challenge Empowers Women Entrepreneurs
FirstBank launches SPARK a GEM Challenge, empowering women entrepreneurs with N50m fund, training, and mentorship to scale businesses.
Afri Invoice Recruits 100+ Professionals for E-Invoicing
Afri Invoice plans to hire over 100 professionals nationwide to support Nigeria's e-invoicing rollout, covering all six geopolitical zones.
FirstBank Gives N10m Grants to Women Entrepreneurs
FirstBank awarded N10m in grants to women-led businesses via its inaugural Spark A Gem Challenge; top prize of N5m went to Honeypot Confections.
Katsina Disburses N1bn Interest-Free Loans to 1,500 MSMEs
Katsina's KASEDA disbursed over N1 billion in interest-free loans to about 1,500 MSMEs to boost businesses and create jobs, with more beneficiaries lined up.
Why Nigerian Man Left $240k Shell Job to Build Businesses
Michael Taiwo earned $240k a year at Shell but walked away in 2023 after seeing an internal document. By 2025, his businesses grossed $1 million.
Aboyeji Mentors Future Founders at Teesas Summer School
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, mentors students at the Teesas Summer School, inspiring them to create solutions as entrepreneurs.
Dr Stanley Uzochukwu: From Hawker to Industry Builder
Dr Stanley Uzochukwu transformed from a street hawker into a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, building Stanel Group, Delborough Lagos, and mentoring thousands while donating millions.
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5 ways to build your side hustle in Nigeria with Gemini
Gemini AI offers five practical strategies for Nigerian entrepreneurs to launch and grow side hustles, from idea structuring to automated logistics and data-driven pricing.
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UNILAG Startups Win ₦50m FG Grant
Eight student-founded startups from University of Lagos have secured ₦50 million from the Federal Government's Student Venture Capital Grant, beating over 30,000 applicants nationwide.
Certifications Transforming Nigerian Careers
Discover how ACCA, CFA, and PMP certifications are boosting salaries and career prospects for Nigerian professionals, with experts noting a 40% salary increase.
Chocolate City Opens $1M Creative Fund Applications for Nigerian Startups
Chocolate City Group launches Founders Fund Africa accelerator; selected startups receive $20,000 to $50,000 from $1 million pool. Applications close August 28, 2026.
Earn More by Becoming More: Invest in Yourself
Your income will never exceed your value for long. Discover why pursuing value over money leads to greater success, as shown through the contrasting careers of Michael and Hassan.
Elumelu Urges Young African Entrepreneurs to Believe in Potential
Dr Awele Elumelu calls on young African entrepreneurs to recognize their world-class potential, citing global music collaborations as proof of what the continent can achieve.
Dangote to Donate One-Third of Wealth to Charity
Aliko Dangote plans to donate one-third of his $35.1 billion fortune to charity, his daughter Halima revealed, focusing on health and education through his foundation.
FGN Opens $110M Debt Financing for Tech, Creative Startups
The Federal Government of Nigeria launches a $110 million debt financing window for tech and creative startups under the IDiCE programme to boost innovation and job creation.
FG Approves ₦3.6bn for 200,000 Tailors Under ITF SUPA
The Federal Government has approved ₦3.6 billion to support 200,000 tailors through the ITF's SUPA Programme, replacing starter packs with a business incubation model for sustainable growth.
Untapped Talents in Africa Ready to Flourish – Elumelu
Awele Elumelu highlights Africa's immense untapped talent pool, calling for investment in youth and technology to unlock potential across the continent.
Simon Yiming Ma: Life and empire of Camelot CEO
Simon Yiming Ma, founder and CEO of Camelot Information Systems, built his fortune by growing the company into a leading enterprise digital transformation provider after working at IBM.
Sijibomi Ogundele Car Wash Plan to Rebuild Wealth
Sujimoto Group CEO Sijibomi Ogundele outlines a step-by-step plan to restart from zero: washing 30-40 cars daily for ₦40,000, scaling to hire workers, then expanding into food distribution.
US Embassy Commends Nigerian Lady's Braiding Robot
Yinka Ogunbiyi, a 27-year-old Nigerian-American engineer, developed HaloBraid, the world's first braid-assist robot, earning praise from the US Mission in Nigeria.
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