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Here’s everything you should know about the 2018 Lagos Small Business Summit

Lagos Small Business Summit organized by SME100 Nigeria is a platform that brings together government leaders and small business owners; who are innovative game changers in their various sectors. The objective of…

Sponsor 6 years

Microsoft and The Future Project reward young entrepreneurs at the Accelerate Labs Demo Day in Lagos

Microsoft Nigeria, in partnership with The Future Project, rewarded budding Nigerian entrepreneurs at the Demo Day held in Lagos on Saturday, 3 February, 2018, as participants in the initiative were…

Sponsor 6 years

Entrepreneurs in Awka receive business grants from Life Lager Beer

Ten entrepreneurs over the weekend in Awka received business grants of N300,000 each to grow their businesses, from Life Continental Lager Beer at its Life Progress Hour. The event in…

Op-ed Editor 6 years

“I am passionate about creating content that has educational value and Africa as its focus.” | Isabella Akinseye speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Meeting Isabella Akinseye for the first time, you’re drawn in by her gap-toothed smile, infectious energy and friendly aura. Called a ‘chatter box’ by her primary 3 class teacher, she…

Sponsor 7 years

19 outstanding entrepreneurs selected for She Leads Africa 2017 Accelerator Program

She Leads Africa has announced twenty early stage businesses have been accepted into the 2017 SLA Accelerator Programme. This year, the program will hold in Lagos, Abuja and Kaduna, Nigeria.…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

“Don’t let fear hold you back from truly living and experiencing all that life has to offer” | Kaliné Akinkugbe speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Beautiful, warm and incredibly talented – Singer-Songwriter, Pianist and Film Composer, Kaliné Akinkugbe is definitely not the average person you meet every day. In this LLA interview she shares how…

Ezinne 7 years

The Thread: Lessons from how Indomie, Bama, Hollandia conquered the Nigerian market

If you're running a company new to the Nigerian landscape or you're an entrepreneur or sales person, this thread holds important lessons about how to sell and make impact. How…

Rachel Ogbu 7 years

“Giving up is not an option” | Nigerian-British PR executive, Ronke Lawal advises young entrepreneurs

Ronke Lawal is the Founder of UK based Ariatu PR, a PR company that works with a variety of entrepreneurs from the African and Caribbean Diaspora to gain media coverage for…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Nigerian youth and the get rich quick syndrome

by Alex Enemanna Over the years, our youths have been caught in the web of devising means to survive and remaining afloat in a capitalist society like ours. With the…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: What’s the hope of the over 93,000 failed #TEEP applicants?

by Oludami Yomi-Alliyu Saturday, 22nd April 2017, made it one month since the winners of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) were announced. It was total excitement and celebration galore…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

“To live an authentic life, I make conscious choices so I have no regrets.” Dudu Msomi, Busara Leadership Partners CEO, speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Dudu Msomi is one of an awesome kind. She has built for herself a ground-breaking enterprise in an atmosphere where few men excel. We hope you enjoy this…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

“Be who are you, and be proud of the person you are. If you are different to everyone else, that’s totally okay.” | Megan Richards speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Megan has a strong message for every woman who is having a tough time embracing her own personality. In this interview, she discusses self-love, success and the beauty of being…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

“Entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed when they acquaint themselves with mentors that provide support and guidance.” | Gbubemi Vera Aibangbee speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

One would have guessed that she would have given up her entrepreneurial dreams due to her many failed attempts at businesses. Instead, Gbubemi went on to build her agricultural passion…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

“Don’t wait for the world to first validate your idea. Do it and do not look back.” | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Marini Naturals CEO, Michelle Ntalami

Michelle Ntalami, CEO of Marini Naturals, East Africa’s First Quality hairline for women, has been able to turn her passion for natural hair into a strong brand that is well…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The Thread: Like her or loathe her, Linda Ikeji’s hustle is 100%!

In August, foremost blogger, Linda Ikeji, announced the launch of additional media products besides her blog, Linda Ikeji's blog. These four new products- Linda Ikeji TV, Linda Ikeji Radio, Linda Ikeji…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

Ezinne Ajoku: Nigerians are made of steel [NEW VOICES]

by Ezinne Ajoku Nigerians are a resilient people and a particularly hardy bunch. Whether female or male, adult or child, the story of most Nigerians is a tale of survival,…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

Prince Joshua: From Ajegunle to America – The story of the taxi driver’s son [Nigerian Voices]

by Prince Joshua I listened to the story I would find nowhere except from my beautiful mother. She told me her water broke, ushering her into the ecstasy of motherhood…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

Progress is here! Life Continental Beer rewards businesses with N7.5 million in Abia

Entrepreneurs in Abia state were rewarded with a total of N7.5 million by Life Continental Lager Beer during the Progress Booster Show on Friday 30 September 2016 at the City…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

Opinion: Machine learning- predicting customer churn

Churn is when a customer stops using a company’s product or cancels his subscription. Considering that retaining an existing customers is usually cheaper than acquiring a new customer, it will…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

Opinion: Let me tell you about Aunty Kola, the tailor

by Vera Ezimora I met Aunty Kola through my mommy. She’s a sweet, soft-spoken, and very respectful Yoruba woman. Kola is not her real name. Aunty Kola was my mommy’s…

Op-ed Editor 8 years

Charles Odii: Who is going to save Nigeria’s small businesses?

by Charles Odii Small businesses in Nigeria need to realize that they must become their own saviors. Firstly, by paying their taxes as upstanding citizens and then by holding the…

Kolapo Olapoju 9 years

Hair by Debie’ to host hair seminar in Abuja

by Jewel Stephen Hair by Debie has put together a seminar to encourage young entrepreneurs to set up their Human hair business for as little as N50,000. Hair by Debie…

10 years

Subomi Plumptre: 15 great lessons for entrepreneurs

by Subomi Plumptre Money isn’t everything. Managers need to know they matter and that their contributions are appreciated. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked with entrepreneurs – as a…

11 years

The Future Force (A documentary series)

The Future Force is a documentary series that shares the experiences and highlights the various works of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This episode of the documentary features an interview with…

11 years

Opinion: If we all become entrepreneurs, who will work for our companies?

By Editi Effiong Being an entrepreneur is very cool…but if we all became entrepreneurs, who will work for our companies? An emerging trend I’ve noticed over the last year and…

11 years

Ladi Delano, Ruth Obih, Audu Maikori… SEE the most influential young entrepreneurs #YNaijaPowerList

by Rachel Ogbu Ruth Obih The YNaija young entrepreneurs feature a section motivating and inspiring CEOs moving the Nigerian economy. That is why they make the #PowerList. In air travel,…

11 years

‘Know what your ideas are’ – Successful 12-year-old entrepreneur’s advises new comers (PICTURED)

Maya Penn In a recent blog post, 12-year-old business owner Maya Penn penned advice to budding entrepreneurs on how to…

11 years

25 dos and don’ts for entrepreneurs

Taking the mirror test; for people looking to start their own business from the ground up. 1. HAVE AN ANSWER Be able to answer why you want to be in business…

11 years

Opinion: Let’s all shed tears for the crappy startups that can’t raise any more money

by Dan Lyons The great lie of these last few years is that anyone can be a tech entrepreneur... You just need a positive outlook and an ability to speak…

12 years

Pat Utomi: “Before someone says the same thing to Gbenga Sesan, Chude Jideonwo and others”

The generation that left town provoked an opportunity to put straight the blame for my generation. Richard Branson is one of the world’s most highly regarded entrepreneurs. His call…

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