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Defence Minister Honours Mother’s Legacy as an Akara Seller
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, reflects on his mother's role as a petty trader to highlight the dignity of hard work amid recent debates over government support for small businesses.
Nigerian Government Empowers 18 Rescued Chibok Girls with Vocational Training
The Federal Government of Nigeria has graduated 18 rescued Chibok girls from a vocational training program, providing each with one million Naira and starter packs to foster entrepreneurship.
Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu: From Street Hawker to Architect of Human Potential
Discover how Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu transformed from an impoverished street hawker into a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist dedicated to uplifting others through mentorship and sustainable business.
Priscilla’s path to business ownership through PalmPay
A Nigerian woman named Priscilla transformed her financial situation by using a PalmPay POS terminal to earn commissions, eventually funding the opening of her own retail store.
Harvard-educated engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi launches HaloBraid, a robotic hair braiding assistant
Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi has secured $7 million in funding for HaloBraid, a new robot designed to help professional stylists reduce braiding time and physical strain.
Maintaining financial equality in a relationship despite income disparities
Hannah and Max share their journey of managing a joint household budget, covering how they balanced income inequality, handled a redundancy, and launched a small business together.
Taiwo Adesola Disu: Fostering Growth and Leadership via Adesola Marketing Promotions
Taiwo Adesola Disu, founder of Adesola Marketing Promotions, leverages her background in corporate marketing and entrepreneurship to mentor individuals globally, focusing on leadership, financial independence, and responsible digital influence.
Federal Government Unveils N500 Billion Credit Initiative for Young Entrepreneurs
The Federal Government has launched the YouthCred program, offering collateral-free loans up to N2 million to 500,000 young entrepreneurs based on their financial responsibility rather than traditional security requirements.
UBA Business Series Highlights Major Investment Prospects Across Africa
Industry leaders at the UBA Business Series identify financial inclusion, the creative economy, and SMEs as the key sectors driving Africa's next wave of billion-dollar growth.
Akara Economics: Examining the Nigerian Philosophy of Survival
Stephanie Shaakaa argues that Nigeria's economic focus has shifted toward individual survival strategies, like side hustles, rather than building the systemic infrastructure required for national growth.