Women Entrepreneurs Break New Ground in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Women Entrepreneurs Break New Ground in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation as more women entrepreneurs continue to establish and expand businesses across various industries, contributing significantly to economic growth, employment creation, and national development. According to available data, women now own approximately 20% of manufacturing enterprises […]
Experts Call for Greater Investment in Entrepreneurship and Vocational Education
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Education stakeholders, business leaders, and entrepreneurship advocates have called on governments, private institutions, and development partners to increase investment in entrepreneurship and vocational education as a strategic solution to unemployment, poverty, and economic instability. The call was made during a recent policy dialogue on youth empowerment and sustainable economic development, where experts […]
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Expands as More Youths Venture Into Tech-Based Businesses
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH The entrepreneurship ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa is experiencing a remarkable transformation as more young people embrace technology-driven businesses in response to changing economic realities and growing digital opportunities. From software development and e-commerce to fintech, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, and online education platforms, youths are increasingly leveraging technology to create […]
Stakeholders Advocate Modernization of Apprenticeship Training for Global Competitiveness
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Industry leaders, education experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers have called for the urgent modernization of apprenticeship training systems to prepare young people for global competitiveness and the evolving demands of the modern economy. The call was made during a recent stakeholders’ engagement focused on strengthening entrepreneurship, vocational education, and workforce development across Nigeria […]
Nigerian Youths Embrace Digital Entrepreneurship Amid Rising Employment Challenges
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH The increasing rate of unemployment and economic uncertainty in Nigeria has continued to push many young people toward digital entrepreneurship as a viable pathway for survival, financial independence, and long-term career growth. Across major cities and rural communities alike, Nigerian youths are now leveraging technology, social media platforms, and online marketplaces to […]
LOCAL MANUFACTURERS ENCOURAGE APPRENTICESHIP AS TOOL FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH The growing need for industrial growth and sustainable economic development in Nigeria has prompted local manufacturers to intensify calls for stronger apprenticeship programmes across various sectors of the economy. Industry stakeholders have emphasized that apprenticeship remains one of the most effective pathways for empowering young people with practical skills, reducing unemployment, and […]
INDUSTRY LEADERS URGE INTEGRATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Leading entrepreneurs, education stakeholders, and economic experts have called on governments and educational authorities to integrate entrepreneurship studies into secondary school curricula as a strategic step toward reducing unemployment, promoting innovation, and preparing young people for the realities of the modern economy. The call was made during a recent stakeholders’ forum on […]
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY EFFORTS
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have continued to play a vital role in strengthening economic recovery efforts across Nigeria and many developing nations, as experts increasingly recognize the sector as the backbone of sustainable economic growth, employment generation, and innovation. Recent economic reports and entrepreneurial surveys have shown that SMEs are contributing […]
Experts Call for Stronger Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to Reduce Youth Unemployment in Nigeria
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Economic experts, business development professionals, entrepreneurship advocates, and industry stakeholders across Nigeria have intensified calls for the establishment of a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem as a strategic solution to the rising rate of youth unemployment in the country. The growing concern comes amid increasing economic challenges, limited formal job opportunities, […]
Traditional Apprenticeship Models Evolve With Digital Business Integration
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Growing Shift From Informal Learning to Digital Enterprise Development Across Nigeria and several parts of Africa, traditional apprenticeship systems are witnessing a major transformation as technology and digital business practices continue to reshape the modern economy. What was once largely an informal learning structure focused on physical trade skills is now […]