THE NEW AGE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: AI IS REWRITING THE RULES OF BUSINES
Global Entrepreneurship Watch The world of entrepreneurship is entering a new phase, and this time the biggest disruption is not coming from traditional finance or large corporations. It is coming from artificial intelligence. Across the United States, Europe, Asia and emerging markets, entrepreneurs are increasingly using AI to build companies with smaller teams, lower operating […]
FG EMPOWERS 18,510 ARTISANS WITH STARTER PACKS
FROM SKILLS TO ENTERPRISE: FG EMPOWERS 18,510 ARTISANS WITH STARTER PACKS A New Conversation on Apprenticeship, Skills Development and Sustainable Entrepreneurship The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of starter packs to 18,510 Nigerians who completed the first batch of the Renewed Hope Vocational and Skills Training Programme, in a major intervention designed to help […]
SKILLS ARE BECOMING NIGERIA’S NEW ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Why the Future of Entrepreneurship Must Begin With Skills, Apprenticeship and Enterprise Development Nigeria’s economic development conversation is increasingly shifting from simply creating jobs to building the people capable of creating, managing and sustaining businesses. This shift is particularly important as government, development organizations and private-sector institutions intensify investment in technical and vocational education, employability, […]
SMEDAN Launches BRYNE Project to Support Over 100,000 Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Annually
Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has received a major boost with the launch of the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Unveiled on August 14, 2026, as part of activities marking International Youth Day, the initiative is designed to provide entrepreneurship support to more […]
Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Gains Momentum as New Youth Enterprise Initiatives Emerge
Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem continues to evolve, with renewed attention on youth enterprise development, practical skills and the need to build businesses that can survive beyond the startup stage. One of the latest developments is the launch of the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project by SMEDAN, unveiled on August 14, 2026. The initiative is […]
FROM APPRENTICE TO ENTREPRENEUR: THE MISSING BRIDGE
For decades, apprenticeship has been one of Nigeria’s strongest pathways to learning a trade. But learning a skill is only the beginning. The real question is: How do we move an apprentice from learning a trade to owning and successfully managing a business? Across Nigeria, renewed attention is being given to apprenticeship, vocational training, […]
THE FUTURE OF APPRENTICESHIP IS PROFESSIONAL
Why Nigeria Must Move From “Learning a Trade” to Building Enterprise Professionals For generations, apprenticeship has been one of Nigeria’s most powerful informal systems for transferring skills, creating businesses and preparing young people for economic independence. From the traditional Igbo apprenticeship system to fashion, automobile repairs, electrical work, catering, construction, manufacturing and countless other trades, […]
THE BUSINESS IS SELLING — SO WHY ARE YOU STILL BROKE?
Nigeria’s Entrepreneurs Must Learn the Difference Between Sales, Profit and Cash Your business made ₦500,000 this month. Congratulations. But before you celebrate, answer one question: How much of that ₦500,000 is actually yours? This is one of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make. They see money entering the business account and immediately assume the business […]
APPRENTICESHIP IS NO LONGER JUST LEARNING A TRADE: AFRICA IS DEMANDING A NEW STANDARD
For generations, apprenticeship has been one of Africa’s most powerful pathways into economic life. A young person enters a workshop, business, market or production environment, learns directly from an experienced practitioner, develops practical competence and eventually establishes an independent livelihood. It is simple. It is practical. And it works. But Africa is beginning to ask […]
SKILLS ARE THE NEW ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE: WHY NIGERIA MUST BUILD PEOPLE BEFORE BUSINESSES
Nigeria’s economic conversation is increasingly moving beyond the question of how many jobs can be created to a more fundamental question: Are Nigerians being equipped with the skills required to create, sustain and grow those jobs? That question has become particularly important as government, development institutions and private-sector organizations continue to expand interventions around […]