Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Enters a New Phase as Investment, Infrastructure and Enterprise Support Expand
Nigeria’s entrepreneurship landscape is showing signs of a stronger shift toward enterprise growth, investment readiness, innovation and market access, with several new initiatives and developments emerging across the country. One of the most significant recent developments is the commencement of construction of the $12 million Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE) by SMEDAN, in partnership with […]
Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Landscape Is Shifting: Skills, AI, Capital and Market Access Take Centre Stage
Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is entering a more competitive phase, with the strongest opportunities increasingly going to businesses that can combine skills, technology, market access and financial readiness. A major trend is the growing emphasis on AI and digital skills. Lagos State has commenced a free programme combining artificial intelligence, information technology, entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence […]
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 […]
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 […]
Access to Finance: Unlocking the Capital Nigerian Entrepreneurs Need to Grow
Access to finance remains one of the most critical issues confronting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. For many entrepreneurs, the challenge is not a lack of ideas, ambition, or market opportunities—it is the difficulty of obtaining affordable and appropriate capital to start, sustain, and expand a business. Recent developments, however, indicate growing […]
Leadership Builds What Money Cannot
Why Great Businesses Are Built by Great Leaders Many entrepreneurs begin their journey believing that success depends primarily on funding, products, equipment, or technology. While these resources are important, history consistently demonstrates that the most enduring businesses are built by leaders who inspire people, create vision, and develop strong organizational cultures. A business can acquire […]
The Future of Entrepreneurship Isn’t AI,It’s Entrepreneurs Who Use AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked-about innovations in business today. Some entrepreneurs fear it will replace human jobs, while others believe it is only for large corporations with significant budgets. The reality is far more encouraging: AI is becoming one of the most accessible business tools available to entrepreneurs, artisans, apprentices, and […]
Investment Ready or Just Funding Hungry? Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail Before Meeting Investors
Every year, thousands of entrepreneurs across Africa search for grants, pitch competitions, and investors hoping to secure the funding that will transform their businesses. Yet, despite the abundance of funding opportunities, only a small percentage of founders successfully attract investment. This week, applications opened for the InvestoVilla Pipeline Development Program for Entrepreneurs (IPDPE) 2026, an […]
Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women Programme: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs to Build Stronger Businesses
Free Goldman Sachs Business Programme Offers Women Entrepreneurs a Path to Sustainable Growth In today’s competitive business environment, access to quality entrepreneurial education is just as valuable as access to finance. Recognizing this, Goldman Sachs has once again opened applications for its globally acclaimed 10,000 Women Programme, a free business education initiative designed to […]