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Apply Now: Africa deep tech challenge 2025
3MTT Nigeria took to their official X handle to announce the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025, calling on innovators across the continent to build deep tech solutions under real-world constraintsMeta launches Llama startup program to boost AI innovation
Meta has unveiled the Llama Startup Program, a new initiative aimed at supporting early-stage startups building generative AI applicationsNigeria’s reforms gaining ground as revenues rise, debt falls
Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, says the country’s economic reforms are delivering strong results, including increased revenues to states and debt reductionSMEDAN partners bank, seal deal to empower 40m MSMEs
Fidelity Bank Plc has teamed up with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost Nigeria’s MSME sector through affordable loans, business support, and market accessFG supports $25bn gas deal, plans revival of abandoned projects
President Bola Tinubu is fully backing the $25 billion Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline project, which tops his list of strategic priorities, according to Senator Jimoh Ibrahim
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Governor Bago urges SMEs to harness Nigeria’s year-round farming
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has called on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria to7 affordable Nigerian states where MSMEs can thrive on a budget
In today’s challenging economic climate, entrepreneurs are increasingly looking for ways toWomen’s empowerment crucial to national growth, says VP’s wife
Wife of the vice president, Hajiya Nana Shettima, has said that Nigeria’s development and future are directly linked to the empowerment of women, especially in business and leadershipChina’s SME landscape sees steady growth, innovation drive
China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced a more favorable business environment, marked by improved market access and shrinking regional disparities, a new report from the China Centre for Promotion of SME Developments revealsNigeria’s inflation eases to 23.71% in April as food prices decline
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 23.71% in April 2025, down from 24.23% recorded in...- BUSINESS TIPS
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The importance of feedback for career growth
Feedback is often seen as a performance review tool, but when approached constructively, it becomes a powerful driver of personal andAdapting to a rapidly changing workforce
In today’s dynamic professional landscape, the ability to adapt quickly—often referred to as career agility—has become aHow to grow professionally through constructive criticism
Feedback—whether positive or negative—is one of the most underutilized tools in career development. While many professionals dread performance reviews orUsing Constructive Criticism to Accelerate Your Career
Feedback is often underestimated in career development, yet it's one of the most effective tools for growth. Whether it's praise or criticismThe leadership skill that accelerates growth
When people think about career development, they often focus on managing their team, improving their skills, or getting recognized by
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Meta launches Llama startup program to boost AI innovation
Meta has unveiled the Llama Startup Program, a new initiative aimed at supporting early-stage startups building generative AI applicationsNNPC trains 1,000 south-west farmers in climate-resilient agriculture
The NNPC Foundation has launched a three-day agricultural training programme to empower 1,000 vulnerable farmers across Nigeria’s south-west₦65 billion in renewable energy loans set to power SMEs
A financial services firm focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises hasAFRIMA introduces creative academy to train young Africans in music, digital skills
he All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced the launch of the AFRIMA Kreative Academy (TAKA)Kaduna launches skills programme to equip youths for jobs and self-reliance
The Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has launched a
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Post Like Your Business Depends on It — CEO Make Marks
Meet Olajide Oyindamola Oluwapelumi, CEO Make Marks, a handmade footwear brand she started in 2019 to provide students with stylish, affordable shoesHow Small Businesses Can Win Big with Simple Digital Marketing Moves— Elizabeth Iroanya
Elizabeth Chidinma Iroanya is a leading digital marketing expert and gender equality advocate, known for empowering women through skill-building and advocacyDiversification is Key: TeeWhy Group CEO On Expanding Beyond Real Estate
What inspired you to venture into real estate in 2015? Were you always business-minded, or was there an ‘aha’ moment? I’ve always had a business...Mastering Public Speaking and Branding for SMEs – Emmanuel Edem
There are two things we cannot do without: information and communication. Even the best information becomes useless if not effectively conveyed. Whether through spoken words, body language, or branding elements like websites and social media, how you communicate determines whether potential clients will engage with your business or move onVisibility is Currency: Driving SME Growth with Digital Strategy and AI – Adeola Eka
In the fast-evolving digital world, businesses must either adapt or get left behind. One woman helping SMEs navigate this digital revolution is Adeola Eka, popularly known as “D Digitech Wonderwoman.” A brand SEO strategist, digital consultant, and AI automation expert, Eka has helped thousands of businesses establish strong online visibility and leverage digital tools for growth