Written by: Emmanuel Atogwe While innovation and business ventures are key drivers of economic growth, this progress is not equally distributed. Gender inequality remains a significant barrier, preventing many women from accessing entrepreneurial opportunities globally. Despite these challenges, women in business are flourishing across sectors and industries, contributing to economic growth and innovation. Understanding the […]
Author: Emmanuel Atogwe With a new generation of entrepreneurs and business executives propelling economic expansion throughout the continent, Africa is quickly emerging as a center for entrepreneurial activity. Even in the face of formidable obstacles, including limited financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, and stringent regulations, African businesspeople are generating opportunities and transforming their communities. This piece […]
Author: Janet Okochi Introduction Being an entrepreneur is exciting but also filled with challenges. These difficulties are essential for entrepreneurs to thrive, as they involve navigating the pressure between creating game-changing innovations and developing solutions that align with customer needs and demands. With this in mind, this study delves into examining the fears and difficulties […]
Author: Sylvester Elisha Microfinance institutions are crucial in reducing poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, providing financial services like small loans and insurance to those excluded from traditional banking. They focus on financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, and empowering the underprivileged (Armendariz and Morduch, 2010). These institutions have significantly enhanced access to financial services among the unbanked in […]
Author: Uko Ebenezer Digitalization has the potential to transform various sectors by creating a safe environment, facilitating seamless procedures, and generating job opportunities. In Nigeria, the motivation of young people, driven by their expertise in digital technology, has led to the development of innovative products and services aimed at fostering industrialization and a robust export-driven […]
Image source: pexels.com Author: Kabir Sa’id Muhammad Every Nigerian on the street is trying to make it, and the chances of making it and living the dream through the everyday traditional hustle don’t seem like an option. A hustler is more like an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is a built-in part of Nigerians’ DNA, so to say. […]
Author: Adewole Itunu Pamilerin The mass production of clothing began roughly in the mid-nineteenth century when some manufacturers started producing garments that did not require fitting. However, fashion did not become an established industry until the twentieth century, when networks of neighborhood tailors evolved into manufacturing businesses. Factories grew from necessity during the world wars, […]
Author: OYENUGA, Olamide Habibat | oyenugaolamide3@gmail.com Despite facing numerous economic challenges, the Nigerian people are involved in a vast number of entrepreneurial ventures, both locally and across the continent . These ventures have contributed significantly to the growth of the nation, both economically and socially. Several socioeconomic analysts and commentators have characterized Nigeria as a […]
Photo by David Iloba: A large crowd of people at an outdoor market in Lagos, Nigeria Author: Precious Chibuike Ukaegbu There is a famous saying in the Igbo land which goes thus “Akụ ruo ụlọ, a mara onye kpara ya,” which loosely translates to “When wealth gets home, people will know who made it.” The […]
As a tech entrepreneur hailing from Northern Nigeria, one of the primary challenges we face is the shortage of tech talent in the region. This scarcity not only poses a hurdle for local businesses but also impedes the growth and success of startups aiming to establish a foothold in the tech industry. Meet Hafsah El-Yakubu, […]