Economy
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“$10.8 million lost annually due to women being stay-at-home moms”—Experts at MDC ’24 reveal
Hansatu Adegbite, National Consultant for Private Sector Partnerships at UN Women Nigeria, has highlighted the economic cost of gender inequality. According to her, an estimated $10.8 million is lost annually due to women stepping away…
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Katsina Hosts First-Ever Student CEOs Trade Fair, Advances Women Empowerment Initiatives
On Nov. 19, 2024, Katsina State witnessed the Students CEOs Trade Fair debut, organised by “sa_students_matters.” This trailblazing initiative aimed at showcasing entrepreneurial talents, particularly among young women, featured 90% female entrepreneurs as vendors, highlighting…
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Sen. Idiat Equips 1,000 Entrepreneurs During Mega Empowerment Programme
In a just-concluded skills acquisition session held from Nov. 5, 2024, to Nov. 19, 2024, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule of the Lagos West Senatorial District empowered 1,000 Nigerian entrepreneurs by providing them with tools and…
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7 Ways to Get Funding for Your Business
A common source of funds for entrepreneurs, especially in the informal sector, is loans from family and friends. According to Moniepoint statistics, “When businesses in the informal economy get access to loans, their primary sources…
