Economy
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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…
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Feminist Icon Nana Zulu becomes AWDF Director of Programmes
Feminist icon Nana Zulu has become the new Director of Programmes of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). The organisation announced the appointment on October 22, 2024. AWDF is a Pan-African grant-making initiative that supports…
