War against Poverty: The Private Equity Funds Option

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years, with a well-researched framework for implementation and funding. That framework is tagged the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS). President Muhammadu Buhari recently launched the steering committee of NPRGS led by Vice-President Osinbajo. The NPRGS has proposed to establish a…

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Successful Entrepreneurs in Nigeria – Their First Jobs (Part 16)

For any individual to succeed in business, he must prepare to navigate through uncertainties, as business, irrespective of the sector, is full of ups and downs. In this light, any individual who desires to climb higher must learn to brush initial setbacks, and push ahead for ultimate success The stories of two reputable entrepreneurs, Fola Adeola and Kessington…

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Special Economic Zones: Trump Card for Economic Growth

The Federal Government is working toward enhancing special economic zones to boost FDI in Nigeria’s economy and creating a large number of employment opportunities. This initiative is part of the government’s promise and effort to revamp the economic sector thereby generating massive national income. It was in this light that The Federal Government announced the…

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World MSMEs Day: Why Small Enterprises Thrive on extra Attention

Nigeria has declared a long list of activities to mark the national Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, (MSME) in tandem with World MSME Day as declared by the United Nations (UN).  The UN General Assembly declared 27 June as Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable…

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