Accelerating productive MSMEs: The much-needed catalyst for Nigeria’s socio-economic recovery
Adenike Adeyemi contributed this article on Foresight Africa Report on page 73-75. Click this link for the full report. Nigeria’s recent national growth plan and the new government’s New Hope Agenda highlight the opportunities that Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) create for the achievement…
FATE FOUNDATION ANNUAL CELEBRATION 2017 “THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP”
FATE Foundation had its 2017 Annual Celebration on the 7th December, 2017 at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Centre with the theme “The Future of Entrepreneurship”. The Annual Celebration is FATE Foundation’s grand finale of all our programs in the year graduating all the…
Alumni Spotlight: Koyinsola Vera Cruz of Tresses by K. Vera Cruz and the Business of Hair Care
Our Alumni spotlight for this week is on Koyinsola Vera Cruz, who since graduating from our Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme (AEP) 55 class is blazing the trail in the Nigerian Trichology and Hair Care business space. Koyin graduated from the University of Reading in 2009 and…
5 Lessons on Marathon Preparation for Entrepreneurs
Last Saturday, Lagos played host to the 2017 Lagos City Marathon. The 42km marathon route started at the National Stadium, Surulere and ended at Eko-Atlantic in Victoria Island. A marathon can be a grueling test in mental and physical endurance and with temperature levels on…
Surviving the Fuel Scarcity phase as a Small Business owner
From Aba, Portharcourt and Enugu to Ilorin, Osogbo, Lagos and Abuja, the impact of the scarcity of fuel, the hike in fuel price and fuel queues is taking a grave toll on small businesses in Nigeria. While many lament the decline in sales as a…
Customer Service and Its Impact on Business Profitability
Profitability in business is often tied to aggressive marketing and sales. While marketing and sales are vital ingredients for business success, modern research shows that Customer Service has a more lasting effect on business profitability. The Nigerian business environment has grown in the area of…