The Business Facilitation Act 2023 and Your Employees
In February 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), signed the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2023 into law. The Act, which is also known as the “Omnibus Act” is aimed at improving the ease of business in Nigeria, and to further create an enabling environment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in the […]
African Climate Innovation Challenge 2023 ($15,000)
The African Climate Innovation Challenge empowers young Africans to create impact in their local communities by solving sustainability challenges through entrepreneurship and innovation. Eligibility Criteria for the African Climate Innovation Challenge Benefits For more information about this challenge, click here. Apply here on or before June 29, 2023.
Pitch AgriHack 2023 (US$45,000 Total Prize)
Unleash Your Innovation with Pitch AgriHack 2023! Pitch AgriHack offers a platform for young agritech entrepreneurs to present technological solutions that’ll address food security challenges and empower smallholder farmers across the continent. With a total prize money of US$45,000, Pitch AgriHack 2023 will reward the most promising ventures that address key challenges and promote sustainable […]
A New Dispensation: 9 Focal Points for Nigerian MSMEs
In many countries, including Nigeria, a change in government always precedes the implementation of new policies, modification and/or the overhauling of existing ones. This often translates into new responsibilities, opportunities for citizens, sectors and industries. So, what does this mean for you as a Nigerian entrepreneur? This article will focus on nine (9) focal points […]
How to Build an Online Business from Home
The internet has revolutionized the way we do business. With the rise of e-commerce, it is now easier than ever to start an online business from home. However, building a successful online business requires more than just setting up a website and waiting for customers to come. In this article, we will discuss the steps […]
GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2023
Do you operate in the agribusiness value chain? Then, you should participate in this contest. Generation Africa rolls out the 2023 edition of the Gogettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. This year is the fifth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition, supporting youth-led agri-food businesses to #GrowAfricaGrowLife. The competition will reach its thrilling climax with a captivating final pitch […]
Bootstrapping your Business from Zero to Profit
“Bootstrapping” is derived from the phrase “to hoist oneself up”. It is a method of starting one’s own business with one’s resources. A bootstrapped startup is a business that starts and grows without the help of external investors. Bootstrapping a company does not imply that you’ll not seek external funding; it simply means that you […]
Fishbowl Challenge for Young Social Innovators (Up to $50,000 Seed Funding)
Solve the world’s biggest social challenges through tech-powered solutions. The Fishbowl Challenge connects ambitious young individuals from around the world to develop technology-driven social ventures that address critical issues in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Energy. For six (6) months, teams from around the world will go through various venture-building stages, with a shared goal to […]
7 Steps to Identify and Target Your Ideal Customers
Introduction If you are a small business owner in Nigeria, or anywhere for that matter, you know that reaching the right customers is crucial for your success. That’s why it’s important to carefully identify and target your ideal customer, especially because it’s not easy to stand out in a crowded market, particularly when you have […]
ICAN-BOI iHack4SDG Challenge 2023
ICAN-BOI, in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Bank of Industry, will gather a new generation of innovative thinkers from across the tech industry to tackle some of the most pressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), tagged “iHack4SDG Challenge 2023. ICAN-BOI, an innovation hub at the heart of Yaba and Ebutte […]