Before now, automobile mechanics in Nigeria had been seen as the job for school drop-outs, but this perception has been changed by the likes of Tunde Onakoya our guest today on Enterprise Stories. In 2012, Tunde Onakoya a graduate of the Polytechnic Ibadan changed the narratives of the automobile industry by starting an automobile academy for existing /... more...

Our guest this week on Enterprise Story is Nwamaka Kentebe CEO Threadhouse Factory ltd. After working for 13 years in the corporate world in Nigeria, Nwamaka found herself jobless . Recovering from the shock, she tried her hands on various businesses including food and clothing for kids but,this did not last long before it collapsed. Recognizing her... more...

“Neccesity they say is the mother of all Inventions” … this is the story of Oladotun Olusola our guest on Enterprise Stories this week. Oladotun Olusola CEO glass.com.ng is a graduate of the University of Lagos and worked as a young architect in a design / building firm during his mandatory masters course where he rose to the position of Contract Manager.... more...

This is a story of how passion created wealth. “Passion is clearly one of the characteristics of the wealthiest people in the world”. In 2007, Tope Alaka graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) where he studied Geography. While in the university, Tope got involved with theatre arts, attending rehearsals and took up minor roles in theatre shows... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Itoro Ugorji, the founder of Baby Lounge - a child care services provider. Itoro has brought a lot of innovation to the child care services business, she has the office creches, weekend care, in-home child minding service, events pop-up creche, child care trainings, creche consultancy and a host of other... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

The story of Dr. Oluwaseun Abiola, CEO Crescentdeen Resources Limited (CDR) is quite interesting. He trained as a medical doctor in 2002 and then ventured into the Real Estate industry in 2007 with just a hundred thousand naira (100,000 NGN) and two (2) staff. Today CDR has over 20 staff. more...

Turning passion into wealth has characterized most successful businesses worldwide, so also is the story of Korede Olabanji CEO, Photonimi. He studied Accountancy at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin and worked in the Oil and Gas sector. As a hobby, he took pictures and made enlargements for his colleagues for free until one day, they restructured their... more...

Raphael Atere, CEO Raphgate Chemicals Nig. Ltd trained as a teacher with the aim of reaching the peak of his teaching career. Feeling caged in his teaching career after a while, he, fortunately, got a job with a paint manufacturing company where he was opportune to work in all the departments of the company. The knowledge he acquired from the company... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Entrepreneurship is a mindset, most times borne out of necessity, this was the story of Kanayo Okonkwo CEO Veekay Continental Products. He is a graduate of Microbiology from the University of Lagos. Having spotted a gap in the food manufacturing sector, he then partnered with a friend and started Veekay Continental Products from the small garage of... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Mr and Mrs Olusola Opawoye, co-founders of Win-Win Kitchen Limited - a company that specializes in making frozen pastries. The Opawoye’s decided to start Win Win Kitchen Ltd when they went to purchase pastries at Shoprite and were told they had exhausted sales for the day, and this was around 11am, they... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Olufunmilayo Alero Gombe the founder of The Event Nanny - an organization that provides bespoke childcare/ crèche services during events such as weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, private parties, sporting events and exhibitions. Olufunmilayo studied Sociology at the Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Jerry Oche, the founder of Zowasel - an agro-platform that provides access to finance, enhanced agro-inputs and market access to smallholder farmers at affordable costs without hassles. Jerry Oche was privileged to grow up in a predominantly agrarian community where his mom struggled through his childhood... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Eme Ugwuegbu, the founder of Sahara Sunrise Ltd. Eme started business from her days as an undergraduate at the University of Southern California, she would make jewelry, paint T-shirts and pottery and sell to her friends in school. The idea for Sahara Sunrise came when she visited Nigeria on a holiday and... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature PENELOPE GOBIR the founder of RETAIL RITE CONSULT - a retail consultancy business. Penelope started up Smartmark/Fast Forward retail business with her husband in 1998 with the Swatch brand, by 2004 they added Nike, in 2007 Levi’s, in 2011 TM Lewin and 2014 Tommy Hilfiger. She had successfully grown one store to 60... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Temisan Gambo, the CEO of Abiyamo Food Ltd, owners of ‘FrootyChoos Dried Fruits’ - a company that focuses on producing, packaging and selling of indigenously produced dried fruits as snacks without any preservatives, sweeteners or coloring. Temisan studied Philosophy at the University of Ibadan, she worked... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Olubunmi Olojo the Founder & CEO of Delightful Affairs - a confectionaries outfit that specializes in the production of bread, cakes and cookies. Olubunmi never had any business experience, she studied Accounting at the College of Technology, Yaba and her entrepreneurial sojourn started when she got... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Ayodele Okundalaiye, a stand-up comedian cum master of ceremonies and the founder of SACO Events Ltd. Ayodele who is naturally funny, decided to transform his wit from being a hobby to a business. He worked the ropes gradually to the top of his craft with diligence. Before now, Ayodele worked as a waiter in a... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Udoka Uju, the founder of the Lady Painter Nigeria - a company that offers interior and exterior painting of residential and commercial spaces in Lagos. A graduate of Economics from the University of Port Harcourt, Udoka upon graduation, worked in the banking sector but had the desire to do something that touch... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Tolulope Oko-Igaire the founder of Intimate Solution Network - a clinical consulting firm for couples or individuals who wish to resolve or manage emotional or marital conflicts. Tolu started Intimate Solution in 2012 as an online talk show, but she had run several businesses before this. She worked in the... more...

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Reports have revealed some of the key drivers of success for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), showing an evolution in work practices, company culture and innovation. Other reports highlight the trends of collaboration, empowerment and adaptability as central to growth in subsequent years. In order to achieve the anticipated business success,... more...

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This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Olagoke Balogun, the Founder of SoFresh - Nigeria’s number one healthy food chain for fresh, delicious nutrient-rich healthy meals. SoFresh was originally founded as Fruitivegies in 2010 to be a modernized Farmer’s Market which was simply a departure from the traditional method of shopping for fresh produce.... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Olagoke Balogun, the Founder of SoFresh - Nigeria’s number one healthy food chain for fresh, delicious nutrient-rich healthy meals. SoFresh was originally founded as Fruitivegies in 2010 to be a modernized Farmer’s Market which was simply a departure from the traditional method of shopping for fresh produce.... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Chibueze Obinwanne the Co-Founder of The Milk Booster Ltd. Milk Booster Ltd was born out of necessity when Dr. Chinenye, the Co- founder of Milk Booster Ltd, gave birth and discovered that she could not lactate enough to do exclusive breast feeding for her baby. This discovery made her and brother Chibueze, to go... more...

The importance of education cannot be over emphasized. Some school of thought are of the opinion that our educational system is unenviable while some others are saying that we are moving in the right path judging from the fact that Nigerian students are competing very well with their counterparts abroad. In this episode, we will try to provide a clear... more...

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This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Amara Okoli the founder of Mara Cruiz Organics - a Nigerian owned brand that specializes in producing natural products for hair and skin care. Mara Cruiz Organics was born out of necessity. One morning, while Amara was bathing her baby, she discovered that the baby products she was using for her baby had... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Entrepreneurs are simply those who spot obstacles and opportunities and take advantage of it. This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Elsie Oluku the founder of ariiyatickets.com - an online events ticketing store. At a point while Elsie was still working with an events company, they had a lot of events and they needed to sell tickets but there was... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Oluwatosin Azzezat Oshinowo the Founder of Beleful Republic Limited. Beleful Republic specializes in making delightful meals that leaves customers asking for more. Oluwatosin studied History and Strategic studies at the University of Lagos, her fire for making meals and owning a restaurant got ignited when she... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Joy Igbodike, the Creative Director of Jaebee Furniture. Joy as a young girl, learnt the trade of furniture making from her mother who was a furniture maker, she spent her free hours after school in the factory learning the craft. After acquiring a degree in Mechanical Engineering, she decided to work with her... more...

Nigeria’s creative industry has huge potential to create jobs and earn foreign exchange. Despite the rapid growth experienced in this industry, issues around protection of intellectual property remain a major impediment to its full economic actualization. Recently, there has been increase in advocacy for better reforms in Nigeria’s intellectual property (IP)... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

In terms of economic value, installing proven and efficient technologies means profitability for company shareholders, job creation for the unemployed, increased wealth for employees and a solid tax base for the government. It is good news for the Nigerian economy and the sustainability of the environment that used batteries are now being collected and... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Adetayo Bamiduro the CEO/Co-founder of Metro Africa Xpress (MAX) - a company that provides end-to-end pick-up and drop-off, using their mobile platform to match motorcyclists with packages for delivery. Tayo has always had passion for both entrepreneurship and digital connection platforms. After he founded his... more...

Time as it is said is money and is precious especially when it comes to running a business and so, a critical asset for any economy which requires careful attention. There are never more than 24 hours in a day, you create it and you can manage it. The simple reality and ultimate truth is that time management plays a very important role not only in... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Mary Onu, the Proprietress of St Andrew’s School - a school that caters for Creche, Nursery and Afterschool kids. Mary studied Mathematics with Computer Science as first degree and a Prost graduate Diploma in Education. She had always enjoyed sharing knowledge and wanted to become a teacher in retirement after... more...

Creative disruption is a phrase that has been used in the marketing world for more than a decade to describe the desired break in existing patterns of behavior of the target audience in response to a highly creative message (advertising). Disruption is increasingly the norm for brands today and every year, as our digital and physical worlds merge,... more...

As the retail industry is relaxing in what is predicted to be a profitable holiday shopping season, we look to the year ahead, working to stay ahead of consumer trends, emerging technologies, and disruptive changes. Despite all the hypes about the recessions, retail is not dead but thriving, and 2018 promises to hold a few new trends that will add up to an... more...

The Pension Reform Act 2014 requires any employer with three or more employees to comply with the act by ensuring its employees open RSAs with remittances made monthly into them. This will ensure that small business employees work to drive growth and profitability of their companies, with their wellbeing at retirement well taken care of through secure... more...

This week we feature the story of Adegboyega Adesida, CEO Charm Butchery. He started his own farm business after working in both private and public agro sectors of Nigeria. Gboyega graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University where he studied Animal production & Health in 2003, he emerged as 2nd best corper in 2004 in Jos where he served. This got him... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Toyosi Kolawole, the founder of Audeo Clothing Co. Ltd - a garment manufacturing and retailing company. Toyosi had been a business management consultant for a long period where she worked with entrepreneurs and investors providing new ventures development and financial advisory services but she felt the urge to... more...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a very important role in the development of any economy. In Nigeria, SMEs make up about 97% of the entire economy, serving as a bridge to wealth and job creation. Tax policies have been identified as one of the key economic factors that can affect the performance of this sector thus; the taxation of SMEs is an... more...

Technology has helped bridge gaps in the healthcare industry in developed and developing nations. Advancements in information gathering, research, treatment, and communication have given medical providers new tools to work and new ways of medical. As technology improves by the day, new developments are constantly infiltrating our lives - from the way we... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Technology has helped bridge gaps in the healthcare industry in developed and developing nations. Advancements in information gathering, research, treatment, and communication have given medical providers new tools to work and new ways of medical. As technology improves by the day, new developments are constantly infiltrating our lives - from the way we... more...

This week on Enterprise stories, we feature Adefolake Oki , Founder / CEO Fancy Froots. After her graduation from Yaba College of Technology in 1995 Adefolake, went into buying and selling and at a point in time, she owned a cold room where she sold frozen foods. But a year after going back and forth, she met a friend of hers who advised her to take time... more...

Agriculture in Nigeria can be described as the New Frontier for economic development and the future of agriculture in Nigeria lies in innovation and economic interventions, but can any of the many approaches for intervening in the sector be successful without harmonizing the stakeholders? The farmers, investors, regulators and more importantly the... more...

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The hospitality industry is a multibillion-dollar industry that depends on the availability of leisure time and disposable income. A hospitality unit such as a restaurant, hotel, or an amusement park consists of multiple groups such as facility maintenance and direct operations (servers, housekeepers, porters, kitchen workers, bartenders, management,... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Tokunbo Fasoro, the founder of BI solutions – a human capital development company. Tokunbo, had always wanted to be an entrepreneur right from when she was at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Her passion for the development of youths drove her to start BI Graduate School in 2013, a platform which she has... more...

The business of beauty in Nigeria is on the whole, potentially lucrative. Nigerian beauty industry is vibrant and expanding. There has been sustained growth in the industry despite the economic challenges. Skin and personal care grew by 11% in 2014, although Nigeria’s economy grew at a slower pace in 2015, there is evidence that the industry expanded and... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Agriculture is one of the pillars and most vital production sector of Nigeria’s economy. So much so that it has been dubbed “The new oil industry”. One of the key factors that drove the agric. sector was “collaboration” between the federal government and stakeholders in the agric. space. In 2016, the GDP in Agriculture grew by 4.11%, the overall GDP in... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Seyi Abolaji, the Founder/CEO of Wilson’s Juice Company Ltd Wilson’s juice’s story is that of a humble beginning. Seyi started from a small kiosk with 2,000 naira selling homemade hand-squeezed lemonade to students at Covenant University. He would go from hostel to hostel selling his flavor-packed lemonade and... more...

Over the years, Nigeria remains an attractive export and investment destination for international businesses in the medium term because of its scale, resources, location and has the largest market in Africa, with a population of over 160 million people. The economic downturn in Nigeria over the last few years was as a result of the sharp decline in the... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Saudat Salami, the CEO of EASYSHOP EASYCOOK SERVICES LIMITED - an online fresh produce retailer. Saudat started her company in 2001 as a part time job when she spotted a gap. She realized that working women go through a lot of hassles in order to balance their career and home. Having a web development... more...

SMEs, how do you get funding for your business? SMEs in Nigeria usually see access to capital as an uphill battle. Many largely depend on financial institutions for investment credit and commercial banks for working capitals. The number one tip Business Experts give to capital eager SME's is to do their homework before approaching the financial... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Nelly Agbogu the founder of Nellies – a healthy food and snack company. Nelly started her business as a side hustle while still working for a company, she started making healthy snacks from her kitchen and delivering to customers. In March 2015, she realized that her side hustle had the potential to become a... more...

Nigeria just like any other country needs a community of leaders who can drive change for social impact. This no doubt calls for innovative approaches that create economic value while addressing its ever growing critical social problems. Social entrepreneurs now engage stakeholders to influence and initiate the much needed behavioral changes in Nigeria.... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Femi Oye, the co-founder of SMEFunds – an international energy company that focuses on developing clean energy solutions for Nigerians living below poverty line. Femi was inspired to set up SMEFunds because of the terrible experiences he had while growing up with his grandmother in the village. She cooked all her... more...

Record has shown that there has been a significant increase in Global financial leasing development in the world's major countries. In Nigeria, since the advent of modern leasing, over 250 companies have been involved in the business, generating N1.26 trillion in 2016. This represents 14% growth over N1.1trillion in 2015. With this development, the... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this today, Tuesday 26th September, at 3pm for the live program on... more...

Research has shown that 99 percent of businesses in Nigeria are MSMEs which have been instrumental to GDP growth and hub for job opportunities. However their growth potential are hampered by a number of elements such as some unfavorable laws and policies regulating the sector. It is against this backdrop that the Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) was... more...

Necessity they say is the mother of innovation and this is the story of Bidemie Ogboru, the founder of 3PL Unique Concepts who is our guest this week on Enterprise Stories. Bidemie is a graduate of Ambrose Alli University and a lover of dogs . But a time came when the cost of dog food became so high in the market that Bidemie found it almost impossible... more...

The Manufacturing Sector is a key growth driver within the Nigerian economy. However, a number challenges are slowing down the optimization of the sector's potentials. Top on the list are Infrastructure (mainly power), access to capital and skilled labour. Input materials are still largely import dependent and our manufactured goods are not positioned for... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Olawale Ayilara, the founder of LandWey Investment – a fast growing real estate firm in Nigeria with an investment portfolio of over 8.5 billion naira. Olawale’s interests in real estate began when he worked as Head Business Development Creativity and Strategy for a real estate firm. While there, Olawale observed... more...

The agricultural sector is the heart of many developing and low-income economies. The economic centrality of smallholders makes them extremely important and catalyst for broad-based economic growth. They are sometimes considered to be grass root of the economy. One key tool in improving smallholder productivity may be in the rapidly growing area of... more...

Insecurity cannot be divorced from unemployment and poverty because an idle mind, they say, is the devil’s workshop. Since the past decade or more Nigeria has witnessed unprecedented levels of security challenges occasioned by the activities of militants, kidnapping, political assassination, ritual killings and violent armed robbery incidences in almost all... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Funmi Eko the CEO of Cocotripps - a content and production outfit for television and radio. Funmi had always been in the media space, after studying Public Administration and Political Science at the University of Benin, she worked freelance at DAAR communications, she was the host of the MTN family game show on... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Investment in Agro – processing will minimize if not eradicate waste in the agribusiness value chain, improve profitability and encourage more to participate. This will guarantee food security and propel more to export. Imagine the jobs that could be created and the catalytic effect on other industries. In this episode, we will be focusing again on the... more...

Enterprise Stories this week features Yagazie Eguare, the founder of Gazmadu Studio – an Optometrist, turned a professional wedding photographer. After her graduation from the Imo State University in 2011, Yagazie proceeded to the Military Hospital Lagos for her NYSC where her passion for telling the stories of couples in pictures and accentuating the... more...

There is no gain saying that Agriculture contributes greatly to any economy. The value chain in this industry range from farming to processing, retail and export to mention but a few. From the agro-processing value chain in Nigeria alone, opportunities for export abound where the foreign exchange earned is re-invested into the economy which acts as a... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Chioma Ukonu the founder of RecyclePoints. RecyclePoints is a waste recycling and social benefit venture that is addressing Nigeria’s waste management crisis. It is an incentive based scheme designed to motivate citizens to recycle by creating value from their everyday waste. People who subscribe to... more...

The entertainment industry (informally known as show business or show biz) is part of the tertiary sector of the economy and includes a large number of sub-industries devoted to entertainment. Prior to 2005, the entertainment industry struggled to generate the desired interest that will attract investors. It relied heavily on funding from “selected”... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Olumide Akintayo, the CEO of Easylink Foods Ltd – a company which trades, farms and process export based agricultural commodities like cashew nuts, sesame seed, hibiscus flower and soy beans. Olumide’s interest in Agriculture started at his early age when he watched his father farm acres of land in his village and... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature Adebanke Adeyemi, the founder of Luxuria Ventures – a corporate and personal gifting company. After her graduation in 2000 from University of Lagos in Mass Communication, Banke worked in one of the popular banks and an Oil and Gas outfit briefly. She also managed a guest house in Lagos but along the line,... more...

With most of today’s economies being unable to provide sufficient employment opportunities, non-governmental organizations are now fostering creativity and employability among students through entrepreneurship programs. This is why organizations such as Junior Achievement of Nigeria (JAN) came up to inspire and educate young people to become conscientious... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

With a huge consumer market, growing economy and increasingly urbanized population base, Nigeria represents one of the biggest opportunities for the retail sector in Africa. However lingering concerns over select risk factors, including tariffs imposed on the industry, may affect investment in the near to medium term. Currently, more than 80m of Nigeria’s... more...

On Enterprise Stories this week, we feature Azukaego Ekpe, a passionate early childhood practitioner, professional teacher, school administrator, Montessori trainer and motivational speaker. She studied Law at the University of Benin and upon graduation did a couple of jobs in events planning and management before deciding to study Montessori Method of... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature an amazing lady who has put in a lot within a short period to grow her business tremendously. Bisi Mawuton Sotunde, is the CEO of Busy Bee Events, a graduate of Chemical and Polymer Engineering from the Lagos State University. After her graduation in 2008, Bisi searched fruitlessly for a job for some time before... more...

The demand of electricity is increasing by the day, for economic emancipation and in order to meet the Millennium Development Goals. Thus, Electric power supply is the most important commodity for national development. With electrical energy the people are empowered to work from the domestic level and the cottage industries, through the small-scale and... more...

On Enterprise Stories this week, we feature Frank Adekunle Macaulay, a pilot turned film maker. Frank Adekunle Macaulay is the MD/CEO of FMA Productions Nigeria Limited - a Movie, TV and Digital Media Production company based in Lagos. After his training at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Training Centre in Zaria, Frank practiced as a pilot for eight years... more...

Taxes, and tax systems, are fundamental components of government revenue generation. They build capacity to provide security, meet basic needs and foster economic development. However the capacity of the government to provide her citizens is limited when individuals and organizations evade taxes. This is the raison d’etre why the Acting President, Yemi... more...

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This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

It is now a fact that Nigerian entertainment sector is worth billions of dollars and has generated 6.54% in Q4 of 2016 to the Nigerian economy. This is not surprising at all, given the way theindustry, particularly Nollywood and music production, have exploded in the last 10 years. No wonder why Nigerians born abroad are coming back home to compete well... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Udeme Mfon-Okon, the Pig farmer. Udeme is an accountant and the CEO of Maser Farms. After her graduation from the University in 1998, she secured a job with a bank where she worked for 13 years before she decided in 2012 to leave and follow her entrepreneurial dream. Udeme started her initial business... more...

Small businesses and start-ups are the engines that will power Nigeria’s growth into the future,” “The sooner we start supporting our proudly Nigerian suppliers and service providers, the better for us. With our support, they can create wealth and jobs for the country and many of them can grow into globally competitive brands. On May 25, 2017, an... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Akingbade Akinmuyiwa and Kunle Bamgboye the founders of Mr. Wells and Harmony Ltd. Akingbade is a trained engineer who has had the passion of starting a bakery for a long time. Earlier he noticed that there was a particular brand of bread that dominated the market, people queued up to get this bread... more...

Did you know that Nigeria loses N127bn yearly to cases of Internet frauds across all sectors of theeconomy and N10 billion annually on hosting domain names abroad? Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA), a self-regulating body that manages the .ng national resource has said that it is focused on championing the course of ensuring that Nigerians... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of a not-for-profit organization - Rullion Capacity Builders, an organization that trains and empowers women with vocational and Entrepreneurship Skills. Oluwatoyin Egedi is the founder of Rullion Capacity Builders which started out in 2014 . When getting a job was becoming a problem after she gave... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Transportation is a critical factor in the economic growth and development of a nation. It is an essential part of human and commercial activities and a wealth creating industry on its own. Inadequate transportation limits a nation’s ability to utilise its natural resources, distribute food and other finished goods and integrate with other infrastructural... more...

When you have an innovative idea, don’t hold back – it might just be the next big business. Our story this week conveys this fact. Oshone Ikazoboh is a Co-founder of Zoto; a fast and secure mobile payment solution in Nigeria, licensed by the CBN. With 10 years entrepreneurial experience, Oshone decided to create Zoto which provides people the convenience of... more...

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Africa has over the past decade, become theworld’s most exciting economic frontier, transforming and offering hope for gainful entrepreneurship. Africa grew despite the global recession and it shows no signs of abating. The continent is on course to achieve economic growth of around 4.5% this year, a rate... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the amazing Bukola Akinlagun, the Founder & Managing Director of Mosaic – a fast rising integrated Real Estate company. Bukola worked in the banking sector after graduation from the University, but deep down she knew she was going to run a business probably because she was greatly influenced by her parents whom... more...

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) was formed in 1996 as a platform for public-private sector cooperation on Nigeria's economic development. The NESG engages government, private sector, and civil society on key development issues and economic policies in Nigeria. The strategic roles of the Group include those of being a; Dialogue Partner: Shaping... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of a young entrepreneur who created an enterprise from drying fruits. Affiong a Physiology & Psychology and Business Management graduate was working in a non- governmental organization from 2008 to 2012, when she realized the huge potential that exist in Agriculture. She saw the opportunity to create... more...

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) is a Federal Government Agency established by the NIPC Act N0. 16 of 1995,to promote, co-ordinate and monitor all investments in Nigeria. The NIPC has been at the centre of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s efforts to diversify her economy and move away from overreliance on theoil and gas sector by... more...

This week on enterprise stories we feature Afua Osei, a young energetic lady. Afua Osei is the co-founder of She Leads Africa (SLA) - a community that helps young African women achieves their professional dreams. While in business school, Afua had come up with a new venture idea to create a platform to help young African women with their careers. She... more...

Real Estate remains a critical sector of the Nigerian economy. Indeed we have made progress in the last decade especially in pro-active states but more needs to be done as the sector has the potential for job creation. Besides, movement from rural to urban areas is happening faster than anticipated, thus putting pressure on existing infrastructure.... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

The new forex allocation to SMEs triggered some mixed reactions among the stakeholders in foreign exchange market in Nigeria. This action has opened forex window for SMEs to the tune of $20,000, per customer per quarter and this will reasonably address the FOREX challenges of the SMEs and encourage productivity in the country. While stakeholders and... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of a man who fell in love with entrepreneurship from a tender age. Julius Adeleye is the founder of All Queens Kitchen limited a food drinks company; he graduated with a degree in Business Administration and always had the passion to run a business. Julius’ father was a business man, this sowed the... more...

Made in Nigeria products are becoming more important in ensuring economic sustainability in the country particularly, with the situation of the economy. For made in Nigeria goods to match up with international standards, there are requirements that must be met. The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has the mandate to promote industrial and economic... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories features the unique story of a psychologist who went on to set up a successful shoe making business. Olatunde Olaniyi, was doing well at iCentra Consulting Limited in Abuja, most people believed he was doing well but Tunde deep down wasn’t satisfied and wanted to do more particularly, with his fascination for... more...

Challenges of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are linked to variables that define the economy. Some of these challenges include, low industrialization capacity, access to finance, inconsistent government policies at various levels, inadequate infrastructure and insecurity of the business climate among others. It is against this backdrop... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature another exciting story of a young lady who left her oil & gas job for make-up artistry. In 2006, while Adekunbi Fashakin was getting ready for her final year, she got an opportunity to intern in one of the big oil &and gas companies in Nigeria - a prospect to build a career in the sector, she hoped. During... more...

Just like in any economy, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are being targeted as never before in Nigeria for their potential to stimulate growth and create jobs. Many of the development agencies like the World Bank, Bank of Industry, and Private sector among others have rolled out programs for developing SMEs. Looking back, one may ask, has there... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

The Nigerian Tax System has undergone significant changes in recent times. The Tax Laws are being reviewed with the aim of repelling obsolete provisions and simplifying the main ones. In evaluating the tax regulation in Nigeria, we must address the plight of SMEs. How has tax regulation affected the SMEs operation in Nigeria? How can they get the required... more...

This week on enterprise stories, we feature another exciting entrepreneurial journey. Sunmbo Adeoye left her accounting career to start her own events management business, why leave certain income for uncertainty? In 2008, a mother with 2 kids, she had a lot of responsibility on her shoulder and always pondered on alternative income. She has always had... more...

Social enterprise is attracting a lot of attention around the world as a great way to make the world a better place. Recently the Nigerian government launched a N500 billion social investment programme that involves direct cash transfers of N5,000 monthly to one million beneficiaries in poor vulnerable households / graduates, feeding of 5.5 million... more...

On Enterprise Stories this week, we feature the story of Toyin Ashaolu, a lawyer turned fashion designer. Toyin always had a flare for fashion; she had a good eye for fabrics and an interest in designs. While in school she gave her tailors a good run for their money as they had to go the extra mile to satisfy her. In 2009, she moved from just loving... more...

A good number of SME’s get to a stage where the pertinent question becomes “How do I grow? The challenge is usually seen as solvable by funding. However, it has been shown that mere availability of funds does not result to growth, as getting funds at a high cost, improper determination of the amount required, and a lack of focus on value-driven growth can... more...

A good number of SME’s get to a stage where the pertinent question becomes “How do I grow? The challenge is usually seen as solvable by funding. However, it has been shown that mere availability of funds does not result to growth, as getting funds at a high cost, improper determination of the amount required, and a lack of focus on value-driven growth can... more...

When you have an innovate idea, don’t hold back – it might just be the next big business. Our story this week symbolizes this fact. Ugochukwu Chikezie is a co-founder of Nairabox, a mobile wallet that allows users to pay for various services at their convenience and still enjoy some percentage discounts. In April 2015, Ugochukwu and his partner started... more...

When you consider the hierarchy of human needs food is a top priority. Man has therefore since time immemorial farmed. Farming therefore became a science such that it is studied with the aim to improve volumes and varieties. Some countries are able to feed themselves and export special crops; others are able to produce those crops which define the national... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale Anifowose and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

SMEs often say access to funding is one of the main challenges that they face yet some investors will tell you differently. They have funds available but cannot find the right persons to invest in. Recently in Nigeria several types of investors have sprung up from Venture Capitalists to Angel Investors and they are solely focused on developing the SME... more...

Who says you have to invent a new idea before you become an entrepreneur? Spot a gap, fill it and create value to be an entrepreneur. Our story this week captures just that. Mary Ephraim never really set out to start a business of her own, a graduate of English and Literary Studies from the University of Calabar; she was comfortable with her job as a TV &... more...

The Nigerian economy is experiencing its worst performance in almost 3 decade according to leading economist in the country. The combination of weak oil price, high inflation, reducing forex reserve and depreciation of the Naira is a situation no country would wish to be. Will the 2017 budget which has been tagged budget of growth and recovery live up to... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of Ms Okoro Gladys, the “Rising Star” in the design industry as profiled by ThisDay and BusinessDay Nigeria. Gladys is the Founder of Brookhouse International Limited, an interior design and renovation company based in Lagos with expertise on custom home building, remodeling, historic renovations, luxury... more...

Have you often heard the cliché that SMEs are the engine of growth? Well in Germany not only is it true, Government action deliberately makes this happen! They support the “German Mittelstands” (SMEs) on key issues like investment in R&D, the skills shortage, foreign trade and investment, financing needs, company start-ups and company hand-overs. Little... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the Igwe Brothers, Titus and Tobias Igwe, founders of Speedmeals Mobile Kitchen Ltd, a food delivery services company in Nigeria. There are several reasons why people venture into business, for the Igwe brothers it was clear, if they didn’t do something to earn money they would go hungry after the loss of their... more...

In the last 18 months, most businesses especially SMEs have struggled to remain profitable. The business environment has been nothing but harsh. Jobs have been lost and for those in employment, underemployment is becoming acceptable. Yet, job creation remains a top priority of this administration. How can we inspire the average Nigerian to venture, create... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Adegboyega and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM -Business... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Victoria Oluwaseun Phillips, founder, Victro Concepts & Services Ltd. Victoria started her business about 20 years ago after she lost both parents at an early age while still in JSS1. Victoria grew up with her grandmother who taught her how to sell soup ingredients before she also passed away while she was in... more...

This week on Enterprise stories, we feature an amazing story of Cakes, Family and Passion Nike Majekodunmi, graduated from Reading University where she studied Political Sociology and later masters in International Relations, she was gearing up for an exciting professional career. In 2007 while browsing on the internet, Nike saw a recipe for cookies and... more...

Our guest on Enterprise Stories this week is Adetoun Abbi – Olaniyan a Serial - Social Entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship growth and development. She has two major businesses Doveland Travels et Tours Ltd and Maidville Consulting Ltd. Her passion to see the world, visit places and interact with different cultures and tradition led... more...

Our first guest on Enterprise Stories this year is a young farmer, Lanre Adekeke, CEO Farmtropoli. A Serial entrepreneur, who though was born into a family of entrepreneurs, identified his entrepreneurial potentials very early in his university days and wasted no time in bringing it to bear. Lanre started a money lending business while in the university... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM -Business... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Chioma Ukonu the founder of RecyclePoints. RecyclePoints is a waste recycling and social benefit venture that is addressing Nigeria’s waste management crisis. It is an incentive based scheme designed to motivate citizens to recycle by creating value from their everyday waste. People who subscribe to... more...

On Enterprise Stories this week, we feature the amazing story of Omolara Imoowo, the founder of Larboni Cakes and Froghurts - a catering company that specializes in desserts and frozen yogurt. Although Omolara studied Economics at the university of Ibadan, she had always wanted to run her own business. Immediately after graduation she started a catering... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Njoku Darlington the founder of Orion Environmental Services. Darlington is a graduate of Zoology from the Michael Okpara University and has a Master’s Degree in Conversation of Natural Resources. Darlington had always been involved in running businesses from his days in the university. After... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM -Business... more...

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This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Mesturah Shittu a graduate of Chemistry turned Carpenter. Mesturah discovered that there was more to her purpose than ending up as a lab chemist after completion of her 6 months Industrial training. She was restless after the completion of the training and began to ask questions on how she can be who... more...

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This Week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Teni Majekodunmi, Founder & Creative Director, Eclectic Chique. After Teni’s graduation from law school in 2005, she registered a legal & environmental consultancy company that focuses on climate finance in 2009 but in 2012, tragedy struck in her family and this changed her perception about business thus, her... more...

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This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Yetty Williams, the founder of lagosmums.com, one of the first online communities for mums and parents raising kids in Lagos. Yetty started Lagosmums.com in the year 2011. The idea came when she started giving birth and there was no locally relevant resource that addressed parents in Nigeria online but... more...

Joyce Olagesin, the Director and Country Business Manager of Strika Entertainment Nigeria Limited is our guest on Enterprise Stories this week. Strika Nigeria Limited is an edutainment company which for over 15 years has educated and entertained pre-teens and young adults using comic. The young adults find these highly graphic and colorful comics very... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts today at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM -Business Clinic on... more...

Our guest on Enterprise Stories this week is Mrs. Ikeolu Biobaku, the founder of Mix n’ Bake confectioners – a top confectioneries company in Lagos. Ikeolu had always been passionate about baking and cooking from when she was young, she would try her hands on everything about food to the extent that her father had to buy her an oven at her young age. Home... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Bunmi Davies; a Banking and Finance graduate turned entertainment guru. Bunmi always had an interest in entertainment right from his days in the university, as an undergraduate, he was organizing shows and events. It was no surprise he registered Afrotainment in 2000 right after graduation and soon... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri, a Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist and the Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services, a health and wellness Centre. In 2010, Dr. Maymunah embarked on a journey that changed her view about mental health. After experiencing firsthand the challenges faced by her senior... more...

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This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts today at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM -Business Clinic on... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of Mrs. Olutele Ogundipe, the founder of Food Convee - a food packaging company based in Lagos. Tele is a graduate of Agriculture from Obafemi Awolowo University. As a Plant Science major she has always been concerned about the poor food handling processes in open markets and the stress involved in... more...

One of the most important aspects of planning an event is getting a venue for the event and this just got easier. On Enterprise Stories this week, we feature the amazing story of Mr. & Mrs. Owoeye who run an online events center booking company called Venue Compass. They first had the idea of setting up Venue Compass 5yrs ago when they were planning their... more...

Tolu Erogbogbo is the CEO of Cookie Jar, one of the leading confectioneries companies in Nigeria. Tolu always had an entrepreneurial mindset and as soon as he graduated in 2009, he set up his first business which he sold 2 years after to start another business in real estate and alternative energy. But within a short period it folded up. This frustrated and... more...

This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts today at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM -Business Clinic on... more...

Our guest on Enterprise stories this week is a lawyer turned Human Resources Practioner. Mrs. Omomene Odike is the CEO of U-Connect Human Resources Ltd, one of Nigeria’s leading human resources companies. In 2009, after having practiced law successfully for some years, she started U-Connect and in the last 10years, the company has maintained a steady... more...

Where do business ideas come from? Some from hobbies, interest but mostly from necessity. This week we feature the story of Fadesola Adedayo, who spotted an opportunity out of necessity. Bia Foods limited has structured itself well to attract investment. “The idea for the business originated after a heavy workout, when, Fadesola was walking about in... more...

This week on enterprise stories, we feature the story of a young Medical Physiologist who found himself in the social space having witnessed the agony of a mother whose child suffered from polio. Adeloye Olanrewaju served as an intern in his 3rd level at the University at a basic primary health Centre, Nigeria which served over 12,000 pregnant moms and... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

This week on Enterprise stories we feature the story of a young lady who turned an opportunity to help out a friend into a hospitality business. In 2009, Lily was working in a beverage logistics company but wanted to do more with herself, she had a conversation with a friend who was planning an entertainment event with some popular artistes. Lily was... more...

Getting to the top requires sacrifice, hardwork and dedication. These 3 attributes clearly defines the story of our guest on enterprise story this week. Coming from a background with little financial support, Mr. Blessing Aghedo CEO of Blenco Business Ventures started doing menial jobs at an early age to support his education and his family. He had to stop... more...

On Enterprise Stories this week, we feature a Lawyer turned Facility Manager. Tunde Obileye is a member of British Institute of facilities Management (BIFM) who started his career as a law practitioner. In 2010, Tunde returned to Nigeria and having spotted a gap in the maintenance of our national monuments and infrastructure, decided to register his... more...

MSMEs are the engine of job creation in Nigeria. With so much emphasis on Government as panacea to our economic and other difficulties, small businesses are often underestimated because, they are in fact, small. The truth is there is nothing small about the impact they have on the Nigerian economy. Recognizing the indispensability of the small-scale,... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature a young man who dropped his search for a job after his Master’s degree and made a success out of soccer. Samson Adamu always loved football particularly with friends on the beach. This led Samson to register Kinetic Sports Management in 2010 and organized the first Copa Lagos beach soccer in 2011. Since then he... more...

Many of us feel that gold is way out of reach, and it is only for the affluent. What we don’t realise is that Gold is traded all over the world, in small units of measurement; so you don’t have to buy a gold bracelet, you can simply buy as low as 1gram! This level of affordability makes gold accessible to small and medium sized investors. These investors... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Some analysts have described the recent policy unveiled by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria to float the Naira in foreign exchange transactions as a measure that would promote economic growth. It is the belief that this new policy will cleanse the old system whereby FOREX trading in the country was loosely regulated. With the new flexible foreign... more...

This week on enterprise stories, Tenidade Eboda will share her story on how she successfully started a business in Event Safety Management despite being a founder and partner in a law firm. In 2002, Tenidade was called to bar and soon started her law firm. Although the firm was doing well, Teni nonetheless found herself drawn to the management of safety in... more...

The youth is the recognizable driving force of every economy, as they form the core of the national workforce. Nigeria is blessed with a predominantly youth population. Official figures from the National Bureau of Statistics put youth population (aged between 15 and 35) at 70 million people; accounting for 42% of the country’s population. However, despite... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature an award-winning fashion designer, Uchechi Arinze, a young lady who was driven by passion to abandon a career in Architecture to follow in the footsteps of her mother in fashion designing. Uchechi Arinze always admired her mother’s work and would spend time with her every time she came home on holiday, cutting... more...

Nigeria has witnessed high levels of insecurity challenges in the last few years. These crises have come in various forms - communal, religious, political, and socio-economic, with varying degrees of casualty. However, the greatest casualty has been the economy. Many views have been directed towards the security issues from both the international community... more...

This week on enterprise stories, we feature a lady in a male dominated business. Busola started out her career in the Banking sector before joining a power solutions company as a marketing executive for 15 years. Busola was forced to leave the business as the owners decided to fold up operations in Nigeria. Within a short period, she gained another... more...

The aviation sector plays a key role in the growth of any economy. With 27 commercial airports scattered across the country the sector contributed about $0.7 billion (N137.9 billion) to the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by May 14, 2014 despite the challenges facing the sector. As one of the most attractive African destinations for foreign... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories we feature a lady with an amiable personality who leveraged on her God-given talents, natural skills and flair for organizing things to startup a business 5years ago. As a child, Yinka Okeowo found joy in taking care of others, she loved entertaining guests and organizing the home. These natural values would later be very... more...

The discovery of oil in commercial quantity in Nigeria in 1958 was a blessing, this brought a lot of prosperity to the people and oil became the key export commodity of the country. Unfortunately while oil prospects increased other sectors that grew the economy in the past, like agriculture and solid minerals, were neglected. The over-reliance on oil turned... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

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A productive workforce of a nation brings about economic growth. Manpower development involves investment in education, training and the presence of other social services that impacts the capacity of the workforce. In Nigeria, a clear strategy for the development of manpower to propel the nation’s economy remains elusive. Nigeria currently ranks 152 out of... more...

In recent episodes of enterprise stories, we have featured interesting entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector. This week we feature another story in the sector; a young man who transformed his real estate business into an agric business. Debo Thomas, the CEO of Hastom Global Services Limited, never took up a paid employment after leaving school, rather he... more...

As the economic climate in the country becomes more challenging, it has become more imperative for SMEs to adopt strategies that can help bring better returns for their businesses. One of the biggest challenges SMEs face is deciding on the most suitable marketing that could help them generate good patronage for their businesses. more...

SMEs do not only depend on funding, but also on the creation of an enabling environment for their businesses to thrive. One of the factors that help businesses to survive is the nature of the national budget. With the passage of the 2016 Nigerian Budget, one wonders the opportunities therein for the SMEs and the players in that sector. Join us this Sunday... more...

SMEs do not only depend on funding, but also on the creation of an enabling environment for their businesses to thrive. One of the factors that help businesses to survive is the nature of the national budget. With the passage of the 2016 Nigerian Budget, one wonders the opportunities therein for the SMEs and the players in that sector. Join us this Sunday... more...

How do you measure success or achieve fulfillment in life? This week we feature the story of Adegboyega Adesida, CEO Charm Horizon International Farms Ltd. He started his own farm business after working in both private and public agro sectors of Nigeria. Gboyega graduated from Olabisi Onobanjo University where he studied Animal production & Health in... more...

Our story this week reflects the fact that everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit; it only needs to be awakened. It was a eureka moment when Adesuwa suddenly realized that most of the business ideas she helped people to refine always materializes into big business. So she decided to resign from her paid employment to start her own business. Hinging on her... more...

Oil and natural gas currently accounts for 91% of Nigeria’s total exports while solid minerals, agricultural produce, industrial products, consumer goods and other recordable exports make up the remaining 9%. Agriculture was the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy up until the oil boom. And agricultural produce were the main export commodities and the key... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

59,000 Nigerian women die every year from pregnancy and childbirth according to the Center for Reproductive rights, and 1 in every 8 children dies before the age of 5. In Nigerian hospitals, kidney related diseases account for about 20% of deaths and malaria kills about 180,000 annually according to WHO data. These are disturbing statistics as a sizeable... more...

Many successful businesses had the owner exhibit entrepreneurial traits early in life. This week we feature a fine example-Temitope Olagbegi, CEO of Sixth Sense. As a little girl she always enjoyed enhancing the aesthetics of her parent’s living spaces. This love saw her taking the initiative to start a boutique thereafter a nail studio and finally a... more...

Civil aviation is a critical element in Nigeria's transportation system and indeed its economy. Nigeria has twenty (20) airports and many regulated airstrips and heliports; 23 active domestic airlines; 554 licensed pilots; 913 licensed engineers and 1700 cabin personnel. Nigeria being Africa's most populous country is an important destination for over 22... more...

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Failure is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on the side of the coin you look at it. This week we feature the story of Eseoghene Odiete whose attempt in a business plan competition didn’t go as planned but propelled her for greater success. Eseoghene Odiete, is the founder & Creative Director of Hesey Designs, a fashion accessories business. In 2013,... more...

The retail sector is the glue that binds economic activities together because it connects the final consumers to products from the producers. The impact of retail in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized because anywhere in the world, it is a major driver of the economy. “Globally, retail trade accounts for 27 per cent of the world’s GDP, which means we have... more...

How do you spot an opportunity? Most people might not see an opportunity even when it is staring them in the face! This week on Enterprise Stories, we will feature the story of Morenike Okupe, CEO of Malas Foods, who spotted an opportunity and grew it to become a multimillion naira business. In 1992 Morenike Okupe’s friend approached her to help look for a... more...

The general belief that insurance is a smart way of extorting money from the people because of dubious practices that is prevalent in the industry, has immensely affected the development of insurance in Nigeria. It is believed that insurance practitioners, especially the brokers, will need to do more in the area of educating the public on the numerous... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Every business has a story, a story of how it started, scaled the hurdles it encountered and more interestingly, how it positions for growth and success. Women are leading many successful businesses today and a recent report according to McKinsey Global Institute, $12 trillion could be added to global GDP by 2025 if women’s equality is not only advanced but... more...

The pharmaceutical sector is a complex one, involving many different stakeholders such as the manufacturers themselves, national regulators, government ministries, wholesalers and others. Developing the industry requires concerted action across these stakeholders to create the environment in which the industry can flourish and realize its full potential as... more...

We can't get enough stories about passion on Enterprise Stories. This week we feature the story of Adetola Fabiyi, who was so passionate about starting his own business that he quit his job to start a real estate company. Adetola graduated as a civil engineer and got employment with one of the successful real estate companies in Nigeria as a civil... more...

The tourism sector is a powerful driver of growth in many economies around the globe. In Nigeria, the several tourist attractions and areas are not fully developed and unable to promote high levels of socio-economic development. We now witness more light being focused on the sector, particularly because it offers employment opportunities and rapid... more...

If only we could tell the future and know where our success lies, would life be much easier? This week on enterprise stories, we feature an amazing story of Enibukun Adebayo, who sat for the JAMB examination six times before gaining entrance into the University. He would later build a successful business he was exposed to when his father retired. Enibukun... more...

Manufacturing sector is very relevant to the development of any nation. The concept of its sustainability for business and economy in transition like ours is very critical and cannot be overemphasized. In Nigeria, the sub-sector is responsible for about 10% of total GDP annually and in terms of employment generation, manufacturing activities account for over... more...

There is no gainsaying that the reform of any economy’s education system is critical for global competitiveness. This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature Mrs. Bolaji Osime, a multipreneur with diverse interest in the area of education. Bolaji is the Founder of ‘Global International College’ and ‘Strategic Offshore Placement Nigeria Limited’ among many... more...

Agriculture in Nigeria is a sector of the economy that holds vast opportunity for wealth creation and employment, In 2010, statistics showed that agriculture provided employment for 30% of the population. With over 84 million hectares of arable land and available human capital, Nigeria has the potential to be a major player in global food and agricultural... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

The fall in the price of crude oil in the international market has sent shocks through the global economy. The hardest hit has been countries like Nigeria, who depend largely on oil for an appreciable percentage of their foreign exchange earnings. The implication of the drop in oil price, has spilled into other areas of the Nigerian economy, the new... more...

Enterprise Stories this week features the innovation of two ladies, who set out to make a difference in the legal business using technology. Odunoluwa and Funkola worked together in the legal department of an investment bank, they would often share ideas and rub minds on services they could offer potential clients. Within a short period, Odunoluwa... more...

The entertainment sector of Nigeria has no doubt leaped tremendously in recent years and is contributing significantly to the GDP. With the recent rebasing of the Nigerian economy, the sector has risen sharply from its once insignificant status to become the first five. The motion pictures, sound recording and music production jumped to 9 trillion naira... more...

This week on enterprise stories, we feature the story of Mr. Abiodun Afolabi, CEO SB Telecoms &Devices Limited who started a business selling recharge cards and scaled to a full-fledged ICT business, but how did he make the transition? Abiodun always had an entrepreneurial spirit, while in secondary school he would accompany his mother and grandmother to... more...

The financial sector is no doubt a very critical aspect of any economy. In Nigeria there has been an introduction of new policies in the sector. These policies have direct effects on how SMEs operate their businesses and consequently this will also affect the growth of the economy. In this episode, Mr Gbenga Shobo, Deputy Managing Director, First Bank ... more...

The financial sector is no doubt a very critical aspect of any economy. In Nigeria there has been an introduction of new policies in the sector. These policies have direct effects on how SMEs operate their businesses and consequently this will also affect the growth of the economy. In this episode, Mr Gbenga Shobo, Deputy Managing Director, First Bank ... more...

Mothers are a true blessing, this week on enterprises stories we feature the story of how a mother’s advice led to her son becoming a successful chef. Tolu Erogbogbo always had an entrepreneurial mindset and as soon as he graduated in 2009, he set up the first business which he sold 2 years after to start another business in real estate and alternative... more...

The solid minerals sector in Nigeria has long been treated as the poor cousin of the oil and gas sector. Compared to the level of investment and development in oil and gas extraction – which has grown exponentially since Nigeria joined the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC) in 1971 – mining activity has suffered stagnation, and even... more...

In light of the challenges facing SMEs and to enable them contribute more to GDP; the Nigerian Stock Exchange has created the Alternative Securities Market (ASeM) for emerging companies with high potential for growth. The idea is to give small and mid-sized companies with high growth potential the opportunity to raise long-term capital from the... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of a lady who started out in a not- for- profit organization but ended up with a profit making business. After Temitope Oluwadare’s graduation from her master’s degree program in 2002, she couldn’t get a job for two years; she soon got restless and decided to volunteer for a not- for- profit... more...

Education is an asset anytime any day; and in our world today where investors spend sleepless nights trying to tackle the prevailing global economic situation, investing in education becomes key if we must enjoy the social, economic, political and security benefits therein, for the individual, society and country. By investing in education, governments and... more...

A journey of a thousand miles start with a step, but sometimes you don't know where your journey could lead you. This week on enterprise stories we connect a first class student with a skincare business and a restaurant. Ufuoma Koloko started her working life as a Business Consultant in top firms in the U.K, she never considered running a business, but... more...

Every New Year provides us with the opportunity to reflect, re-strategize and reposition. For Nigeria, 2016 will be a full year of the Buhari administration. The IMF Boss recently visited Nigeria and it looks like there are some hard choices to be made. Yet, Oil price is still heading south. Can we as a country seize the opportunity to restructure our... more...

Happy New Year, On Enterprise stories this week, we connect a young girl, video games & cartoons and a successful animation business . Damilola Solesi is the founder/ Creative Director of Smids Animation Studios Limited but never imagined that the love she developed as a young girl for video games and cartoons would become a real business. As a kid,... more...

Most SMEs in the early stage requires capital in addition to support services as they transit to the next level of growth. In most advanced countries, the nature of funding at this stage is both patient and smart! Those that provide this kind of funding are known as Business Angels. The USA is a leading country, boasting of over 300,000 active angels in 2014... more...

Risks are inevitable. In business, these risks are inherent and SMEs must identify them, understand their peculiarities and how to mitigate them. In this episode, we will be focusing ONLY on insurable risks which are a subset of risks inherent in running a business. Risk against loss of business premises, work men injury and employees running away with your... more...

very last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

very last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

This week’s enterprise stories features Abiodun Folawiyo CEO of Shoespeed. He left his accounting practice to start a shoe making business and went on to inspire and train thousands of young people to do the same. Abiodun grew up in an academia family, his father was a Professor in the University, and wanted Abiodun to follow in his footstep. However, he... more...

Real Estate remains a critical sector of the Nigerian economy. Indeed we have made progress in the last decade especially in pro-active states but more needs to be done as the sector has the potential for job creation. In addition, movement from rural to urban areas is happening faster than anticipated, thus putting pressure on existing infrastucture.... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature a lady whose dreams materialized into making her a force to be reckoned with in a male dominated business. The story of Engr. Sandra Aguebor (Founder/CEO The Lady Mechanic Initiative) alludes to the popular saying that what a man can do, a woman can do even better. After series of repeated dreams to repair ... more...

Efficient transportation system is critical to any economy seeking growth but at the heart of the sector is the Rail system. The Abuja – Kaduna rail line is 95% completed but majority of our rail tracks are still on narrow gauge. Does this matter or do we need to re-evaluate our business model? What must the Buhari administration do to make this a... more...

From spending her savings on luxury handbags to producing luxury handbags, this week on Enterprise Stories we feature the story of Haowa Bello, CEO Madam Coquette. In 2008, Haowa just completed the mandatory NYSC program and had since made up her mind to venture into business, the problem however was what business idea to start. Haowa carried this burden... more...

Necessity they say is the mother of invention but innovation is what drives the new economy. Increasingly, young persons are using social innovation to solve everyday problems. Could this be a route to solving our youth unemployment and get them actively engaged in the new economy? Join us on another episode of The Economy and You! Our guest is Bosun... more...

Chigbu Crystal - The Irede Foundation There is truly a blessing in disguise for every circumstance we find ourselves. This is the summary of our Enterprise Story of the week. We feature a lady whose child lost a limb and the experience dealing with the challenges led her to found Irede Foundation. Crystal Chigbu, Executive Director/Founder Irede... more...

From Limestone to Kaolin, from Iron Ore to Gold, Nigeria is blessed with a wide range of Solid Minerals. If well mined, the sector could set the economy on a positive trajectory. However, we must not make the same mistake as we did with Oil. The blueprint must ensure that value is added all across and in-country jobs are created. Limestone could have been... more...

very last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

On November 11, 2015 the President inaugurated the much awaited cabinet, rationalizing the ministries to twenty-four. One ministry that has attracted so much attention primarily because of its pivotal role to our economic development is the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. The stakes, as well as expectations are high. Are we at the tipping... more...

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This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the Snail Shop - a business founded by Olalekan Obisanya who went to Ghana to study Geological Engineering, but returned to start the business of farming and processing of snails. While in the University, Lekan went to the market with his friends to buy snails but on getting there, they could not buy any because... more...

No business starts small and pray to remain small forever. Growth is generally assumed. Yet a significant number of SMEs are not structured for growth. If growth does occur and the business is not ready, failure is the most likely consequence. In the digital economy, the emerging clients will even expect you to be available 24/7. Invariably, growth must be... more...

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AgroIgnite - Opportunities in Agric more...

Supporting the Creative Sector more...

Breeding an Enterprise Culture more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of a young man who started his entrepreneurial journey during his 300 level at the university with N2,500. Temilade Osinfade, is the CEO of T.T. DALK, a footwear and accessories company. In 2007 he decided to satisfy is curiosity with an idea that had been on his mind, making shoes. He made the first... more...

The Creative Arts Industry in Nigeria has the capacity to employ our youth, reduce unemployment and put Nigeria on trajectory never seen before within the continent of Africa. Nollywood leads the pack but talents in various aspects of creative arts are still evolving. Creative Industries in the UK accounts for over 8million pounds every hour while in the... more...

SME owners must ensure they follow best practices in dealing with their employees. Right from selection of candidates to gender sensitive issues, to contract employment, to termination to retirement/dismissal procedures During the recruitment process for instance, it is unlawful to discriminate against any one based on gender, age, religion and race. And... more...

This week on Enterprise Stories, we feature the story of Ifeoluwa Olatayo, who sold her computer to start a food business. Sometime back in 2010, Ifeoluwa was in her hostel in the University when a roommate announced she was going to the market and several of her roommates started making requests for various food items from the market, at that moment the... more...

Since the beginning of this year, the Nigerian economy has gone through significant cycles and the impact on individuals as well as businesses has been varied but significant. The Fiscal and Monetary policies are meant to shape the expected outcomes. As we gradually come to the end of 2015, new ministers are being appointed and together with the President... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

The New Economy is without a doubt, Digital and it’s already transforming nations. Here in Nigeria, adoption has been quite rapid but more indigenous “problem-solving innovation” needs to be rolled out if we are to optimize the potential of the mobile services sector. Imagine being able to predict not just the best route to your destination, but the best... more...

Time really does fly by very quickly, a complete season of 13 episodes of amazing Enterprise Stories have flown by but not to worry as we say, simply visit edcradiononline.com to listen and download any of the episodes. As we start our season 2 of Enterprise Stories, we are stepping up with some exciting activities, be sure to call in, answer any of our... more...

As we start Season 2 of the economy and you, we want to thank all our listeners for making Season 1 such a great success. In this Season, we will be introducing exciting activities to increase our engagement with you! For a start, we will be dedicating this episode to you! We want to hear from you! And it’s about challenges and solutions “When you think of... more...

Necessity is the mother of invention / creation, the story of Eden Juice is a clear example. In this week’s episode of enterprise stories, we will connect a lawyer, his mum’s health, a partnership and a successful business, but how you may ask! In 2010, Ayodeji graduated from the University of Leicester, UK and returned to Nigeria the following year to... more...

Transportation is an essential part of human and commercial activities and in many ways form the basis of all socio-economic interactions. A good transport system is critical to economic growth and development. According to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, the share of transport in our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is about 3%. The efficiency of the... more...

Building the right hobbies as you grow has its rewards. This week on Enterprise Stories, we will be sharing the story of Ata Ashiru who left her top paying job at Aon Hewitt and Deloitte Consulting in the United States for Nigeria, to create wealth from her hobby. Ata was getting ready for her wedding in 2007 so, she decided to design the special... more...

Any developing country aspiring for sustainable growth cannot take its manufacturing sector for granted. This is where real value-add occurs in addition to job creation. Recently released figures by the National Bureau of Statistics reaffirms that all is not well with the manufacturing sector – 3.82% negative growth, yet manufacturers cannot source forex... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

The Creative Arts Industry in Nigeria is growing at an incredible speed. Nollywood is leading the pack and helping to put Nigeria on the world creative industries map. Beyond Nollywood however, significant progress has been made in music and stand-up comedy. Yet it’s still a long road to travel with Creative Industries in the UK accounting for over 8million... more...

Everyone can come up with a great idea but it is what you do with it that counts, this week on Enterprise stories we share the story of how a mathematician and his friends had a great idea and brought it to Life. In 2009, Yomi Ojo graduated from the University and started a graphics and advertising business but hadn’t reached the promise land. While... more...

Whenever the economy of any nation is being discussed, we often focus our attention on things like the budget, critical sectors that are contributing to the GDP, Government Policies and incentives aimed at driving growth, etc. Yes we talk about Job creation but usually not about the capacity of those driving those Jobs. Yet there is a direct correlation... more...

This week on enterprise stories, we will feature a young lady who studied Building Technology but then committed to building cakes and desserts. In 2007, Tolu Samaiye, CEO, Melting Moments got her first job, a holiday job at a coffee shop in the UK. Every holiday she would return to the same coffee shop, working in the bakery, on the shop floor and... more...

Government Policies and incentives are meant to drive the direction in which all the stakeholders within the economy go. In recent times, we have seen a number of fiscal and monetary policies rolled out. Some of these have put a number of the stakeholders on hold while some are second guessing what next. How have they affected you? Join us on another... more...

Almost every business has a name, from the smallest market trader to the largest multi-national corporation. However, not a lot of those businesses have what could be classified as a ‘brand’ or a ‘brand name’. Often times, what is prevalent are products or services that are made available, but which does not distinctively stand for something in the minds and... more...

Opportunity knocks all around you, how do you know which to unlock, this is the story of Gbolahan who spotted and unlocked a unique opportunity. In 2004, Gbolahan graduated from the University of Warwick with a degree in Economics and followed up with a master’s degree also in the UK. He worked at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse both in the UK before... more...

In the last few years, the digital economy has been growing at a reasonable pace in Nigeria. From commerce to banking, from health to education, the adoption has been fueled by increasing access to broadband, smart mobile devices and incredible apps. The digital economy is fast reshaping the way we think, work, do business and play. Join us on another... more...

The 9th Annual EDC-SME conference. Live from Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. more...

This enterprise story is about a lady who left her banking job to garments making for both male and female. In 2008, Bose Olanihun felt a lot of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment with her bank job, she had reached a point where she no longer looked forward to Mondays. One Sunday in church, there was a special service on entrepreneurship and this led... more...

In the 60s, the agricultural sector was the major foreign exchange earner for Nigeria – until oil was discovered. However, with the fallen oil price and the issue of food security, the agricultural sector is back on the front burner once again and SMEs have a role to play. Join us as Mr. Emmanuel Ijewere – A chartered accountant, tax consultant, farmer,... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Olawale and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Manufacturing Sector is a key growth driver within the Nigerian economy. However, a number challenges are slowing down the optimization of the sector's potentials. Top on the list are Infrastructure (mainly power), access to capital and skilled labour. Input materials are still largely import dependent and our manufactured goods are not positioned for... more...

An idle mind, they say is in the devil’s workshop, but this enterprise story is about minds that converted their idle time into a multi-million dollar business. In 2009, during the period the universities were on strike, and students left on their own, the trio of Ayodeji, Olalekan and Opeyemi decided it was time to turn an idea that they had toiled with... more...

On Enterprise Stories this week, from making hats to serving the President of Nigeria her Peppered Snails. Anthonia Ojenagbon’s entrepreneurial journey started in 2006, she was making hats for special occasions for ladies, a business she ventured after attending training on how to design and make quality hats. Anthonia felt she was on the right track and... more...

Risks are inevitable. In business, these risks are inherent and SMEs must identify them, understand their peculiarities and how to mitigate them. In this episode, we will be focusing ONLY on insurable risks which are a subset of risks inherent in running a business. Risk against loss of business premises, work men injury and employees running away with your... more...

To succeed in an industry where the opportunity for fast growth is slim, you have to work harder to get attention. A recent MasterCard survey found that more than 35% of Africans considered fashion and accessories spending priorities, Nigerians on the other hand are the only Africans with plans to increase their discretionary spending in the future... more...

The Agricultural sector remains the most important non-oil sector, contributing about 40% to Nigeria’s GDP and employing about 70% of the country labour force (NBS, 2010). Opportunities in the Agric-Value chain is however yet to be fully exploited. With agro-allied industries spanning its services from production, manufacturing, agro-inputs (fertilizers,... more...

Every last Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to a Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. Access to those that understand the tough business environment is critical in order to make running your business smooth. Join Nneka and the EDC experts this Tuesday at 3pm for the live program on Inspiration 92.3 FM... more...

Ubong Akpanette- Ackerley Autos Graduating from University and filled with enthusiasm and passion Ubong couldn’t wait for a stellar career in the Arts and Communication Sector. A graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Uyo, Ubong’s dream got shattered when the Silver-bird Group rejected her for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps. All hopes... more...

Why is construction and real estate sector important to the Nigerian Economy? What has it got to do with Job creation? How can SMEs tap into the Construction Value chain? Are government policies driving investments in this direction? To answer these questions and more, Join us as Mr. Akinola Olawore – an entrepreneur and chartered surveyor, past president... more...

Patricia Ojora is the founder of Promo Prints Ventures. The company specializes in the manufacturing and printing of customized promotional items such as t-shirts, corporate apparel, caps, uniforms and many more. The business idea came from her involvement in providing t-shirts for a charity walk meant for children with heart conditions. Patricia could... more...

Why should SMEs be interested in the Economy? Is there a correlation between Policies, Incentives and the economy? Are certain sectors more critical to the economy than others? To answer these questions and more. Join us as Dr. Emeka Osuji – a man of many parts (Economist, Banker, Public Servant and Senior Faculty at the Pan-Atlantic University) breaks down... more...

In 1996, while Modupe Ogunlesi was preparing for her daughter's wedding ceremony, there was some difficulty in finding a good store in Lagos which had gifts for guests to pick from for the couple. The opportunity struck the entire Ogunlesi family that they could have a retail store with unique gift items for all occasions. The Adam and Eve business started... more...

Enterprise Development Center (EDC) Pan Atlantic University launched the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) with a Partner's forum. Both the National and regional partners were in attendance. Nneka Okekearu, Deputy Director of EDC opened the forum, Olawale Anifowose the GM of EDC and National coordinator of the GEW thanked the partners for their... more...

Running a business in today’s environment can be tough, but access to those that understands the terrain can make the experience a lot easier. This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. You can jump the queue by sending your questions, challenges or comments ahead of the program... more...

Running a business in today’s environment can be tough, but access to those that understands the terrain can make the experience a lot easier. This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. You can jump the queue by sending your questions, challenges or comments ahead of the program... more...

Is passion the most important ingredient for a successful business? This enterprise story is about Matthew Ibadin, CEO of Mattson Creations who left everything to follow his passion for photography. As a young boy, Matthew was captivated by beautiful scenes and always thought of becoming a shutterbug, but this was something his parents would not have.... more...

Is passion the most important ingredient for a successful business? This enterprise story is about Matthew Ibadin, CEO of Mattson Creations who left everything to follow his passion for photography. As a young boy, Matthew was captivated by beautiful scenes and always thought of becoming a shutterbug, but this was something his parents would not have.... more...

How often do our dreams come to be? This week’s enterprise story is about a lady who dreamt she owned a bank, pursued that dream but ended up owning a fashion school. While working at Fate, Sola had a dream where she was teaching people how to sew. Inspired by the dream she resigned and enrolled at a fashion school in Nigeria and upon completion she... more...

The popular saying of Little drops of water making a mighty ocean epitomizes Adejumoke Olukoya journey as a leader in the Nigerian beauty industry. In 1996, as a fulfilled Research Assistant in a UK pharmaceutical company Jumokes world did a 360 when she met her life partner and had to return to Nigeria. Upon her return, she was offered a wonderful job by... more...

Opportunities abound everywhere! You only need to look more closely. The story of My World of Bag (MWOB) is about how a young lady relocated to Nigeria in search of a translator job and ended up making a fortune producing fashionable bags. Mrs. Femi Olayebi returned from Paris in 1991 after completing a Diploma in Translation. She had anticipated that she... more...

The debate about Entrepreneurs being born or made is one without a sure winner and Bayero Agabi's story is a fine example of the debate. After several years in paid employment, in the media industry and reaching the peak of his career, Bayero opted to start his own media business. He soon became Africa's leading ICT broadcast journalist but always felt... more...

The saying that 'every disappointment is a blessing in disguise' can't be more real for Emmanuel Abidoye, the CEO of Femtec Limited. Emmanuel's story is about how a young man's dream of becoming a medical doctor was dashed when he failed the entrance examination. Today, Mr. Abidoye's Femtec business employs 52 permanent staff and provides internship... more...

Running a business in today’s environment can be tough, but access to those that understands the terrain can make the experience a lot easier. This Tuesday, we turn Enterprise Stories to Clinic where we LISTEN, ADVISE and ASSIST you navigate the business terrain. You can jump the queue by sending your questions, challenges or comments ahead of the program... more...

In 1996, Aderonke Adeyemo was fed up with the poor attitude her primary school pupils had towards reading and retention. As a teacher, she devised several methods but none worked. One day she decided to draw on the board and was shocked at how engaging it was for the kids but she never knew that was the first revelation of the path she would walk! Soon... more...

Idongesit started Idong Harrie Footwear and Accessories in her 2nd year as an undergraduate with N10,000 from her pocket money, with no formal training in footwear manufacturing and certainly none on running a business. Upon graduation and youth service, she briefly worked for a telecoms company before throwing in the towel to pursue her dream. more...

Mimi Ade- Odiachi is the MANAGING Director-CEO of Omar Gardens Floral Company, a company renowned for its specialty in horticulture services. In 1990, when Mimi resigned from Royal Exchange PLC more...

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Chief Oruh shares tips he used to grow his insecticide production company, Oruhtrade International Ltd, into a force to be reckoned with. more...

From fund-raising music concerts at 5 years old to social services. Tosin Jegede enjoyed a career as a child star and now she is helping other children get educated with her social enterprise. more...

I came to Lagos for a visit and I realized there was no frozen yogurt here and I decided to go back to the states to train and learn how to make and run a frozen yogurt shop more...