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Entrepreneurship, Stories 8/07/2019 by Blessing Abeng

The 21st Century Entrepreneurial Woman

I was really glad when I was contacted to be the Keynote Speaker of this great event. When I got the mail, I was thrilled, even though I stressed the team a lot about the little things about picture choice, etc. I sweat the small stuff because it is the small stuff that makes the difference. The difference between ordinary […]

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Business, Stories 5/04/2018 by Gabriel Ogbechie

Oil: From Middleman To Major Player – Vital Lessons For Everyone

There are a myriad of reasons why people decide to start a business e.g. financial independence, passion, forced circumstance etc. Whatever the reason, as an entrepreneur, you must always think of the next project/phase. It’s only a matter of time before competition catches up, ”you either grow or you die”. The story of Rainoil Limited is one of grace, discipline […]

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Business, Stories 5/03/2018 by Awa Ver Ikeseh

The First Make-Up Studio In Makurdi; The Story

2013, I resigned from the prestigious House of Tara and came back to Makurdi to wait for the miracle to do a masters in creative makeup abroad. While I waited, I needed to do something, so I spoke with a kind hearted aunty who gave me her small personal office, which I turned to a makeup studio, the first make […]

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Business, Stories 31/07/2017 by Kwaghdoo Enyi

Small Beginnings, Big Dreams

I have been obsessed with entrepreneurship for the past 2 years for a simple reason; I read a book called ‘The Unfair Advantage‘ by Robert Kiyosaki. He said when someone wants to be a pilot they go to aviation school, a wannabe doctor goes to medical school but when we want to start a business we just look for a […]

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Business, Stories 16/04/2017 by Terna Ortese

Understanding The Business Plan

There has been a rise in the number of young entrepreneurs who have chosen to set up markets for various economic activities in recent years. This is of course very commendable. It shows that young people are working to break or reduce their dependence level in the society. This is something to be encouraged. Now, when talking or considering any […]

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