SELF STARTERS NIGERIA

Nigerian entrepreneurs are worth admiring and see what could be possible if you look inward and see the numerous opportunities that exist in Nigeria. Why won’t you? After all the window of opportunities in Nigeria is still wide open for any strong willed Nigeria to write his/her name in gold with genuine business achievement in the country. Look at the following names of big time Nigerian entrepreneurs and see how possible it is to start and run good business in Nigeria. See the names of great Nigerian entrepreneurs who have done the same, proving that wealth truly exist in this country and can only be achieve when you cultivate the true entrepreneurship spirit today. List Of Some Nigerian Entrepreneurs These Nigerian entrepreneurs are some of the finest in country who have defied all odds to create wealth through resilience and entrepreneurship skills. These entrepreneurs are among the bests in their respective industry. 20. Obinna Ekezie – CEO, Wakanow.com (Travel And ...

The United Bank for Africa is offering students in universities across Nigeria the opportunity to become its ambassadors in their various campuses. Through its Campus Ambassadors Program, UBA aims to connect with young people who are passionate about its brand and make them part of its drive to become more youth-focused and dynamic. UBA will be selecting 10 campus ambassadors who will be spreading the word about its products and services in their universities for a year. They will learn about UBA’s innovative products, come up with smart ways of reaching people on campus with information about its services, host fun events and act as feelers for the bank, collecting information on campus trends and helping the bank understand the unique environments of each campus. The overall aim of all this is to increase the bank’s sales and raise its profile and brand image as perceived by students in Nigeria’s universities. Campus ambassadors could benefit from the UBA’s p...

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR WILSON’S LEMONADE Can you tell us briefly what Wilson’s lemonade is all about? •Wilson’s lemonade is about all-natural, never from concentrate goodness. We were tired of the fizzy, artificially flavored and from-concentrate stuff everyone was calling ‘juice’ here. We figured maybe other people were tired of that stuff too. So we set out to provide freshly squeezed, real fruit based drinks. We’ve been humbled by the response we’ve been receiving to date. What inspired you to start the company Wilson’s lemonade? •We started the business with the idea of providing a real juice alternative to the from-concentrate, artificially colored and flavored concoctions that were mostly available. We started with less than N2000—which was used to buy a plastic hand juicer and a bag of oranges. From fresh squeezed orange juice, to smoothies and then fresh squeezed lemonade, we were glad to be of service and ex...

Choosing a business idea is easy; anyone can do it. Choosing the ‘right’ idea is often the tricky part. A business idea is like a shoe. If an entrepreneur with the wrong foot size tries to take it on, it may end up a horrible experience. Most times, new businesses fail because the ideas and entrepreneurs behind them are the wrong fit. This article provides you with a checklist of five basic rules you should use to test that great business idea you’ve been considering. 1. Does the business idea stir up a passion in you? Humans are creatures of emotion, more so in the world of business. Our mind is a complex machine that can be brought to amazing action by strong feelings. Passion is the defining quality of entrepreneurship that breeds positivity, ambition and perseverance – the critical nutrients that will nurture any business idea to become a remarkable success. Most people start a business and focus too much on the money that can be made. While we insist ...

The desire of most entrepreneurs is not just to make a fortune, but it is also to become notable. Here are 10 ways to becoming a notable e ntrepreneur: 1. Set-Out to Solve a Major Problem in the Society The cheapest way of becoming famous as an entrepreneur is to proffer a solution to a major problem / challenge in the society. There is hardly anybody who has solved a major challenge in our world that was not rewarded with fame and fortune. Bill Gates solved a problem in the IT world and he was rewarded with fame and fortune, Henry Ford solved a problem in the Automobile industry and he was rewarded with fame and fortune, Steve Jobs solved a problem in the ICT industry and he was also rewarded with fame and fortune, this can also apply to you as you look towards becoming famous as a entrepreneur, then you look for a pressing problem in your community or even the world and proffer a solution to it. 2. Engage in Community Social Responsibility Programs Business owners are now aw...

Timing is everything, they say. And when it comes to starting a business, your timing can make the difference between success and failure. But when is the ideal time to launch a new venture? And are there times when you’re better off waiting to dive in? What’s the Right Time to Start a Business? Waiting for the stars to align may keep you from your dreams of starting a business indefinitely. Read as Gbemisola Oke, 23, Chief Executive Officer of Decorhubng.com, an online firm for home fittings and furnishings, spoke to FOLASHADE ADEBAYO of PUNCH NEWSPAPER on her experience in business When did you start dreaming of being an entrepreneur? Since I was a child, I have always dabbled in one business or the other. Although at the age of six, I wouldn’t say I knew what the word entrepreneur meant. However, I knew I wanted to be my own boss. I made necklaces and attempted to create my own signature perfume ‘scent’ (I can’t say that was my finest busine...

This Story Will Inspire Your Entrepreneurial Drive!!! A Beautiful Nigerian lady Michelle Ekure, was born into the family of Mr. Ekure in Eku Delta State.In order to defy joblessness, Michelle, a graduate of the department of International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of Benin(UNIBEN), ventured into shoemaking, designing patterns and building shoes herself. Michelle, in an interview with Lukmon of Wazobia Global Times USA, explained how the journey into shoemaking started for her. Read excerpts from the interview below: Lukmon: So Why shoemaking? Michelle : My inspiration is from God, I never knew I would be a shoemaker. I graduated from the University six years ago, after which I looked for for job, but to know avail. At sometimes I got employed by a company in Lagos, but the boss was owing too much so I left. On how it started, there is this other company I buy sandals in Lagos and resell. They sell nice shoes, so one day I thought to myself that I can tell this peop...