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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more It’s Time to End Bad Governance Many Questions Waiting for Answers Ododoola Oyewo Aug 3   READ IN APP   Dear Entrepreneur, It’s time to end bad governance! What do you think I was referring to? Thanks for reading MSME Africa Pulse! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Pledge your support I mean it’s time for you to end bad governance in your business and embrace good corporate governance. Corporate governance means following the rules and embracing the right practices to ensure your organization runs well. It means making sure the business is managed in a way that's fair, transparent, and accountable. This includes having clear roles for decision-making, ensuring everyone acts in the best interest of the business, and following laws and ethical standards. And in case you don’t know, no business is too small to embrace corporate governance. Do you make business decisions without proper planning and analysis, which can lead to confusion and poor business outcomes? Do you sometimes evade taxes, ignore labour laws, or engage in unethical practices like bribery for business favours? Do you make decisions that benefit you as the business owner personally but harm the business; for instance, hiring a family member who isn't qualified for a job? Do you encourage weak internal control such as  allowing one person to handle all aspects of finance without oversight, which can lead to fraud or misuse of funds? If your answer is ‘YES’ to any of these questions, It is a pointer to bad corporate governance practices and a call for you to embrace the right practices.  Here’s what I have for you this week Trending Business News  Feature Articles  Opportunities Galore Entrepreneurial Origins Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship In Africa  Trending News The United States Government-funded Reach Namibia project launched the Adolescent and Youth Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Accelerator (ALIVE) Hub. The United States Government-funded Reach Namibia project has launched the Adolescent and Youth Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Accelerator (ALIVE) Hub at Rundu, Kavango East Region. The ALIVE Hub initiative will equip project participants with entrepreneurial skills to establish sustainable businesses.  READ MORE  LASG Unveils “Empower Lagos” Initiative to Foster Economic Growth The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Empowerment, Hon. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe has flagged off the“Empower Lagos” initiative as part of the economic efforts to curb youth unemployment and empower Artisans through sustainable wealth creation programs to enhance the socio-economic development of Lagos State READ MORE  Nigeria Partners with World Bank to unlock $300 Billion in Capital The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to collaborate with the World Bank Group on a National Land Documentation and Titling Programme in Nigeria. This initiative, highlighted at the “Nigerian Livable Cities” workshop, aims to transform the land into a substantial economic asset by significantly increasing land formalization in the country. 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This follows a rise in daily production from 1.27 million barrels in June to 1.6 million in July, as reported by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. READ MORE  Nigerian Government Distributes Free CNG Conversion Kits to Boost Affordable Transportation The Nigerian federal government has distributed free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits and cylinders to companies for the conversion of vehicles of commercial transport operators in Abuja, Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa states. READ MORE  Feature Articles  African Product Managers and Startups Essential Skills for Driving Digital Innovation by Ahmed Idrìs As technology continues to disrupt and redefine markets, product managers stand at the nexus of innovation and execution. The skills they bring to the table can be the difference between a startup’s meteoric rise or its untimely demise. 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APPLY HERE  Call For Applications: Google for Startup Canada Program (10-week equity-free accelerator program for startups based in Africa) Google for Startups Canada is offering a 10-week equity-free accelerator program designed to propel your business forward. Get expert mentorship, access to Google’s resources, and invaluable networking opportunities. Are you a high-potential African startup ready to scale? Then don't miss this! APPLY HERE  Call For Applications: LSETF-USADF Training for Digital Skills and Sales Associate (Fully- Sponsored) Are you UNEMPLOYED and seeking an opportunity to develop yourself to secure employment as a Digital Skills Associate or Sales Associate after 6-weeks of Employability Training? Simply Exponential Consult Limited (SECL) is a Vocational Training Centre (VTC) and Partner to the LSETF-USADF Employability Program for the training of  Digital Skills Associate or Sales Associate. SIGN UP HERE  Call For Applications: Bluerock Accelerator Program ( Up to N15 million Investment) Are you a founder of a high-growth business with +18 months of operational experience? Bluerock Accelerator is seeking innovative ventures to join its program. It's strictly for High-growth businesses in AgriTech, FinTech, HealthTech, EduTech, MobilityTech & Creatives. READ MORE  Entrepreneurial Origins Last week's trivia What is the name of the popular African startup accelerator program that provides critical skills training, funding, and support in software development, business, and communications to Africa's tech entrepreneurs? A) YCombinator B) 500 Startups C) Techstars D) Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Answer: D) Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Today's Trivia Who is the founder of the African entrepreneurship platform, VC4Africa? A) Ben White B) Bill Zimmerman C) David van Dijk D) Stephen Gugu What's the correct answer? Help Us Improve! 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