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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more NEVER AGAIN! The rest of the story Ododoola Oyewo Aug 31   READ IN APP   Dear entrepreneurs, I started sharing a story last week and I'll give the rest of the story today.  It was more like that essay we were asked to write in Secondary School about “The Day I will never forget!” Thanks for reading MSME Africa Pulse! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Pledge your support Mine was about how I went to a restaurant and ordered food without checking the menu, particularly the prices! So what did I do to save my face? Guys!!! If there's anything you must have in life, have rich friends! Thank God I did. Cos what would I have done? So, after I finished eating, I saw the bill and my heart skipped a beat. My body temperature rose immediately too. It wasn't even funny at all.  For those of you who thought I would have washed the plates at that restaurant to make up for the money I owed. I'm sorry to disappoint you!😂🤣 I called a friend and explained my plight and she transferred the money to my account immediately.  That was how my God did not shame me. That is the end of my story. My advice to you all is to check your account balance before going anywhere so that you won't find yourself in a situation similar to mine. Here’s what I have for you this week: Trending Business News  Opportunities Galore Entrepreneurial Origins Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship  Trending Business News The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that 30 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Rwanda have been selected to receive financing and technical assistance through the AfriCircular Innovators Programme. READ MORE  1,000 Edo Women Receive N50 Million Business Grant From Nigerian First Lady through Renewed Hope Initiative Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has provided a business grant of N50 million to 1,000 women in Edo State. The initiative, under her Hope Initiative (RHI), is part of a broader nationwide program to support 37,000 women across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. READ MORE  OPay Launches Night Guard Feature to Enhance Financial Security In response to growing concerns about financial security, OPay has introduced a groundbreaking feature called Nightguard, aimed at providing enhanced protection for users’ finances, especially during vulnerable hours. READ MORE  UBA to Host Business Series on Building Generational Businesses United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host another edition of its Business Series, reinforcing its dedication to the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. READ MORE  Farmers for the Future (F4F) Initiative Offers NYSC Members N10 Million Grants for Agri-Business Ventures The Farmers for the Future (F4F) initiative, aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector, has announced a new opportunity for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to apply for grants of up to ₦10 million. READ MORE  Pastor Folu Adeboye Launches Tech Training Program for 76,000 African Women Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has unveiled the Ladies in Tech Africa Program to bridge the gender gap in Africa’s tech industry. This initiative aims to provide free, three-month tech training for 76,000 women across Africa. READ MORE  SUKHIBA Secures $1.55M Seed Extension to Expand Conversational Commerce Platform Across Emerging Markets SUKHIBA, a pioneering conversational commerce and CRM platform, has completed a $1.55 million seed extension round, spearheaded by EQ2 Ventures. READ MORE  Nigerian Government Appoints 23 Fund Managers for the $10 Billion Nigeria Global Investment Fund (NGIF) The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed 23 fund managers to oversee the $10 billion Nigeria Global Investment Fund (NGIF). This ambitious initiative is designed to draw international and local capital into key sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and fintech. READ MORE  Opportunity Galore Call For Applications: TotalEnergies Internship Program 2024 The TotalEnergies Internship Program is seeking candidates who are ready to be a part of a high-performing organization that will nurture, equip, and enhance their skills in their respective areas of specialization. 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Karger Publishers is launching the annual 2024 Vesalius Innovation Award and invites innovative entrepreneurs like you to participate. The VIA celebrates outstanding medical advancements and innovations from young entrepreneurs and start-ups. APPLY NOW  Call For Applications: Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2024( Up to $50,000 in Equity Funding) Calling all tech entrepreneurs in Africa! MEST is searching for the next big thing. Apply for the Africa Challenge 2024 and win up to $50,000 in equity funding. APPLY HERE  Call For Applications: AFREXIMBANK Internship Program for African Students ( A monthly tax-free stipend of USD 800) Are you a passionate African student looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in the world of international trade finance? This opportunity is for you! APPLY NOW  Call For Applications: LSETF Low-interest Loans for Entrepreneurs in Lagos Are you a budding entrepreneur in Lagos, Nigeria, looking to take your business to the next level? The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is offering low-interest loans to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Seize this opportunity to Access affordable financing for your business. APPLY NOW  Entrepreneurial Origins  Last Week's Trivia In what year was Jumia, Africa's largest e-commerce platform, founded? A) 2010 B) 2012 C) 2015 D) 2018 The right answer is B) 2012 Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship  Did you know that some of the world's most successful companies were started in garages? - Apple was started in Steve Jobs' parents' garage in 1976. - Amazon was started in Jeff Bezos' garage in 1994. - Google was started in Larry Page and Sergey Brin's garage in 1998. - Disney was started in Walt Disney's garage in 1920. - Harley-Davidson was started in William Harley and Arthur Davidson's garage in 1903. These entrepreneurs turned their garage startups into global brands, proving that great ideas can start small and grow into something amazing! 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