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Let’s Make 2025 Count !

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Let’s Make 2025 Count !

Businesses Don’t Survive on Vibes and Insha Allah

MSME Africa Pulse

Dec 28

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Dear entrepreneurs,

It’s your girl Ododoola again dropping the very last edition of MSME Africa pulse for this remarkable year 2024. I can’t believe this affair is almost one-year old already. I could still remember the very first edition I wrote on January 6 and how you guys rushed it like Indomie !. The love has been so much since then; I have become a celebrity overnight just because of this medium. Now, everybody wants me to sign an autograph.😆😆.

Meanwhile, you guys should send my Christmas and New Year gifts o. Don’t be stingy nah.

Now, let’s talk about making 2025 count. We have to make deliberate and intentional moves; we can’t be doing Vibes and Insha Allah in this coming year. It won’t work.

But first, let’s get real – if we’re going to make 2025 count, we have to start by acknowledging the “business as usual” approach isn’t going to cut it. The days of setting vague resolutions like “be more productive” or “finally put some structure in my business” are officially over. This year, we’re going to actually do the thing, and do it with flair!

Let’s make 2025 a year of smart risks, bold moves, and having fun along the way. No more waiting for the “perfect moment” – spoiler: it doesn’t exist.Remember, you’re not a robot, you’re an entrepreneur! So whether it's diving into a new marketing strategy, launching that podcast you've been daydreaming about, or finally mastering TikTok (hey, it’s 2025), let’s do it with style, flair, and maybe a few viral dances to go with it.

Making 2025 count shouldn’t just be about hitting revenue targets or launching products – it’s about building a lifestyle that you enjoy. Burnout isn’t sexy, and neither is a business that leaves you feeling drained at the end of the day. So let’s vow to mix it up – yes, we’ll hustle, but we’ll also take time to binge-watch Netflix guilt-free, enjoy the small wins, and surround ourselves with people who inspire us to keep going.

Here’s what I have for you today:

Trending Business News
Opportunities Galore
Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship
Some Resources for you

Trending Business News

Nigerian Government to Disburse N25,000 Cash Transfer to 15 Million Households

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to provide conditional cash transfers to 15 million households, impacting an estimated 75 million Nigerians, according to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda. Each household will receive ₦25,000 monthly, distributed three times a year. Read more

NACCIMA, BOI Partner to Disburse ₦75bn MSME Intervention Fund

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture ( NACCIMA) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to disburse a ₦75 billion intervention fund aimed at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. Get more details HERE

NCC Approves Tariff Increase for Telecom Companies; To Take Effect from January 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a long-awaited telecom tariff hike, ending over a decade of lobbying by major operators like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile. New rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles will take effect in January 2025, with tariffs expected to rise by up to 40%. More details HERE

Federal Government of Nigeria Launches Youth Dashboard to Empower Nigerian Youths

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the Youth Activity Dashboard in Abuja to empower Nigerian youths and reshape their future.Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described the initiative as a bold step to place youth at the center of the national development agenda. He emphasized its potential to provide a real-time overview of youth-related programs and policies across the country. Read more

Pan African Farmers’ Organization and African Development Bank Strengthen Partnership to Support Small-Scale Farmers Across Africa

The Pan African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and the African Development Bank are strengthening their collaboration to enhance support for small-scale farmers across Africa. A PAFO delegation led by its President, Ibrahima Coulibaly, visited the Bank’s headquarters on December 13, 2024, to advance the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October 2023. Get more details HERE

Opportunity Galore

Call For Applications: Visa Accelerator Program 2025 for African Startups ( Over $200,000 Value )

Unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success in the dynamic world of FinTech with the Visa Accelerator Program. This groundbreaking initiative connects Africa’s brightest minds with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities. Apply today

Call For Applications: Green Money Project Agriculture Empowerment For young Nigerians in Agribusiness

The Green Money Project is a presidential initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian youth through agriculture. This program is designed to attract, train, and support young individuals in developing their agribusiness potential, fostering value creation and wealth generation across Nigeria.Get more details and apply.

Call For Application: SWEEP 4-Week Free Intensive Course for Women Entrepreneurs

Launched in partnership with the World Bank and the Young Professionals Program (YPP), SWEEP offers a 4-week intensive course in a hybrid format, equipping women entrepreneurs with critical procurement skills for public and private sector contracts. Get more details HERE

Call For Application: 2025 HealthTech Hub Africa (HTHA) Accelerator Program

Founded by the Novartis Foundation and supported by the Global Fund and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, HTHA aims to address health challenges by actively integrating innovations into public health systems through collaboration with key government stakeholders. The Program is looking for ventures from across Africa with innovative solutions (including hardware, software, data analytics and AI solutions, biotech, etc.) and business models allowing for collaboration with local and national governments and aiming to solve health challenges and/or support public health systems in their digital transformation. Get more details here.

Call For Applications: Accelerate Africa Program 2025 [Cohort 3]

Accelerate Africa is a pre-seed/seed stage accelerator program that accelerates bold and visionary founders turning our collective challenges into global businesses, providing the client intros, resources, advisors, and networks to get you on a path to $1m in revenue within 18 months of completion. Get more details and apply HERE

You can access many more opportunities HERE

Fun Facts about Entrepreneurship

Did you know that Africa has one of the highest rates of youth entrepreneurship in the world, with estimates suggesting that about 22% of young Africans (aged 18-34) are involved in some form of entrepreneurial activities.

Over 70% of Africa's population is under the age of 30, and many of these young people are becoming entrepreneurs. Countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are seeing a growing trend of young innovators launching startups in diverse sectors, such as technology, agriculture, and fashion. This entrepreneurial energy is helping to drive Africa's economic growth and innovation, with young entrepreneurs often using mobile technology and social media to reach global markets!

Some Resources For You

Ultimate Guide to the Top Business Enabling Cities for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

25 Useful Content Creation Tools for Entrepreneurs and Content Creators

Key Theories for Understanding Business Management: An In-Depth Analysis

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Till next year

Ododoola, MSME Africa

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