Episodes
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Delve into the intricacies of our tax report with our host, Amaka Nwaokolo, Director, the FATE Institute and the research team: Oyebola Agunloye, Lead, Research Programs, The FATE Institute; Gospel Obele, CEO, Streetnomics; Wilson Erumebor, Senior Fellow, the FATE Institute and Senior Economist, NESG.
Download the tax report here: https://fatefoundation.org/taxreform/
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The annual State of Entrepreneurship (SoE) report examines the performance of Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (NMSMEs) in Nigeria. Published by the FATE Institute, an arm of the FATE Foundation, the report highlights how these businesses have fared in relation to business growth, job creation, adoption of technology, and across different lenses – age of entrepreneurs, gender, size of business, etc.
Join our host, Amaka Nwaokolo, Director, The FATE Institute and members of the research team; Wilson Erumebor, Senior fellow at The FATE Institute and Senior economist, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG); Gospel Obele, CEO Streetnomics, and Oyebola Agunloye, Lead, Research Programs, the FATE Institute, as they present a clear picture on what NMSMEs go through in terms of successes, opportunities, growth and challenges in doing business in Nigeria in 2023.
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) agreement is one that will enable access to markets for NMSMEs in Nigeria and Africa at Large.
Join our host, @amakanwaokolo, Director, The FATE Institute, and the distinguished @wilsonerumebor, a senior economist at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and a senior research fellow at The FATE Institute as they take us through the journey of The African Continental Free Trade Agreement and transforming the Nigerian manufacturing sector.
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Welcome to Part two of the deep-dive conversation into Nigeria's Fiscal and Monetary Policy Outlook. In this episode, our host Amaka Nwaokolo, Head, The FATE Institute discusses Fiscal and Monetary Policy Outlook: Implications for Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem with Dr. Tayo Aduloju, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of the renowned Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). Dr. Aduloju takes a deep dive approach into Nigeria's Macroeconomic environment, offering profound insights into current policy reforms, their impact on Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (NMSMES) in Nigeria as well as recommendations to mitigate gaps.Tune in to gain valuable insights on economic reforms and their implications for NMSMEs in this unmissable episode!
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Welcome to the fourth episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse! Join our host, Amaka Nwaokolo, as she engages in a compelling conversation with the distinguished FATE Institute Fellow, Jonathan Ikeolumba.Their conversation focused on Jonathan's policy paper, looking at the vibrant world of Nigeria's fashion industry. Together, they trace the industry's evolution, from its international acclaim to its dynamic online presence through fashion influencers and blogging.Discover the opportunities this industry holds for women and delve into the pivotal policies needed to fuel its continued growth. Don't miss this engaging exploration of the fashion landscape in Nigeria!
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Welcome to Part 1 of the third episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse. In this episode, our host Amaka Nwaokolo, Head, The FATE Institute discusses Fiscal and Monetary Policy Outlook: Implications for Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem with Dr. Tayo Aduloju, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of the renowned Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). Dr. Aduloju takes a deep dive approach into Nigeria's Macroeconomic environment, offering profound insights into current policy reforms, their impact on Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (NMSMES) in Nigeria as well as recommendations to mitigate gaps.Tune in to gain valuable insights on economic reforms and their implications for NMSMEs in this unmissable episode!
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Welcome to the captivating second episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse, featuring our incredible host, Amaka Nwaokolo, in conversation with the esteemed FATE Institute Fellow, Dr. Ayodele Shittu. Together, they embark on a thought-provoking journey, delving into Dr. Shittu's policy white paper that focuses on unleashing the potential of youth-led businesses within Nigeria's thriving food retail sector.Amidst the challenges of the 2020 pandemic, an inspiring phenomenon unfolded in major Nigerian cities. Resourceful young entrepreneurs swiftly embraced the unique opportunity created by the closure of traditional restaurants and food businesses. Their enterprising spirit gave rise to a vibrant surge of food retail businesses. Join us in an engaging discussion as we explore ways to unlock the immense potential of this sector and empower our youth. Discover the pivotal role that government can play in fostering growth and opportunities.
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Welcome to our very first episode with our special guest: Adenike Adeyemi, the Executive Director of FATE Foundation. This conversation looked at the trajectory of the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem over the past eight years and examined the shifts and improvements that have occurred in that time. It also highlighted some of the key bills, policies, and interventions that have been passed, including the COVID-19 intervention funds, the Nigeria Startup Bill/National Council inauguration, and the Omnibus Bill. Data insights from the FATE Institute's 2020 and 2021 State of the Entrepreneurship Report was discussed, analyzing the strongest and weakest indicators and the state performance rankings. To close the episode, the conversation looked at the urgent entrepreneurial priorities that need to be addressed as Nigeria welcomes a new government. Our guest shared actionable recommendations on how the government and ecosystem players can work together to address each priority and help unlock the full potential of Nigeria's vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!
