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  • NECA set to Host 2025 MSME Fair, Regulators Set to Address Entrepreneurial Challenges

    NECA set to Host 2025 MSME Fair, Regulators Set to Address Entrepreneurial Challenges

    Adenike Adeyemi, CEO of FATE Foundation to Deliver Keynote

    The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has announced that it will host the 2025 edition of its flagship MSME Fair on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at NECA House, Alausa, Lagos.

    Speaking at an interview, NECA’s Director-General, Mr. Adewale Smatt Oyerinde, emphasized that the Fair is part of the Association’s commitment to strengthening the MSME ecosystem in Nigeria. “MSMEs are the lifeblood of our economy, and this Fair is designed to empower them with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to thrive,” he said.

    This year’s Fair will feature a Keynote Address by Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi, CEO of FATE Foundation, a leading organization in enterprise development. Her address is expected to highlight innovative approaches to MSME sustainability and growth in Nigeria’s dynamic economy.

    A major highlight of the Fair will be the presence of key regulatory agencies, who will engage directly with entrepreneurs to address critical pain points around licensing, compliance, taxation, and business registration. This regulatory dialogue aims to demystify bureaucratic processes and promote a more enabling environment for enterprise development.

    Themed “Galvanizing MSMEs for Economic Growth and Stability,” the event will bring together financiers, tech experts, regulators, and business leaders to offer practical insights, strategic guidance, and real-time business support to participants. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to exhibit their products and services, engage with potential investors, and connect with stakeholders across various sectors.

    The Fair will also feature exhibitions by entrepreneur across sectors which will give them the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the public. Thus, the programme offers entrepreneurs a platform to be enlightened on business development strategies, digital transformation, access to finance, and market expansion—equipping MSMEs with actionable knowledge for long-term success.

    Registration is open, and all interested participants are can log on to www.neca.org.ng for more details

  • WiredUp, Africa’s First Publishing Platform for Science and Business Excellence on the Continent, Launches Call for Partnerships

    WiredUp, Africa’s First Publishing Platform for Science and Business Excellence on the Continent, Launches Call for Partnerships

    WiredUp, Africa’s first publishing platform for extraordinary stories about African changemakers, groundbreakers and torchbearers in STEM, business and innovation, launched a call for partnerships today. The aim of the call is to partner with organisations in Africa and in the diaspora to help tell their stories in these sectors, showcase their excellence, and shift the stereotypical narratives about Africa’s contributions to science and industry.

    While research has shown that some African innovators have succeeded in creating new markets where many global giants have failed, the stories of these professionals and entrepreneurs remain largely untold. WiredUp, launched in 2020 as the world was managing a global pandemic and dealing with widespread job loss, was born from the realisation that there is a clear lack of coverage of African ingenuity in STEM, business and innovation in mainstream media globally. The initiative is unapologetic about highlighting the accomplishments of African leaders in these fields as a way to contribute to the continent’s reputational equity and, by extension, economic growth.

    Mimi Kalinda, Founder of WiredUp, said: “We are conscious of the fact that Africa, like all continents, faces some developmental challenges. This facet of our story has been exhaustively shared by mainstream media across the world. The good news is, Africa is growing beyond mere potential. Therefore, our narratives must be expanded. Our reality not only speaks of a continent that births great musicians and sports stars; African scientists, engineers, tech experts, mathematicians, business and industry leaders, and innovators in various fields are leapfrogging solutions to global issues. Our mission is to tell their extraordinary stories.”

    The call for partnerships is aimed at organisations that are doing outstanding work in STEM, business and innovation, and that are looking to increase the visibility of their work globally. WiredUp offers a full suite of channels with growing engagement, subscribers and followers, including on its website and YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages. The platform has interviewed more than 40 innovators from 15 countries in Africa, including Ethiopia, Benin, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Partners will have the opportunity to tell their stories and build awareness of their work.

    Potential partners can reach the WiredUp team by visiting the organisation’s website or via social media.