Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy. They account for over 80% of businesses and contribute nearly half of the country’s GDP. In the South-East, entrepreneurship is woven into the cultural fabric — from bustling open markets to fast-growing service and manufacturing firms. Yet, while SMEs hold immense potential, most remain
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth. Roads, energy, water systems, digital connectivity, and public facilities enable trade, reduce costs, and expand opportunities. Yet in Nigeria, and particularly in the South-East, weak infrastructure continues to slow productivity and discourage investment. Governments alone cannot shoulder the financial and technical burden of building and maintaining infrastructure. This
Economic transformation in Nigeria has long been tied to oil revenues and government spending. But the limitations of this model are clear: volatile oil prices, high unemployment, infrastructure deficits, and limited industrialization. For the South-East, with its strong culture of entrepreneurship and trade, the private sector presents a powerful alternative pathway to sustainable growth and
Succession Planning: The Secret to Building Businesses That Outlive Their Founders For many businesses — especially family-owned firms and SMEs that dominate Africa’s private sector — the founder’s exit is a make-or-break moment. Without a plan, leadership changes often trigger value loss, poor governance, fractured family ties, and collapsed businesses. Succession planning is not an
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