Facebook unveils platform to train Nigerian female entrepreneurs

Facebook has unveiled an initiative known as”SheMeansBusiness” to train female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Facebook’s Public Policy Director, Africa, Ms Ebele Okobi, said at the launch of the initiative, in Lagos, that it was designed to inspire women to start and grow their own businesses. Okobi noted that a recent study…

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Facebook reports revenue growth for Nigerian SMEs on platform

Social media giant, Facebook has stressed the importance of digital platforms for the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. It claimed in that the platform has increased profit for users. This is even as the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo met with Facebook Chief Operating Officer,…

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TARGETING OLDER DEMOGRAPHICS

Many businesses are focused on targeting the younger and more technologically savvy generation, but many businesses are becoming aware of the older generation that is becoming social media and internet savvy as well, so why not target them as well? Targeting them may be a bit difficult because you may…

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Read more about the article FACEBOOK LAUNCHES AFRICA’S FIRST SME COUNCIL IN NIGERIA
Sherry Dzinoreva, Public Policy Programs Manager Facebook, EMEA; Mr. Yinka Fisher, Lagos State District Coordinator of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN); Abi Williams, Facebook’s SMB Sales Manager, EMEA; Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director, Fate Foundation

FACEBOOK LAUNCHES AFRICA’S FIRST SME COUNCIL IN NIGERIA

Facebook today launched its Nigerian SME Council, the first to launch on the continent, and part of Facebook’s ongoing commitment to help support small and medium sized businesses throughout Africa. The Nigerian SME Council brings together Facebook Africa’s SME team and Nigerian business owners from a range of industries, in…

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