The Directors of Entrepreneurship Centers across Nigerian Universities and the National Universities Commission (NUC) offers the National Enterprise Challenge in 2020.

National Enterprise Challenge is geared towards improving the entrepreneurial mindset and motivating Nigerian University students to start and run ventures even while at school rather than looking for employment after graduation.


Eligibility
The competition is open to all current students irrespective of their field of study, undergraduate or postgraduate, full time or part-time.
They must however be studying in a Nigerian University.
Worth of Award

Top three winners will be awarded grants to start or grow their venture as follows:

1st Prize – N1m
2nd Prize – N750,000
3rd Prize – N500,000
Regional winners (1st to 3rd ) will receive consolation prizes even as they proceed to the finals.

How to Apply
Click on Start Application on the portal to initiate your application, or click on Continue Application if you are a returning applicant.


Send Email to: nec_nuc@pau.edu.ng for further enquires, include your name, email and subject of your enquires.



Details here https://reg.smetoolkit.ng/EDC/program/national-challenge-2020

KingSatan:


As a man, a father and a grandfather. I have lived life to an extent and this is my view on this subject.

The previous thread was simple and concise, "Never marry a woman who has no means of income".

But that is the truth!

Gone are the days when people marry "Obiageri's" according to the Igbos.
Back then, things weren't this bad. Considering the family setting in those days, women had no other role than to cook, birth, raise children and clean the house.

So their parents prepare them for marriage, teach them how to cook, satisfy a man and raise children. They also spend alot of time grooming their hairs, taking care of their skin (Some parents send their children to fattening rooms) and waiting to get married.

When we got married, we married to keep them at home and show off to our friends. Only a few of us married because of love. Some of our partners were not our choice but our parents.

So when you marry, your wife and children should always reflect your wealth and networth. Most especially, YOUR WIFE.

I repeat, back then things were not this bad and everyone knew their roles.

But in today's world, so many things have changed.

Women should bring to the table as much as they expect from the man.

Raising children costs alot of money and shouldn't be the responsibility of the man alone.

So many marriages have crashed on the alter of poverty or "One stream of income".

We must learn to tell ourselves the truth always.

Back then, you don't spend so much to raise a child. If he or she wants to go to the community school or follow the white man's way of life, you send them as a punishment. But those humble and loyal sons, follow you to the farm and when they come of age, you give them farmlands and wives if possible. But that's not the case anymore.

Apart from formal education abroad, I also encouraged my children to learn sellable skills. One of my son is a fashion designer and that is what puts food on his table in the UK. His college degree only reflects on his call cards.

I told this to my children (Daughters inclusive) never to marry a man or woman who has no verifiable means of income.

Money is needed to run a home in the 21st century. Alot of money!

We no longer live in mud houses or drink from pots.

As for "Entitlement", I think every couple should have that mentality depending on the context.

The man is entitled to his wife's emotional commitment. She is his wife and this also applies to the man.

I am tired of typing.

To be truthful, i warned my son's against mingling with an average African woman. They simply don't want to know the truth. They hate the truth with Passion and that is why true feminism failed woefully here.

In the Diaspora, most men who want peace of mind avoid African women because of their "Entitlement Mentality" and how exploitative they are.

Many of these women don't work but enjoy proceeds of child support from numerous partners. You think it's a coincidence? No it not. It was deliberate.

They just want to seat at home, get fat, enlarge their butts and walk up and down the street like a pussy cat that resides in Buckingham Palace.

Should I talk about Nigeria, where you meet an average Nigerian lady and realise that;

1. She is a college graduate because a "Man" sponsored her in school (Both of them are no longer together as a couple).

2. She has a roof over her head because a "Man" made that available (She has no intention of marrying him).

3. She uses the best smartphone because a "Man" bought it for her (Just another random man).

4. She has clothes on her body because a "Man" gave her money for shopping (Obviously he is "One of those mugus".

5. She has food on her table because so many men send her money.

This same woman has no other skill but sexual skills. The only thing she can offer is "Sexual Intercourse", "Birthing Children" and "Companionship" but she expects the man to "Mark her birthdays with a brand new Escalade", "Buy her parents a new house and train her younger ones in school". Is that not exploitation?

This same woman hates her mother inlaw because she sees her as her rival. Anyway, women have always hated themselves from time immemorial, don't get moved when you see them shout in solidarity, it's just for a few seconds.

When asked about their contribution in the relationship or Marriage, some will say "I birthed children for him". But that's your natural default woman!

Even if you sleep with a sexually active mad man, you will get pregnant and birth for him.

Some will even say, "I satisfy him sexually. I gave him my body and soul". But that is same thing you did with your numerous ex lovers.

According to Pastor Sam Adeyemi, he said "If a woman does not help her husband financially, then how else does she want to help him".

In this age and time, it takes two adults who have a verifiable means of income to build a healthy family.


Cheers!

words on marble

NDakota:
The career dilemma...

Many years ago I was where you are now.

I took the road less traveled. I settled for a career in Nigeria.

I got a job in a Big 4. Then moved on to an FMCG, where the perks are much higher!

On education, I got chartered, and I'm finishing n MBA.

On family, I got married to my best friend from University, and I just made my first baby.

Do I regret not moving to the US to join my mom, a US citizen?

I do. Every. Single. Minute.

Why? Nigeria is a very uncertain place to stay and thrive. You could be up there in the sky today and the next week you're back on the mud. In a country of many poor people, you run the risk of becoming a victim of crime due to envy...post COVID-19 it'll get worse.

Look at you at 30. You're dithering. You're pussyfooting.

Look at me at 28. I still regret the mistake my 25 year old self made. I'm pushing daily to leave Nigeria.

I want to leave not because I'm broke in Nigeria, but the collective poverty in this country scares me...

Most crimes committed today are more out of envy and hunger than of greed.

If you can, please run. For your SAFETY!

Very objective comment, I love your kind, you will go far in life, keep pushing.

If Bola Tinubu, Mike Adenuga, Prof. Onyema, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and many other eminent Nigerians could relocate back to Nigeria from US, UK, Switzerland, who are you saying Nigeria is thrash, how much are you worth abroad

Most of those saying they will never relocate are young people who just visited abroad or new arrivals or those being fed by their parents abroad...if you want to become rich, you will realise where you ought to be

yinkeys:
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sunyleeone:


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This is good, great move op

SGR1:
I gat it all... Except the silver spoon thing lol.... It fell off while growing up as a kid....#life

lol, u can still pick it up now that you have grown, its never too late, don't give up okay?

In as much as we do not have a concrete sign or signs that will guarantee that one will become rich in future, certain criteria or factors stand as clear enough signs to show how our future will look like when it comes to financial success. In this expository post, I will be revealing some never-heard before vital signs and factors that will help you discover your chances of becoming rich in future or not….and this is not meant to discourage you if you fail to see the signs in your life, it is meant to motivate you and inspire you to put more effort towards achieving your dream of becoming rich since that I believe is your goal for opening this topic to read.

What guarantees that you will become rich in the future?

Find out in the next posts after this....

Mizwisdom:
Canada is not easy but most people are going there for their kids not themselves

Yeah, that's true. But unfortunately, many Nigerians are migrating to Canada with the strong hope of becoming rich instantly

drehdinho:
The explanation is well detailed. Thank you.

That part where you mentioned that Canadian government won't employ individuals whose degree isn't gotten from Canada bothers me.

So, a certified Medical Doctor for instance in Nigeria who emigrates to Canada will have to go all over again to running medical degree if he so wishes to get a job in Canada?

Can you explain more on this, and please use a Nigerian lawyer as a case study. I want to know the chances of both certified Nigerian doctor and Lawyer getting a job in Canada; what steps do they need to take upon their successful emigration to Canada?


Thanks.

I was about responding to your question before I saw this comment I quoted which gave a good answer to the lawyer part.

As for the medical doctor part, the person will need to do some Canadian short course to be able to adapt easily and find a nice job in Canada.

Unlike UK, Canada have a very difficult labor market system that favors mostly people that studied in Canada and have what they call 'Canadian Experience'.

thesicilian:
Nice exposé. The recommendations on how to cope in the Canadian system at the end of the write up makes it more worthwhile to read, as opposed to others that tend to discourage you.

thanks for stopping by, our intention is to forewarn Nigerians, so before they make the move, they are aware of the situation and be prepared ahead before making their final decision to migrate

Before you travel to Canada, please read this now>>>>https://www.nairaland.com/4715706/exposed-secret-behind-canada-skilled

The simple but shocking answer to the above question is because this is business!

Canadian government have an official commitment to invite 300,000 skilled immigrants every year.

Every immigrant will bring at least $24,000 for 12 months, families will bring more. Every year the economy will earn at least $7.2 billion on immigration alone, no spending, just earn. Now tell me, what passive income is better than this, huh? Believe me, the western world and their government are super smart, and I think African and Asian governments need to sit up because they are dulling, and this is why Africa, Middle East and Asia seem to be lagging behind in global economy, that's aside some few Asian and Middle East countries like China, Japan, Singapore, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, etc.

Now, the next question you should be asking by now is why does the Canadian government do this?

The answer is, Canada as a country needs to increase her population.. why? To make money through tax collection; more population means more tax, and it means more money for Canada to develop their nation to their dream land.. How?

The most obvious plan and this is a great / immediate support to Canadian businesses (rental, insurance, education, groceries, etc.) - is to invite immigrants and protect the market against massive foreign expansion. How? by increasing a barrier to get a job (assimilation criteria, language requirements, local education or work experience). Did you mention that Canadian companies hire only extremely skilled professionals, trades or low-skilled staff. Don’t forget that every immigrant will also pay fees prior immigration to government agencies, IELTS, ECA (Education credential assessment), medical and other organizations; all these earn Canada millions and billions of $$$, oh you think Canadian government love you so much and just want to help you become rich? Then think again.

Remember, if immigrants fortunately find jobs they will contribute even more to the government (by paying taxes). Canadian companies don’t hire immigrants without Canadian education / work experience - there are at least 70–80% newcomers in this category. Those who fail to find a job, will either spend their savings trying to find one or leave the country after 6–12 months to give a chance to another group of immigrants. Anyway the economy and Canadian business will benefit; whether the immigrant finds a job a decides to stay back or unable to find a job and decides to fly back to his or her country, of course poorer after spending their savings in Canada pursuing Canadian dream.

This is not a conspirology, this is a business model without negative effects on Canada.

If you are among the group of immigrants screaming that they can’t find a job, c’mon no one cares.

Remember, you can’t participate in elections or ask more rights than locals until you establish yourself in Canada. Reputation of Canada will not change even if this business model is explained to everyone. Because this opportunity is anyway better than a situation in many countries from which majority of these immigrants arrived from.

What should you do?

Before you make the final move to emigrate to Canada, plan well, think it through, evaluate the risk, taking into considerations the things I have highlighted here, and if you are better of in your home country, please stay back, don't expose your life and that of your loved ones to unnecessary risk chasing a dream that can hardly be achieved.

EXPOSED: The Secret Behind Canada Skilled Migrant Program Canadian Government Won't Tell Skilled Immigrants!

Whoever that first thought about this skilled migrant program deserves an award for a well thought plan. This is in fact, the fastest way to develop any nation financially, economically and what have you. In this expository article, you will discover some shocking realities about the much publicized and talked about Canada Federal Skilled Migrant Program that has attracted thousands of finest brains from various countries of the world, especially from developing nations like Nigeria, Ghana, India, Philippines, etc.


So before you make the final decision to join the over growing population of professionals queuing in for this program, you definitely need to read this article, and please do not endeavor to share it with your friends and relatives.


Now, before we forge ahead, let me ask you: are you aware that not all the skilled migrants who make it to Canada through this infamous Canadian skilled migrant program end up securing a job on their arrival in Canada? Just in case you aren't aware, that's the sad reality on ground, but you will never get to know this until you leave your home country and arrive successfully in Canada.

This sad situation got me wondering why Canadian government invite immigrants if they don't have enough opportunities for them? Do you know the answer? You will be shocked to discover why.