January Newsletter

Welcome to 2024! we are excited about all that the year has for us as we continue to support Nigerian entrepreneurs to start, grow, and scale their businesses. Our office was opened yesterday, January 15, 2023 for full operations.

With our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Nigeria, our passionate and competent team is back and dedicated to empowering individuals, fostering innovation, and creating and sharing opportunities that resonate with the spirit of entrepreneurship. We will keep you updated with all our training programs, events, and opportunities, always.

Last year, we supported over 700 Nigerian entrepreneurs and their businesses and also achieved other key milestones all of which are recorded in our 2023 Impact Report. You can download a copy for free HERE and get great insight into the work we did and do at FATE Foundation.

Have you downloaded your copy of The FATE Institute’s State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria 2023 Report? This report is a must-have for every Nigerian entrepreneur looking to improve their business numbers and be more strategic in their business operations.

The report measures entrepreneurship development across Nigeria using five key pillars-

📌Business performance

📌Perception of future opportunities

📌Skill acquisition

📌Innovation and digital technology adoption

📌Enabling business environment.

To get your copy of the report for FREE, kindly click this link.

Calling on seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs with over 10 years of expertise in the following sectors: Education, Agriculture, Circular Economy/Renewable Energy, Financial, Technology or creative industries.

Unlock the chance to volunteer your skills at The FATE School of FATE Foundation. Become part of our dynamic team of impact-driven volunteers! Sign up now https://fatefoundation.org/volunteer

Did you miss the 5th episode of our podcast series? Not to worry. You can still catch up with it. In this episode, Lai Koiki, the Founder and CEO of Greensprings Educational Services Ltd shared some great insights from her over 30 years of experience in the education space. She was interviewed by Anuoluwapo Akinola, Founder and Center Director, of Xtraokids Childcare Centers.

Kindly tune in to any of the podcast channels below to listen to the conversation.

📌 Facebook: https://fb.watch/peCbubwOLE/?mibextid=Nif5oz 

📌Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vnkrPE 

📌Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/GoogleS3E5 

📌 YouTube: https://youtu.be/-CMGC_p0-kQ 

📌 Apple podcast: https://apple.co/48wJ5Mf 

📌 Website: fatefoundation.org/podcast 

📌Blubrry: https://bit.ly/BlubrryE5 

📌SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/SoundcloudE5 

Please feel free to share within your network and don’t forget to leave us a comment after watching or listening.

You are invited to save the date for our 2024 FATE Business Outlook & Alumni General Meeting, where we will delve into the macroeconomic business landscape, discovering opportunities, and positioning your organization for success!

Please see the details below:

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Time: 9.00 A.M.

Location: The Launch Pad, FATE Foundation, 16 Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos.

Attendance is FREE, but registration is required. Kindly use the link below to register: Kindly click here to register. We will share more details in the coming days.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

Then, we are excited to bring this opportunity to you. Registration for the upcoming cohort of our Executive Entrepreneurs Programme, Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme (EEP) designed for ambitious owner-managers like you who are eager to scale their business.

The EEP is tailored to meet your unique needs. Help you gain invaluable insights from industry leaders and acquire the knowledge and strategies to propel your business to new heights. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Seize the moment and apply for the EEP now by clicking this link.

The application deadline is March 1, 2024. For any inquiries or further information, feel free to reach out to us at 08131878271 or send an email to [email protected]. Your business deserves nothing but the best and that is what the EEP will offer you.

We are excited to announce that one of our partners, Youth Business International (YBI) is expanding its Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards into a five-day bootcamp for a global cohort of high-performing youth businesses supported by its members. If you‘re aged 18-33 and own a business focusing on social, climate or sustainability, then you should apply to the Youth Business International Bootcamp.

The entrepreneurs who are accepted into the bootcamp will not only gain new skills tohelp them take the next step in their business journey but they will also have the opportunity to connect with experts in impact entrepreneurship and with like-minded peers from around the world. The Bootcamp is happening in London this June, with all expenses covered for participants, and it could help you reach your next business goal.

Applications are open. Kindly click the link below to know more and apply: youthbusiness.org/bootcamp

Are you looking forward to making a difference in your business in this last part of the year? Then you need a written guide.

"The Nigerian Entrepreneur's Handbook Series", a 7-pack series is your ultimate resource for valuable insights and actionable strategies tailored to crack entrepreneurs' questions and challenges with a practical guide after each chapter to test your just-acquired knowledge.

You can now get your copy at any of the following bookshops in Lagos: Laterna, Roving Heights, Glendora and Page PBC bookshop. For more enquiries call 08161843773 to place an order and it will be delivered to your doorstep.

If you are looking to establish a long-lasting, successful business that spans multiple generations, then a strong foundation of business knowledge, skills, abilities, and technical expertise is crucial,

Fortunately, we have the perfect solution and we have reviewed the price. With just N57,500 you can access our comprehensive Innovate, Create, and Build Course and learn at your pace. Our self-paced online course is designed to provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to excel as a business owner. With ten modules and a comprehensive business plan.

To get started, visit www.fatefoundation.org/elearn/ or get in touch with Israel at 08161843773 for more information.

We hope you find this useful. Kindly take advantage of the opportunities and also share within your network.

FATE Foundation