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TEDxAkure 2025: Where Ideas Spark Growth and Innovation

TEDx events are independently organized, community-driven gatherings inspired by the spirit of the global TED conference. The “x” in TEDx represents a local,...

How Insecurity Fuels the 'Japa' Syndrome: Impact on Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Opinion & Analysis

How Insecurity Fuels the ‘Japa’ Syndrome: Impact on Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

In recent years, Nigeria has experienced a significant surge in emigration, popularly referred to as ‘Japa,’ a Yoruba term meaning ‘to flee’ or...

Hive Incubator Office
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Akure’s brightest business ideas start small; The Hive incubator is betting on them

For the entrepreneur in Akure with a plan for a better food stand, a neighbourhood cleaning service, or a hyper-local delivery app, The...

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Nurturing Entrepreneurs: How the Hive Incubator is Empowering Nigeria’s Next-Gen Entrepreneurs

The Hive Incubator is a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship proudly rooted in Akure, Nigeria. Committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit, Hive...

Why Mentorship Networks Are the Missing Link in Our Startup Ecosystem
Startups

Why Mentorship Networks Are the Missing Link in Our Startup Ecosystem

Picture having an experienced entrepreneur guiding you, someone who has faced challenges and celebrated victories in the business world. That’s the value of...

Why Akure Is Africa’s Quietly Growing technology and art hub: The Hive’s Perspective
Community

Why Akure Is Africa’s Quietly Growing technology and art hub: The Hive’s Perspective

In a country where Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja are seen as the standard for tech, art, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. A powerful...

Nigerian Tech Hub Comparison: Lagos vs Akure
Opinion & Analysis

Nigerian Tech Hub Comparison: Lagos vs Akure

Nigeria, the continent’s largest economy, has a diverse and rapidly growing industrial sector. This growth is driven by major industrial hubs across the...