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From Roadside Oil Seller to Business Owner: Jime Saater’s Apprenticeship-to-Enterprise Journey
After a six-year apprenticeship, Jime Patrick Saater Hange started selling engine oil with a ₦50,000 loan. Today, he runs Jimisata Business Ventures in Lafia and trains five young men while seeking partnerships to expand his business.
Chief Denen Tofi: The Tiv Industrialist Who Rose From Petty Trading to Business Prominence
Chief Denen Tofi’s journey from petty trading and farming to major business ventures remains a notable story in Benue’s history of indigenous enterprise. His life is remembered for hard work, persistence and the philosophy: “Do well, God will help you.”
When Customers Can’t Find Your Business Online, They May Find Someone Else
A business can have quality products and loyal customers yet remain invisible to potential new customers. In today's digital marketplace, being good at what you do is only part of the equation. Customers must also be able to find you when they are looking.
Can Customers Find Benue Businesses Online? The Digital Visibility Problem Facing Local Businesses
Benue has thousands of businesses, but how easy are they to find online? This report examines the digital visibility gap facing local businesses and what it could mean for customers, entrepreneurs and the state's growing digital economy.
ZENVIR Launches Digital Business Directory to Help Customers Find, Connect and Grow
ZENVIR Directory is a new digital platform designed to help Nigerians find, connect with and discover local businesses, artisans, schools and service providers through one organised online directory.
WhatsApp to Charge Businesses Per Message From October 2026
Businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform in Nigeria will face new per-message charges from October 1, 2026, as Meta ends the free treatment of certain customer-service messages within the 24-hour service window.
Heavy Rain Leaves Parts of WuruKum Market Under Water, Traders Count Losses
Floodwaters have inundated parts of WuruKum Market in Makurdi, disrupting commercial activities and prompting residents to call for urgent government intervention to address recurring flooding and drainage challenges.
Kuwait Suspends Commercial Visit Visas, Halting Business Travel for Foreign Nationals Including Nigerians
Kuwait has suspended commercial visit visas for all nationalities, including Nigerians, halting short-term business travel for meetings, conferences, and corporate engagements. Authorities have not announced a reason or timeline for reversal.
BIPC Distributes ZEVA Chillers to Bar Owners, Hospitality Operators Across Makurdi
BIPC has commenced the distribution of ZEVA chillers to bar owners and hospitality businesses in Makurdi, with beneficiaries describing the initiative as a boost to business efficiency, customer service, and profitability.
Benue Entrepreneur, Kumbul Ngunan Expands Beauty Brand to Abuja, Celebrates First Official Client
Benue-born makeup artist and entrepreneur Kumbul Ngunan has announced her first official client in Abuja following her relocation, as she expands Fairy Dust Studio beyond Makurdi.