L-R: Anthony Kila, professor of political economics; Esther Taiwo of Damseth Enterprise, winner, $1,000 launch pad, and Abiola Kila Onalaja, convener, Inspire to Excel, during the recent maiden edition of the event in Lagos.
Nigerian entrepreneurs, business professionals were recently empowered to innovate with grants at the maiden edition of Inspire to Excel 2025.
Participants at the Inspire to Excel program themed, ‘Dream. Grow. Achieve,’ show entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas for the launch Pad Pitch
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Seyi John Salau
Seyi John Salau is a BusinessDay Correspondent with interest in development journalism, which tells stories that connect the people, brands, and the government. SeyiJohn is also a media professional with BSc, Mass Communition (ACU); Masters of School Media (MSM, Ibadan) & MSc, Mass Communication (Caleb).