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Building Businesses Across Nigeria
FATE Foundation is a non-profit private-sector led organisation created in March 2000 to tackle the high rate of unemployment and poverty in Nigeria by harnessing the strong entrepreneurial culture of Nigerians and providing the knowledge and support required to fully explore their innovative potential.
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16/06/2026
We’re excited to welcome Adeoye Caleb to the team as our new Financial Inclusion Analyst.
Caleb is a Chartered Accountant and finance professional with experience in accounting, internal audit, financial analysis, and data analytics across both the private and public sectors. He brings strong expertise in financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
In his role at FATE Foundation, he will support our financial inclusion initiatives through data analysis, program monitoring, reporting, and performance evaluation—helping to expand access to finance and strengthen support systems for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
We’re glad to have him on board as we continue driving impact through financial inclusion.
Join us to welcome him in the comments!
16/06/2026
Today, we celebrate a visionary leader, dedicated board member, and champion of entrepreneurship.
Happy Birthday Tokunbo Talabi Board Director, FATE Foundation.
Thank you for your leadership, guidance, and commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and driving sustainable economic growth. Your contributions continue to inspire positive impact across the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Wishing you good health, greater accomplishments, and a fulfilling year ahead.
Join us in celebrating him in the comments!
Energy costs remain a major challenge for MSMEs in Nigeria, but financial institutions and sustainable energy financing are creating new pathways for growth, cost reduction, and improved productivity.
In this episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse, Oluwatimilehin Deinde-Adedeji and Kolawole Osinowo explore how financial institutions especially those with both finance and energy expertise can design smarter, incentive-driven financing models that help MSMEs access cleaner energy solutions and unlock long-term business resilience.
🎧 Now available on these platforms to watch and listen:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/S0W1MaYcoqo?si=lauqCfLJka38mM58
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54TmymXzwYmIkSoF4TOXJl?si=4_zQ3-O0Tk6qqBnV8yqXmQ
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6ff807e-a38a-4861-89d8-b0d12f18ef9f/episodes/bb63d025-a03b-432b-b42e-da76f42ee948/entrepreneurship-policy-pulse-a-podcast-by-the-fate-institute-unlocking-sustainable-energy-financing-for-msme-growth-in-nigeria
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/entrepreneurship-policy-pulse-a-podcast-by-the/id1687639743?i=1000771337581
16/06/2026
If your program requires participants to show up in a way that conflicts with their schedule, their data costs, or their life — you will lose them. Not because they lost interest. Because you built a program for your convenience, not theirs.
Our WhatsApp and video-based learning modules were not a pandemic pivot. They were a deliberate choice based on what we know about how young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 25 in Nigeria actually access information.
Short. Mobile. On their terms.
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16/06/2026
How many hours did you sleep last night?
If your answer is "not enough," you're not alone.
Many of us wear sleep deprivation like a badge of honor, yet poor sleep quietly affects our energy, focus, mood, decision-making, and long-term health.
Join us at the next FATE Alumni Dialogue Series as we unpack a topic that deserves more attention:
Sleep Deprived: The Health Crisis Nobody Talks About
Featuring: Dr. Uganze Eke
CEO, FITNESS FAIR NG & Chooselife Wellness Limited
Come ready to learn, reflect, and discover practical ways to improve your wellbeing.
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM WAT
Venue: Zoom
Register Now: https://bit.ly/FADSHealth-Wellness
Because better sleep isn't just about resting. It's about living better.
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Last year, we were honored to host His Excellency, Official Dr Obafemi Hamzat , the Deputy Governor of Lagos State as the special guest of the 10th FATE Business Conference, give his address.
He highlighted the government’s role in enabling innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
As we look back at these moments, we're also looking ahead to an even bigger experience.
The 11th FATE Business Conference is coming with the theme: “Beyond Borders: Transforming MSMEs for Global Competitiveness.”
If you're building or scaling a business, this is one event you don't want to miss.
📅 Sept 17–18, 2026 | 🕗 8AM
📍 Divine Event Centre, Obanikoro, Lagos
Register now: https://fbc2026.fatefoundation.org/
15/06/2026
Every entrepreneurial journey comes with its fair share of challenges, but how you respond to them often shapes the outcome.
Choosing optimism, resilience, and a solution-focused mindset can help you navigate uncertainty, uncover opportunities, and keep moving forward even when the path gets tough.
As you step into this week, approach every challenge with confidence and a positive outlook.
Cheers to a great day and week ahead!
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16, Town Planning Way, Ilupeju
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| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |