Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse: A podcast by the FATE Institute

Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse: A podcast by the FATE Institute

por The FATE Institute
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Unlocking Sustainable Energy Financing for MSME Growth in Nigeria

How can sustainable energy financing unlock growth opportunities for MSMEs in Nigeria? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse, Oluwatimilehin Deinde-Adedeji, Head of Policy and Stakeholder Mobilization at The FATE Institute, engages Kolawole Osinowo, MSME Enabler and Senior Research Fellow at The FATE Institute, in a timely and insightful conversation on “Unlocking Sustainable Energy Financing for MSME Growth in Nigeria.” The discussion unpacks practical financing pathways, enabling policy frameworks, and investment opportunities that can support MSMEs in transitioning to sustainable energy solutions. It also highlights how access to clean and affordable energy can help small businesses reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and position for long-term, resilient growth.
T2 · E3
5 jun 2026
28:56

Nigeria's Industrialization Vision

As national conversations on Nigeria’s Industrial Policy gather momentum, this episode revisits the keynote address delivered by Senator John Owan Enoh, Honorable Minister of State for Industry, Federal Republic of Nigeria at the 11th Annual FATE institute Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship. In his remarks, he underscored the strategic role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as the backbone of Nigeria’s industrial transformation and long-term economic competitiveness.
T2 · E2
10 mar 2026
19:01

Nigeria's GDP Rebasing: What MSMEs Need to Know

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse by the FATE Institute, we sit with Mr. Adelokun Oluwole, Partner at KPMG, to unpack Nigeria’s GDP rebasing and what it means for MSMEs. Hosted by Amaka Nwaokolo, Director at the FATE Institute, this conversation explores how the rebased GDP reshapes investor perception, informs policy design, and opens new opportunities across emerging sectors. Tune in to understand how MSMEs can position themselves in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape.
T2 · E1
17 oct 2025
20:54
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Keynote Speech by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

This episode features the keynote address delivered by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment, during the 10th Annual FATE Institute Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship. In her thought-provoking speech, Dr. Oduwole shares critical insights on the role of policy in shaping Nigeria’s entrepreneurial landscape, highlighting government efforts, strategic priorities, and the importance of public-private collaboration in fostering a thriving business environment.
T1 · E11
14 abr 2025
18:39

Fireside Chat with Mr. Taiwo Oyedele - Updates from the Tax Reform Committee

At the 9th FATE Institute Annual Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele was invited to discuss the work of the committee on tax reforms. One year later, Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, spoke with him about the progress made, the new tax reform bill currently before the House, and what to expect moving forward.
T1 · E10
17 feb 2025
20:12

Fireside Chat with Mr. Taiwo Oyedele - 9th FATE Institute Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship

Join Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms, and Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, as they discuss tax reforms and the committee’s efforts to improve the tax landscape for MSMEs in Nigeria.
T1 · E9
31 ene 2025
48:17

Unlocking Prosperity for Nigerian NMSMEs through Tax Reforms

Delve into the intricacies of our tax report with our host, Amaka Nwaokolo, Director, the FATE Institute and the research team: Oyebola Agunloye, Lead, Research Programs, The FATE Institute; Gospel Obele, CEO, Streetnomics; Wilson Erumebor, Senior Fellow, the FATE Institute and Senior Economist, NESG. Download the tax report here: https://fatefoundation.org/taxreform/
T1 · E8
24 may 2024
57:37

The State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria 2023

The annual State of Entrepreneurship (SoE) report examines the performance of Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (NMSMEs) in Nigeria. Published by the FATE Institute, an arm of the FATE Foundation, the report highlights how these businesses have fared in relation to business growth, job creation, adoption of technology, and across different lenses – age of entrepreneurs, gender, size of business, etc. Join our host, Amaka Nwaokolo, Director, The FATE Institute and members of the research team; Wilson Erumebor, Senior fellow at The FATE Institute and Senior economist, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG); Gospel Obele, CEO Streetnomics, and Oyebola Agunloye, Lead, Research Programs, the FATE Institute, as they present a clear picture on what NMSMEs go through in terms of successes, opportunities, growth and challenges in doing business in Nigeria in 2023.
T1 · E7
1 mar 2024
55:55

The African Continental Free Trade Area Opportunity

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) agreement is one that will enable access to markets for NMSMEs in Nigeria and Africa at Large. Join our host, @amakanwaokolo, Director, The FATE Institute, and the distinguished @wilsonerumebor, a senior economist at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and a senior research fellow at The FATE Institute as they take us through the journey of The African Continental Free Trade Agreement and transforming the Nigerian manufacturing sector.
T1 · E6
29 nov 2023
27:47

Part Two of Nigeria's Fiscal and Monetary Policy Outlook: Implications for Nigeria's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Welcome to Part two of the deep-dive conversation into Nigeria's Fiscal and Monetary Policy Outlook. In this episode, our host Amaka Nwaokolo, Head, The FATE Institute discusses Fiscal and Monetary Policy Outlook: Implications for Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem with Dr. Tayo Aduloju, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of the renowned Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). Dr. Aduloju takes a deep dive approach into Nigeria's Macroeconomic environment, offering profound insights into current policy reforms, their impact on Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (NMSMES) in Nigeria as well as recommendations to mitigate gaps.Tune in to gain valuable insights on economic reforms and their implications for NMSMEs in this unmissable episode!
T1 · E5
20 oct 2023
36:58
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