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Mr Akeem Ajisafe, Managing Director, Transblue Ltd. (a QNET partner company), says the global direct selling industry is projected to reach 204.89 billion dollars by 2032. Ajisafe said, during the second VCON 2024 Media Experience sharing webinar organised by QNET on Thursday, that the industry was valued at 167 billion dollars in 2023. According to him, with the industry’s projected growth, Nigerian entrepreneurs are well-positioned to tap into the lucrative market. Highlighting the significance of the industry, he said it had the potential for job creation, wealth generation and economic growth. Ajisafe said: “Direct selling offers unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to leverage their skills and build successful businesses with minimal capital. “Nigeria has a bright future in the direct selling industry, and by embracing this model, entrepreneurs can create jobs, generate wealth and contribute to the country’s economic growth. “We are working to educate the public about the benefits...

  Mr Austin Agbakor, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Computer Village Hub (CVHub), has expressed optimism that Nigerian youths would shape the future of technology in Nigeria. Agbakor spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos at the end of the CVHub’s one month advanced programming training for youths. He said that the training, which took place from Aug. 4 to Sept. 10, was contributing to developing a crop of youths who could help bridge the digital divide in the nation. The chief executive said that the CVHub was providing access to digital skills training and empowering individuals to shape their future to make a positive difference in the world. Agbakor said that the CVHub was on a mission to empower young Nigerians with coding skills. According to him, the empowerment started in 2018, with the goal of making coding accessible and affordable for all. He said that CVHub partnered with the Software Shop and David Olusegun Foundation to make the training happen. ‘”We b...