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A Milestone in Renewable Energy Innovation The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), in partnership with Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), recently celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its GreenLabs Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge. This 10-month incubation program aimed to provide young Nigerians with hands-on skills in renewable energy and green entrepreneurship, marking a significant step forward in fostering innovation and sustainability. During the event, Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, Executive Director of CADEF, delivered a keynote address that highlighted the achievements of the graduates. She praised them for transforming their ideas into tangible innovations and reflected on the origins of the GreenLabs initiative, which began as a conversation in South Africa and has now taken root in Nigeria. The program embodies a vision of homegrown creativity and sustainable progress. “I see the wisdom of God in how these young people birthed ideas and turned t...

The Evolution of Hustle: From Side Gigs to Sustainable Businesses In today's fast-paced digital world, ambition alone is not enough for success. Many individuals possess grit and a strong desire to make money on their own terms; however, lacking the right skills, mentorship, and platforms, they often find themselves stuck in low-paying side hustles rather than building real businesses. By bridging this gap, online schools for entrepreneurs equip students with practical, market-ready skills and transform hustle into sustainable income. This shift from hustle to true entrepreneurship is best illustrated by platforms like The Real World, an online school that has quickly gained global attention. It combines community-driven learning, expert mentorship, and hands-on training to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools they need to build successful digital businesses. In many ways, it represents a new era of education—one where hustlers aren't left chasing small wins but instea...