Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse: A podcast by the FATE Institute

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 Fi...

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) a...

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. T...

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 govern...

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.

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.

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/

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...

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...

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. Aduloj...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse! Join our host, Amaka Nwaokolo, as she engages in a compelling conversation with the distinguished FATE Institute Fellow, Jonathan Ikeolumba. Their conversation focused on Jonathan's policy paper, looking at the vibrant world of Nigeria's fashion industry. Together, they trace the industry's evolution, from its international acclaim to...

Welcome to Part 1 of the third episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse. 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...

Welcome to the captivating second episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse, featuring our incredible host, Amaka Nwaokolo, in conversation with the esteemed FATE Institute Fellow, Dr. Ayodele Shittu. Together, they embark on a thought-provoking journey, delving into Dr. Shittu's policy white paper that focuses on unleashing the potential of youth-led businesses within Nigeria's thriving food retai...

Welcome to our very first episode with our special guest: Adenike Adeyemi, the Executive Director of FATE Foundation. This conversation looked at the trajectory of the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem over the past eight years and examined the shifts and improvements that have occurred in that time. It also highlighted some of the key bills, policies, and interventions that have been passed, in...