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Herconomy Enterprise Challenge 2021 is Here!

Our Annual Enterprise Challenge is back!

Winner: N1.5 million Grant, Mentorship, Work Space

1st Runner Up: N1 million Grant, Mentorship & Workspace

2nd Runner Up: N500,000, Workspace

Click the link to apply!

Steps to participate:

1. Repost the flier on your page and tag your friends to also apply.

1. Follow @herconomy.

2. Fill out the application form here.

3. Use the Hashtags #herconomy2021

The deadline for application is the 30th of November 2021

Terms and Conditions Apply.

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Tech Updates

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Business Matters

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Quote of the Day

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”– Babe Ruth