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U-win competition in Nigeria drives job creation and economic growth
TLDR A government-sponsored competition in Nigeria, the U-win competition, provided funding to small businesses, leading to job creation and economic growth. Winners received funding after submitting business plans, undergoing training, and creating thousands of jobs, inspiring similar programs in other countries.
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A small paint business in Nigeria faced challenges due to its size until the owner discovered a government-sponsored competition that offered funding to help small businesses grow.
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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the former finance minister of Nigeria, launched a program to provide funding to young entrepreneurs in Nigeria facing challenges in accessing small business loans.
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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala proposed a nationwide contest in Nigeria where individuals could submit business plans for a chance to receive funding, facing challenges such as logistics, corruption, and predicting business success.
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Winners of the U-win competition in Nigeria were chosen randomly, with 24,000 people applying and Lariat Al-Hassan making the first cut.
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Participants in the U-win competition in Nigeria underwent intensive business training, submitted comprehensive business plans, and the winner, Lariat Al-Hassan, received $65,000 which significantly transformed her business.
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Winners of the U-win competition in Nigeria created 7,000 jobs, costing $8,500 per job, impressing experts and sparking interest in replicating the program in other places.
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Giving money to small businesses in Nigeria through the U-win competition led to long-lasting job creation and economic growth, inspiring similar programs in other countries.
