21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub

23/09/2026

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The 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub is a platform whereby entrepreneurs get connected with arrays of businesses and business options, consultants, mentors and Guides with a view to deepening their individual knowledge and understanding of the respective industry their businesses depend upon through d...

22/09/2026

Do you know that as a business owner if you?

20/09/2026

international radio interview with 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub TVET centre manager, a facilitator, and some students on the on going training in Sokoto State.

16/09/2026

Meet the Vendors...

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14/09/2026

STOP. VERIFY. REFLECT.
Before you hit that share button pause for a second.

Our TVET Content Creation students just dropped a powerful short video reminding every content creator of 3 simple but game-changing steps before posting online:

STOP — Don't rush to share.
VERIFY — Confirm your facts and sources.
REFLECT — Think about the impact of what you're putting out there.

As young creators, we hold real influence and with that comes responsibility. This video is a reminder that authentic, credible content starts with intentionality.

Huge shoutout to our talented TVET Initiative students (Creative Media, Digital Media Production) for bringing this message to life!

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Watch till the end and tag a content creator who needs to see this!

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12/09/2026

At The 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, we believe SKILLS matter more than DEGREES.

A certificate can tell you what someone studied. A skill tells you what they can actually DO.

We're building entrepreneurs, not just graduates.

12/09/2026

PHYSICAL ONBOARDING: iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Cohort 2 

The 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, Sokoto, successfully hosted the physical onboarding session for our 3 selected founders under the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab, Cohort 2 incubation program!

Meet the founders:

1️⃣ Abdulrahman Saidu
Business: CareBridge
Industry: Health/Medical

2️⃣ Deborah Apochi
Business: Rehoboth Enterprise
Industry: Artificial Intelligence

3️⃣ Abubakar Muhammad
Business: VoiceBook
Industry: Fintech

During the session, the founders shared their business models, progress so far, challenges, and growth aspirations. The onboarding also created room to discuss the incubation roadmap, mentorship opportunities, and expectations for the months ahead.

Speaking at the event, Umar Idris reaffirmed the Hub's commitment to supporting the startups through mentorship, capacity building, networking opportunities, and access to the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. He also informed the founders that the Hub operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and disclosed that a bi-weekly mentorship structure is currently being developed to further support their growth.

We're excited for the journey ahead and wish our founders a smooth and impactful incubation experience!



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11/09/2026

Proud to be associated with IDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab project.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to the Outstanding Founders!

Out of more than 13,000 startup founders who applied from across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT, only 500 startups were shortlisted, and ultimately 200 founders were selected for Cohort 2 of the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab.

Today, we proudly celebrate the three startups sent to the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub:

✅ CareBridge (Health/Medical)
✅ VoiceBook (Fintech)
✅ Rehoboth Enterprise (Artificial Intelligence)

Your selection is a testament to your innovation, resilience, and commitment to solving real-world challenges through entrepreneurship. We are proud to have you at our Hub in this prestigious national incubation programme.

The iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab is a transformative initiative supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria and backed by the Bank of Industry (BOI), the African Development Bank Group, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), with the goal of funding, nurturing, and scaling early-stage Nigerian startups.

As a Partner Hub, the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub is honored to support your entrepreneurial journey and looks forward to seeing the impact your ventures will create in Nigeria and beyond.

Congratulations once again, founders! The journey has just begun.

08/09/2026

FLASHBACK: Expo
While you anticipate the big Expo, let's take a walk down memory lane

Over 120 vendors joined us at the GEW2024 Expo and the feedback says it all!

"Best exposure my business ever got!"

"Sold out both days, I'm definitely coming back!"

"Met partners and customers I never would have reached otherwise."

Swipe to see the vibes, the crowd, and the hustle from GEW2024
Now imagine YOUR brand on that stage in 2026.

The energy. The exposure. The sales. It's all waiting for you at GEW2026 Expo.

📍 K7 Mall, Sokoto
📅 21st – 22nd November 2026

What are you waiting for?
"Book your stall TODAY" Early bird price ends 30th September!

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