So This Happened (EP 408) reviews: Remi Tinubu’s ‘akara business’ advice sparks debate

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has sparked widespread reactions after encouraging women to consider low-capital businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kulikuli as part of government empowerment efforts. We’ll move youths from palliatives to prosperity – Atiku Tech firm urges youths to embrace AI, digital skills FG’s CNG policy: 120,000 conversions inadequate, says Atiku
While some Nigerians praised the message for highlighting the dignity of honest work and entrepreneurship, others argued that the comments overlooked the broader economic challenges facing citizens, reigniting conversations about job creation, inflation, and sustainable livelihoods.

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