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We deliver world-class business, leadership, and executive training programmes designed to build skills, close competency gaps, and develop professionals who create real impact in organizations and society.

When writing a Business Proposal, don't write your proposal to impress the reader. Write it to convince the reader.A str...
24/08/2026

When writing a Business Proposal, don't write your proposal to impress the reader. Write it to convince the reader.

A strong proposal answers five questions:
1. What is the problem?
2. What is your solution?
3. Who will buy it?
4. How will you make money?
5. Why should someone believe you can execute it?

Business Proposal Development is part of the practical enterprise development journey through the IBS-YEDP Programme.
Turn your business idea into a plan you can explain, defend and execute.

IBS-YEDP Cohort 2 is now open
100% Online
Programme Fee: ₦50,000
Register Now.

A promotion doesn't automatically make someone a good manager.New managers often struggle because managing people requir...
20/08/2026

A promotion doesn't automatically make someone a good manager.

New managers often struggle because managing people requires a different skill set from simply being good at their previous job.

1. Doing everything yourself instead of delegating
2. Micromanaging instead of empowering
3. Avoiding difficult feedback
4. Assuming authority equals leadership
5. Focusing on personal performance instead of team performance

Why does this matter?
Because research conducted by Gallup estimates that managers account for 70% of the variance in team engagement.

And Gallup's latest Nigeria data shows only 17% of employees are engaged at work.

The solution isn't simply to appoint managers. Managers need to be developed.

We believe effective leadership is built through:
Skills. Knowledge. Attitude to Lead better. Manage better. Deliver better.

An idea remains an idea until you take action.For an aspiring entrepreneur, having a business idea is only the beginning...
19/08/2026

An idea remains an idea until you take action.

For an aspiring entrepreneur, having a business idea is only the beginning. You need to understand your market, validate the idea, develop a business model, understand your finances, plan your operations and learn how to manage the enterprise.

That is where IBS-YEDP comes in.

The Ibadan Business School Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme is designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs move from business ideas to structured, sustainable enterprises through practical enterprise development training.

Do you have a business idea?
Learn how to validate it.
Learn how to plan it.
Learn how to build it.

Don't spend years talking about the business you want to start. Start building the knowledge you need to make it happen.

Register for the IBS-YEDP Cohort 2

Format: 100% Online
Duration: 6 Months
Programme Fee: ₦50,000

Register: https://tr.ee/IBS-YEDP2

Going green is no longer only about environmental responsibility. It is increasingly becoming a business opportunity.Fro...
14/08/2026

Going green is no longer only about environmental responsibility.

It is increasingly becoming a business opportunity.

From renewable energy and waste recycling to sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency and green technology, entrepreneurs are discovering new ways to solve environmental problems while creating profitable businesses.

For our entrepreneurs and MSMEs, the opportunity is significant. Businesses can create value by asking:

1. What environmental problem can we solve?

2. Can we turn waste into a useful product?

3. Can we provide affordable clean-energy solutions?

4. Can we help businesses reduce waste or operating costs?

5. Can we develop more sustainable products and services?

The future of business will increasingly reward entrepreneurs who can create economic value while solving real environmental and social challenges.

The School of Innovative Climate Change Solutions at Ibadan Business School believes that climate challenges can inspire innovative enterprise opportunities.

Climate change is not only a challenge to manage. It is also an opportunity to innovate, create jobs and build profitable businesses.

What Public-Sector Leadership Demands Today!Holding a position of authority is not the same as leading. In today's publi...
11/08/2026

What Public-Sector Leadership Demands Today!

Holding a position of authority is not the same as leading. In today's public sector, effective leadership demands the ability to navigate complexity, manage people, harness technology, and deliver results that citizens can actually feel.

Five capabilities define this new standard:
1. Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making
Leaders must be able to read complexity, set clear priorities, and make evidence-informed decisions that create value beyond the next budget cycle.

2. People & Performance Management
Policy only becomes impactful when people execute it well. That means building capable teams, delegating with intent, developing talent, and managing performance with discipline.

3. Digital & Data Literacy
Technology and data are reshaping how public service works. Leaders don't need to be technologists, but they must understand how digital tools and data can sharpen decisions, improve efficiency, and elevate service delivery.

4. Change & Innovation Management
Citizen expectations are shifting. So is technology. So is the economy. Leaders must be able to understand change, communicate it clearly, and implement it without losing their organizations along the way.

5. Ethics, Integrity & Accountability
Public leadership is, at its core, a responsibility to manage resources wisely and serve citizens well. Integrity earns credibility. Accountability earns trust. Neither can be faked for long.

The modern public-sector leader is not just a manager of processes but rather a strategist, a people-builder, a technology adopter, a change agent, and a custodian of public trust.

At the School of Development Management (IBS), we believe that leadership like this isn't inherited; it's built through the deliberate development of Skills, Knowledge, and Attitude to Lead better. Serve better. Create results.

A Business Idea Is Not Yet a BusinessEntrepreneurs often fall in love with their ideas before asking the harder question...
10/08/2026

A Business Idea Is Not Yet a Business

Entrepreneurs often fall in love with their ideas before asking the harder questions:

1. Is there a real problem?

2. Who has the problem?

3. Are they willing to pay for a solution?

4. Who else is serving them?

5. What will make our solution competitive?

6. Can the business model generate sustainable returns?

Business idea validation helps entrepreneurs replace assumptions with evidence. Market research can reveal customer demand, market size, competition, pricing, and other factors that influence whether an opportunity is worth pursuing.

This is why enterprise feasibility and business idea development are essential components of entrepreneurial education.

The Ibadan Business School Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme (IBS-YEDP) is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners with practical competencies to move from a business idea to a sustainable enterprise.

Cohort 2 registration is now open for those who are interested in turning their businesses into enterprises.

Don't build on assumptions. Build with knowledge, evidence and strategy.

IBS-YEDP Progress Update: Module 6 Successfully Completed!The journey of building successful entrepreneurs continues at ...
07/08/2026

IBS-YEDP Progress Update: Module 6 Successfully Completed!

The journey of building successful entrepreneurs continues at the Ibadan Business School Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme (IBS-YEDP).

Yesterday, we successfully concluded Module 6 of our 26-module entrepreneurship curriculum, bringing participants another step closer to becoming competent business owners and enterprise leaders.

Our sincere appreciation goes to Ms. Folashade Ilori for her insightful and practical delivery on:

Enterprise Schedule Planning and Workplan Development

A brilliant business idea is only the beginning. The ability to translate that idea into a structured, actionable plan is what determines whether a business succeeds or struggles.

During the session, participants learned how to:

1. Develop realistic enterprise schedules.

2. Break business goals into actionable tasks.

3. Prepare practical workplans for business operations.

4. Allocate time and resources effectively.

5. Set priorities and monitor business progress.

6. Build systems that improve productivity and accountability.

These practical skills will enable our participants to manage their businesses more efficiently, execute projects with greater confidence, and stay focused on achieving measurable results.

Our Journey So Far

In just six modules, participants have covered:

1. Business Idea Conception, Nurturing, Development and Registration

2. Business Proposal Development, Packaging and Presentation

3. Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis & Appraisal (Part One)

4. Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis & Appraisal (Part Two)

5. Procurement Planning and Management of Goods and Supplies

6. Enterprise Schedule Planning and Workplan Development

Each module builds upon the previous one, providing participants with a comprehensive roadmap for starting, managing, and growing sustainable enterprises.

We remain committed to equipping entrepreneurs with the Skills, Knowledge, and Attitude needed to create successful businesses, generate employment, and contribute to national development.

Registration for IBS-YEDP Cohort 2 is now open.

Join hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs and business

The way we learn has changed.Today's professionals are balancing careers, businesses, family responsibilities, studies a...
05/08/2026

The way we learn has changed.

Today's professionals are balancing careers, businesses, family responsibilities, studies and personal development, all at the same time. Finding time to attend physical classes every week has become increasingly difficult.

That's why online learning has become the preferred choice for professionals around the world.

With virtual learning, you can:

1. Learn from anywhere without relocating.

2. Save time and transportation costs.

3. Balance work, business, and studies.

4. Attend classes from the comfort of your home or office.

5. Interact with experienced facilitators and fellow participants in real time.

Most importantly, your location no longer limits your access to quality education.

We designed the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme (IBS-YEDP) to be 100% online because we understand the realities of today's entrepreneurs and professionals.

Whether you're a student, a civil servant, a business owner, a corporate professional, or an aspiring entrepreneur, you can participate in live classes without disrupting your daily responsibilities.

Our goal is simple: make world-class entrepreneurial education accessible, flexible, and practical.

Distance should never be a barrier to acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to build a successful business.

Do you have a business idea you're ready to bring to life?Are you already running a business but struggling to grow, att...
04/08/2026

Do you have a business idea you're ready to bring to life?

Are you already running a business but struggling to grow, attract customers, or increase profitability?
Entrepreneurship requires more than passion; it requires knowledge, strategic thinking, and practical business skills, and that is why the Ibadan Business School Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme (IBS-YEDP) was developed.

IBS-YEDP is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with the practical skills needed to build sustainable and successful enterprises.

Over the course of 6 months, you'll gain hands-on knowledge in:
1. Business Idea Development & Registration
2. Business Proposal Writing
3. Enterprise Feasibility Studies
4. Procurement Planning & Management
5. Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
6. Financial Management
7. Marketing & Sales Strategies
8. Customer Relationship Management
9. Business Growth & Sustainability

…and much more.

Why Join IBS-YEDP?
1. Learn from experienced facilitators.
2. Practical, real-world enterprise development training.
3. Online classes, learn from anywhere.
4. Join a network of ambitious entrepreneurs.

If you're launching your first venture or growing an existing business, IBS-YEDP provides the practical foundation needed to succeed in today's dynamic business environment.

Programme fee: ₦50,000
Start Date: 7 October 2026
Format: Online
Duration: 6 Months

Register Now: https://tr.ee/IBS-YEDP2

For Enquiries:
09120369651
09120369645
09120369647

One Month of Transforming Ideas into Sustainable EnterprisesTomorrow, Thursday, 30 July 2026, marks an important milesto...
29/07/2026

One Month of Transforming Ideas into Sustainable Enterprises

Tomorrow, Thursday, 30 July 2026, marks an important milestone for the Ibadan Business School Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme (IBS-YEDP).

In just one month, our participants have embarked on an exciting journey of learning, growth, and enterprise development. What began as a vision to empower aspiring entrepreneurs has evolved into a practical learning experience where participants are acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to build sustainable businesses.

So far, participants have successfully completed four impactful modules:

Module 1: Business Idea Conception, Nurturing, Development and Registration

Module 2: Business Proposal Development, Packaging and Presentation

Module 3: Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis and Appraisal (Part One: Market, Operations and Finance)

Module 4: Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis and Appraisal (Part Two: Technology, Environment, Legal and Sustainability)

Through these sessions, participants have learned how to identify viable business opportunities, refine and validate business ideas, develop compelling business proposals, understand the importance of business registration, and conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to assess the market, operational, financial, technological, environmental, legal, and sustainability aspects of a business venture.

As we move into Module 5: Procurement Planning and Management of Goods and Supplies, participants will learn practical knowledge on how to strategically plan, source, procure, and manage goods and supplies efficiently. They will learn how effective procurement supports cost control, operational efficiency, supplier management, and overall business profitability.

If you've been considering joining the IBS-YEDP, there's still time to become part of a community dedicated to raising the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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