Clinic opens July 6 2026
A structured business advisory programme for entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs who want to diagnose business challenges, improve performance, and build sustainable growth through expert guidance and practical implementation.
Reserve your clinic session
Only a few sessions available each week. Book by Monday to secure your spot — this gives our team time to review your business profile and prepare a session tailored to you.
Meet your business advisors
Business Clinic sessions are delivered by experienced entrepreneurs, business consultants, industry professionals, and enterprise development experts who understand the realities of building businesses in Nigeria.
Additional specialist advisors may participate based on your business sector or specific support needs.
Professor of Finance & Entrepreneurship
A distinguished professor of finance and entrepreneurship bridging elite academic insight with corporate strategy. He leverages deep expertise in commercial banking, venture entrepreneurship, and management consulting to guide corporate leaders through complex market growth and institutional design.
Professor of Entrepreneurship Management · Deputy Vice Chancellor, KASU
Professor of Entrepreneurship Management and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Kaduna State University. Her expertise in entrepreneurship, SME development, innovation, and strategic management positions her to help businesses leverage AI for growth, competitiveness, and long-term success.
Professor of Finance & Entrepreneurship, KASU
Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship at Kaduna State University. Her expertise in entrepreneurship, finance, innovation, strategic management, and business development enables SMEs to leverage AI for operational efficiency, market expansion, and sustainable growth.
Director, ERDC · Kaduna State University
Entrepreneurship educator, researcher, and business owner serving as Director of the Entrepreneurship Research and Development Centre (ERDC) at Kaduna State University. She leads innovation, venture creation, incubation, and SME development programmes that bridge academia and industry to drive sustainable business growth.
Program Director, ERDC-KASU Incubation Programme
Entrepreneurship researcher, innovation ecosystem strategist. Program Director, ERDC-KASU Incubation Programme. His expertise in incubation systems, digital transformation, SME innovation, and venture growth, combined with his leadership of Innovation & Incubation Insights Africa (I3 Africa), helps businesses adopt AI to improve competitiveness, scale, and resilience.
Managing Partner, TWL Africa
A distinguished entrepreneur, institutional investor, and strategic operations leader with over a decade of experience managing high-stakes national projects. As Managing Partner at TWL Africa, he spearheads Execution, Monitoring, and Evaluation (M&E), ensuring that institutional transformations are delivered with fiscal precision and sustainable impact.
Co-founder & CEO, Schoola
AI entrepreneur, EdTech innovator, and Co-founder & CEO of Schoola. His expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, startup development, and innovation ecosystems enables SMEs to harness AI to improve productivity, scale operations, and build sustainable businesses.
What happens during your session
Every Business Clinic session follows a structured advisory process designed to help you understand your business and identify practical opportunities for improvement.
We review your business, current challenges, goals, financial practices, operations, customers, and growth ambitions.
Your advisor identifies strengths, operational gaps, business risks, and opportunities for improvement using the ERDC Business Assessment Framework.
Receive practical recommendations tailored to your business, with clear actions you can begin implementing immediately.
Leave with your Business Health Report, Business Health Score, and a practical action plan to guide your next steps.
What you leave with
A structured assessment of your business with practical recommendations.
A benchmark to help you understand your current business performance and track future improvement.
Clear 30–90 day actions to strengthen your business.
Practical guidance from experienced business advisors.
Good to know
No. The Business Clinic is a one-on-one advisory service focused on your business and its specific needs.
No. Startups, informal businesses, and registered SMEs are all welcome.
Yes. Every participant receives an ERDC Business Health Report with practical recommendations and a Business Health Score.
Yes. Government agencies, financial institutions, development partners, and private organisations can sponsor Business Clinic sessions for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
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