National Entrepreneurship Education Initiative
Creating
Job Creators.
Not Job Seekers.
Africa's digital entrepreneurship learning platform, equipping students, graduates, entrepreneurs and business leaders with practical skills to start, grow and scale successful businesses.
Our Learning Pathways
Four Learning Paths.
One Entrepreneurial Journey.
Whether you're discovering entrepreneurship for the first time or scaling an established business, NEEI offers a structured learning pathway designed for your stage of growth.
Beginners Masterclass
For Primary & Secondary School Students
Build the entrepreneurial mindset from an early age through creativity, innovation, financial literacy, leadership, problem-solving and critical thinking.
What You'll Learn
- Creative Thinking & Innovation
- Financial Literacy
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
Emerging Entrepreneurs Masterclass
For Undergraduates, Graduates, NYSC Members & Young Professionals
Transform ideas into opportunities by learning how to identify market needs, develop business ideas, acquire digital skills and launch sustainable ventures.
What You'll Learn
- Opportunity Identification
- Business Idea Validation
- Digital & AI Skills
- Business Planning
- Personal Branding
SME & Entrepreneur Masterclass
For MSMEs, Startups & Entrepreneurs
Build a stronger business with practical strategies for marketing, finance, customer acquisition, innovation and sustainable business growth.
What You'll Learn
- Marketing & Sales
- Business Finance
- Customer Acquisition
- Business Growth
- Innovation Strategy
Business Owners Masterclass
For CEOs, Founders & Established Business Owners
Lead with confidence through strategic leadership, corporate governance, business scaling, investment readiness and succession planning.
What You'll Learn
- Strategic Leadership
- Corporate Governance
- Business Scaling
- Investment Readiness
- Succession Planning
Across all four masterclasses, every learner benefits from a consistent, high-quality learning experience.
Why Learn With NEEI
More Than an Online Course.
A Complete Entrepreneurship Learning Experience.
NEEI combines practical learning, recognised certification, mentorship, and continuous business support to help you move from learning to doing.
Practical Video Lessons
Learn through engaging, easy-to-follow video lessons designed by experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Study anytime, anywhere, on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer without disrupting your work or studies.
Practical Exercises
Reinforce your learning through assignments, quizzes, and real-world business activities.
Professional Certificate
Receive an official NEEI Certificate of Completion after successfully completing your programme.
Business Mentorship
Gain access to experienced mentors who provide guidance throughout your entrepreneurial journey.
Downloadable Resources
Receive eBooks, templates, worksheets, checklists, and practical business tools you can use immediately.
Entrepreneur Community
Join a growing network of learners, entrepreneurs, business owners, mentors, and innovators across Africa.
Continuous Learning
Your learning doesn't stop after one course. Continue building your knowledge through new masterclasses, webinars, events, and advanced programmes.
Start Your Journey
Experience NEEI
Before You Enrol
Discover how practical entrepreneurship education can transform your future. Explore our FREE Trial Masterclass and experience the quality of learning before committing to a full programme.
What You'll Experience
- Access selected introductory video lessons
- Explore practical entrepreneurship content
- Experience the NEEI Learning Platform
- Preview your learner dashboard
- Meet our teaching style and learning approach
- Decide with confidence before enrolling
FREE Trial Masterclass
No payment required. No commitment. Just practical entrepreneurship learning.
Safe. Secure. Reliable.
Your data and progress are protected with enterprise-grade security.
Join a Community of Future Entrepreneurs
Learn, connect and grow with thousands of like-minded learners across Nigeria.
50,000+
Active Learners
4
Learning Pathways
15,000+
Certificates Earned
All 36 States
Across Nigeria
Better Skills.
Better Business.
Better Future.
About NEEI
Building Africa's Next Generation
of Entrepreneurs.
The National Entrepreneurship Education Initiative (NEEI) is a continental entrepreneurship education programme committed to equipping Africans with the practical knowledge, skills, and confidence to create sustainable businesses, generate employment, and build lasting prosperity.
Delivered through the Uni-Preneur Digital Learning Platform, NEEI makes quality entrepreneurship education accessible anytime, anywhere, through structured masterclasses, practical learning, professional certification, mentorship, and continuous business support.
Our vision is simple:
Create Job Creators. Not Job Seekers.
OUR MISSION
To make practical entrepreneurship education accessible to every African and empower millions of learners to build businesses, create jobs, and contribute to a thriving knowledge-driven economy.
OUR VISION
To become Africa's leading entrepreneurship learning ecosystem, developing innovators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and employers of labour through accessible, technology-enabled education.
OUR IMPACT FOCUS
Instead of measuring success by the number of courses completed, NEEI measures success by the businesses created, jobs generated, and lives transformed.
Our Three Strategic Pillars
1. Entrepreneurship Education
Practical, structured, and accessible learning for every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
2. Enterprise Development
Supporting learners beyond the classroom through mentorship, business resources, networking, and growth opportunities.
3. Economic Transformation
Building stronger communities and economies by developing entrepreneurs who create businesses, employment, and long-term value.
Leadership
Meet the Visionary Behind NEEI
The National Entrepreneurship Education Initiative (NEEI) was founded by Asiwaju Olubunmi Oluwadare, FG Licensed National Business Development Service Provider (FG-BDSP), with a bold vision to make practical entrepreneurship education accessible to millions of Africans.
His mission is simple:
Equip people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create businesses, generate employment, and build lasting prosperity.
Founder Profile
Asiwaju Olubunmi Oluwadare
- FG Licensed National Business Development Service Provider (FG-BDSP)
- Author & Business Strategist
- Entrepreneurship Development Expert
- Visionary Leader
- Digital Innovation Advocate
- Champion for Entrepreneurship Education in Africa
“
Vision Statement
Africa's greatest resource is not beneath the ground—it is the entrepreneurial potential of its people. When we invest in entrepreneurship education, we invest in Africa's future.
— Asiwaju Olubunmi Oluwadare
Professional Highlights
2025 SMEDAN
Best National Business Development Service Provider (NBDSP)
Author of
I SEE MONEY IN AFRICA
Founder of
Uni-Preneur
Chairman & CEO,
Beexo Group
Former National Head,
Africa's Young Entrepreneurs (A.Y.E.)
Champion of the
National Entrepreneurship Education Initiative (NEEI)
Join the Movement
Together, we can inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, and employers of labour across Africa.
Join The Movement
Africa's FutureStarts With You.
Build practical entrepreneurial skills, earn recognised certification, and join a growing community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders shaping Africa's future.
