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.Related NewsFG targets ₦2.5tn independent revenue in 202614 FG funding, skills opportunities for Nigerian youthsFG plans national skills database to tackle unemploymentWhile 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. 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.