First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has come under fire on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale ventures such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying the businesses require little capital to begin.

Speaking on efforts to empower citizens, Senator Tinubu said her initiatives have focused on giving grants rather than loans to enable beneficiaries to start small businesses.

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