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Practical business, vocational and digital skills training in Yola, Adamawa State — for people starting out, growing a trade or preparing for work.
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Practical skills for enterprise and opportunity
NSD Business Academy offers practical business, vocational, entrepreneurial and digital skills training in Yola, Adamawa State. Our courses are built around the work learners do — starting and running a business, improving a trade, or preparing for employment.
Who we train
- People starting or running a small business
- Young people preparing for work
- Tradespeople who want to grow their skills and income
- Organisations that need practical training for their staff
Courses
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Practical Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
A four-week, in-person course in Yola on starting and running a small business, from testing an idea to presenting your own business plan.
ProposedClassroom
How courses are taught
- Classroom
- Taught in person, with hands-on practice and direct support from the instructor.
What you will be able to do
Practical Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Test a business idea against what customers need
- Cost and price your product or service and manage cash flow
- Keep simple business records
Dr. Mohammed Abdullahi Nasidi
Founder and Managing Director/CEO
Dr. Mohammed Abdullahi Nasidi, also known by his traditional title, Baura Adamawa, is a Nigerian entrepreneur and community-development leader based in New York City. He founded NSD Business Academy Limited to expand access to practical business, vocational, and digital learning. He also leads Special Aid for Bright Future Initiatives, which focuses on skills acquisition and empowerment. His vision is to connect useful learning with enterprise development and economic opportunity.
Read more about the academy’s leadershipAnnouncements
All news and events30 September 2026
NSD Business Academy Limited is incorporated
The academy was incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission on 30 September 2026.
Talk to the academy
No. 40/42 Lamido Ahmadu Road, Lamido Zubairu Way, adjacent to Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, Yola South LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria · +234 803 758 8888