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No brother left behind
The Igba Boyi apprenticeship scheme, described as the world's largest business incubator, has helped the Nigerian Igbo people build generational wealth in the devastating aftermath of the Civil War. The scheme involves a...
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No brother left behind is an episode from People Fixing The World by BBC. The Igba Boyi apprenticeship scheme, described as the world's largest business incubator, has helped the Nigerian Igbo people build generational wealth in the devasta...
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Published Jan 13, 2026, 23:01 long, audio available.
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What is No brother left behind about?
The Igba Boyi apprenticeship scheme, described as the world's largest business incubator, has helped the Nigerian Igbo people build generational wealth in the devastating aftermath of the Civil War. The scheme involves a master mentoring an apprentice who, upon graduation, is "settled" with start-up funds and contacts to launch their own business. BBC Reporter Chiagozie Nwonwu explores this vital tradition and why it is now at risk of fading out in modern Nigeria.
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No brother left behind is an episode from People Fixing The World by BBC.
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This episode is 23:01 long.
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This episode was published on Jan 13, 2026.
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No brother left behind is from People Fixing The World by BBC.
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Published Jan 13, 2026 and 23:01 long