The High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi Business Grant has officially released the shortlist of candidates, unveiling 100 entrepreneurs selected from over 26,000 applications submitted nationwide.
Announcing the development, the organisers described it as a major milestone, stating that the Top 100 reflect “the resilience, innovation, and bold vision of Nigerian entrepreneurs who are building the future.”
The shortlisted candidates will now proceed to the next stage — a virtual interview — where 50 outstanding beneficiaries will eventually emerge. According to the statement, “Details and the interview link will be communicated directly to the shortlisted participants.”
Reaffirming the credibility of the process, the organisers emphasized that selection remains “strictly merit based, transparent, and free from influence.”
