Tech
Tech4Dev opens Community, launches mentorship, AI labs and $5,000 grants
Tech4Dev has officially opened its Community to everyone, marking a major shift after a decade of operating as an alumni-focused...
Innovation
FG to Commercialize Innovations from Enugu Tech Festival 2026
The Federal Government has assured that promising innovations showcased at the 2026 Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) will not end as...
Startups
Mastercard Foundation FAST program 2026 opens with up to $15,000 Funding
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition (FAST) Program,...
TechTraining
Women Techsters LaunchPad 3.0 Opens Free Tech Training for Students
Women Techsters LaunchPad 3.0 is now open for applications, offering a free five-day intensive skills training for university students across...
New Tax Laws
Taxpayers Report Seamless Experience on New National Tax ID Portal
Taxpayers across the country have commended the new national Tax ID portal as fiscal reforms continue to gather momentum. A...
Grant
Grant Writing Training for NGOs and CSOs in Delta State
Applications are now open for a Grant Funding Workshop designed for founders of NGOs and representatives of CSOs in Delta...
Startups
Enugu Campus Hackathon Awards $16,500 Grants to Youth Startups
Youth innovators won a combined $16,500 in investment grants and secured a six-month incubation programme valued at over $10,000 at...
Startups
FG launches $50m Fund with Japan to support Nigerian startups
The Federal Government has formalised the launch of a $50 million Impact Innovation Fund to support Nigerian startups tackling critical...
Finance
Sterling One Pushes Inclusive Finance at AU Presidential Meeting
Sterling One Foundation has reinforced its commitment to advancing inclusive finance across Africa, as it participated in a high-level Presidential...
Startups
Osun to Fund Tech Startups with Grants from Next Fiscal Year
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration is working on sustainable funding for tech startups, promising support...
Loan
NIRSAL debits spark complaints over COVID-19 loan repayments
From ₦200,000 to over ₦1 million, Nigerians have reported sudden debits from their bank accounts tied to NIRSAL Microfinance Bank....
Startups
African Startups Raise $3.9bn Across 506 VC Deals in 2025
African startups raised $3.9bn across 506 deals in 2025, showing signs of stability in the continent’s venture ecosystem after two...
Startups
Startbench Hub Opens Climate Startup Pre-Incubation Programme
Applications are now open for the Climate Startup Pre-Incubation Programme designed to support early-stage founders developing climate solutions in Northwest...
BusinessMSMEs
FG to Invest N11.76bn in MSMEs, Industrial Revitalisation in 2026
The Federal Government is set to invest up to N11.76bn in 2026 to drive the growth of Micro, Small, and...
Competition
2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition Opens for Applications
The 2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition has officially opened applications, inviting dynamic female entrepreneurs from across the continent...
Business
Ecobank Launches Business App to Boost SME Growth in Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria has launched the Ecobank Business App, a new digital banking platform designed to strengthen the growth and sustainability...
Digital Economy
Connect NextGen Hackathon to position Nigeria as global digital hub, create jobs
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon will position Nigeria as a global supplier...
Startups
Delta40 Secures $20m to Expand Venture Studio and Early-Stage Fund in Africa
Delta40 has secured $20 million in funding to support its integrated Venture Studio and Fund, marking what it describes as...
Economy
Nigeria to launch BOGA Fund Programme for economy beyond oil and gas
The Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) has announced the upcoming launch of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) Fund...
Creative Economy
PalmPay launches #LoveWithPalmPay Valentine campaign (₦800,000 rewards)
PalmPay has launched the #LoveWithPalmPay campaign to mark Valentine’s Day, focusing on how simple, shared money moments can bring people...
