BusinessWomen Empowerment
Benue Opens Digital Summit 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs for Skills, Funding
Women entrepreneurs in Benue State are set to benefit from a new digital empowerment initiative as the Benue Digital Infrastructure...
BusinessInternational
Kogi partners Chinese firms on SAPZ agro-industrial hubs
Kogi State has moved to deepen its agro-industrial development drive through a strategic partnership with Chinese investors, marking a key...
BusinessInnovation
FG: North West ECoN programme to commercialise research into businesses, jobs
The Federal Government has concluded the North West edition of the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) programme in Kano, marking the...
Business
NEPC to Host Major Women-Led Export Business Programme
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has announced a major programme focused on supporting women-led businesses, positioning it as one...
Insurance
Over 38,680 Cross River residents enrol in state health insurance scheme
No fewer than 38,680 residents across the 18 Local Government Areas of Cross River State have enrolled in the State...
Business
AEA Launches Second Edition of Abuja Young Entrepreneurs Fund Competition
The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) has launched the second edition of the Abuja Young Entrepreneurs’ Fund Competition, opening applications to...
Business
Call for Applications: Providus Bank SME Program Cohort 6
The Providus Bank SME Program Cohort 6 is now open for applications, offering Nigerian business owners a structured opportunity to...
Creative Economy
Woof Studios Africa launches ECHO accelerator to turn creators into entrepreneurs
Woof Studios Africa has launched its flagship creator accelerator, ECHO, a programme designed to turn African digital creators into global...
AgribusinessInsurance
FG Pays ₦396.7m Insurance Claims to 43,000 Farmers
The Federal Government has disbursed a total of ₦396.7 million in insurance claims to over 43,000 smallholder farmers impacted by...
Business
Ginger, FCMB SheVentures launch “Built to Last” programme for women
Ginger, a technology platform for beauty businesses, has partnered with FCMB SheVentures to launch “Built to Last,” a year-long initiative...
FinanceInternational
Ecobank moves to enable direct yuan payments for Africa–China trade by 2026
Ecobank is advancing plans to enable direct yuan settlements for African trade with China, in a move that could significantly...
Creative Economy
Apply: UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Creative Fund for Film, Fashion, Music
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, in partnership with Tech4Dev, has opened applications for the Creative Fund, a new initiative designed to...
Business
FG urges entrepreneurs to leverage ICSS as 14,000 trained, 17,967 jobs created
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Inspire–Create–Start–Scale (ICSS) programme to access financing and expand...
Investment
FG targets $500bn investment deals ahead of Abuja global summit
Nigeria is targeting up to $500 billion in investment pledges and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) ahead of a major global...
Business
Nigeria’s $1tn GDP target at risk without scaling women-led MSMEs
Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030 may face significant constraints unless women-led businesses are moved from...
Investment
Green Investment Urgent to Tackle Climate Impact on Vulnerable Communities – Experts
Experts have renewed calls for increased investment in the green economy, stressing that scaling climate finance and adopting frontier technologies...
Digital EconomyMSMEs
Anambra Partners Flutterwave to Expand E-Commerce and Digital Payments for MSMEs
The Anambra State Government has strengthened its push to expand the state’s digital economy through a strategic partnership with Flutterwave,...
Business
FG approves expansion of Imo OKOBI initiative to drive jobs, entrepreneurship
The Federal Government has approved the nationwide expansion of the One Kindred, One Business Initiative (OKOBI), a community-based entrepreneurship model...
Business
FCCPC, Lagos sign MoU to strengthen consumer protection and curb unfair practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have formalised a partnership...
Circular Economy
Apply for CIRCO Hub Nigeria – Track 4
CIRCO Hub Nigeria has opened applications for Track 4 of its circular business support programme, offering Nigerian businesses a practical...
