GrantMSMEs
FG opens 2026 MSMEs Awards, 100 businesses to share N1bn grants
The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2026 Eighth Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Awards, where 100 outstanding...
MSMEs
FG launches payments report for MSMEs to access $3.5trn AfCFTA market
The Federal Government has launched the “Cross-Border Digital Payments and Identity in Nigeria under AfCFTA” report to improve cross-border transactions...
International
Canada PR fees increase from April 30, 2026 – IRCC announces new rates
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced an increase in permanent residence application fees, with the new rates set...
Business
Tony Elumelu Foundation opens RFP for firms on 2026 WE4A programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has invited qualified business consulting firms to submit proposals for the 2026 IYBA WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme....
Business
Ekiti to Raise 10 Million Cocoa Seedlings, Boost Processing Jobs
The Ekiti State Government has disclosed plans to raise 10 million cocoa seedlings over the next decade to revive cocoa...
International
Japa: How to Move Abroad Without a Lot of Funds
Many Nigerians believe you need a lot of money to move abroad. That is not always true. There are structured...
Business
CREDICORP, Koolboks Launch Solar Freezer Financing for Nigerians
Credit Corporation of Nigeria (CREDICORP) has entered into a partnership with Koolboks to expand access to affordable, energy-efficient freezers for...
Circular Economy
TechnoServe, Coca-Cola Foundation launch PReP 2.0 to create 2,400 jobs
TechnoServe, in partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Plastic Recycling Programme in Nigeria (PReP...
AIBusiness
FirstBank SMEConnect to Help SMEs Harness AI for Growth
FirstBank is set to help small and medium-sized businesses harness Artificial Intelligence to drive growth and stay competitive in a...
Investment
FMDQ approves ₦30bn Champion Breweries bond listing
FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the listing of Champion Breweries Plc’s ₦30 billion Series 1, five-year, 19.50 per cent...
Bank of Industry
BOI Disburses ₦825m Clean Energy Fund to Support Nigerian Businesses
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has rolled out a clean energy financing scheme that has already supported businesses with about...
Creative Economy
NTIAC 2026 opens free registration for Nigerian artists, students
The organisers of the Nigeria Tertiary Institutions Arts and Crafts Expo (NTIAC) have opened registration for the 2026 edition, inviting...
Investment
How National Housing Fund (NHF) Helps You Own a Home
The National Housing Fund (NHF) is a government-backed scheme designed to help Nigerian workers access affordable housing. It is managed...
International
Canada Opens Express Entry for Teachers, Health Workers
Canada has once again given fresh hope to skilled Nigerians planning to “japa”, as it announces its Express Entry system...
Business
Transcorp, TEF surpass $2m investment in African entrepreneurs
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has surpassed $2 million in direct investment...
MSMEs
Ogun Empowers 12,000 Businesses with ₦100k–₦500k Grants
Ogun State government has strengthened support for small businesses by providing grants and loans ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦500,000, reaching...
Business
NACCIMA announces Business and Investment Forum in Guangzhou
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission...
Business
Sunbeth exports 52,000 Tonnes of cocoa in 2025 amid sector challenges
Nigeria’s cocoa sector recorded a strong boost in 2025 as Sunbeth Global Concepts exported about 52,000 tonnes of cocoa, signalling...
InvestmentWomen Empowerment
FG, NGX push Nigerian women to invest in stock market for $1trn goal
The Federal Government and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) have urged Nigerian women to actively invest and participate in the...
Business
FG launches first phase of national single window to cut port delays
The Federal Government has launched the first phase of the National Single Window (NSW), a digital portal designed to streamline...