Startups
FirstBank, Ekiti launch fund to support 60 startups with up to ₦1.2m each
FirstBank of Nigeria, in partnership with the Ekiti State Government, has launched an Innovation Enterprise Support Fund aimed at strengthening...
Startups
Qualcomm selects Startups for 2026 Make in Africa mentorship programme
Qualcomm Incorporated has selected 10 early-stage startups for its 2026 Make in Africa mentorship programme, signalling continued commitment to deepening...
Startups
SEVCP applicants to check email as over 1,200 Startups apply
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has announced the completion of the first phase of the South East Venture Capital...
Fintech
Flutterwave to establish South-East hub in Anambra
Flutterwave has announced plans to make Anambra State its operational hub for South-East Nigeria, in a move aimed at deepening...
GrantStartups
Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition 2026 ($1.5 Million) for African Entrepreneurs
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship programme of the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its...
Startups
Osun Govt Urges Youths to Apply for iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab
The Osun State Government has called on young entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to apply for the iDICE Startup Bridge: Founders...
Startups
Ekiti State Innovation Enterprise Support Fund (IESF) 2026 for Startups (Applications Open)
Applications are now open for the Ekiti State Innovation Enterprise Support Fund (IESF), a major initiative of the Ekiti State...
Startups
Kemi Adeosun launches Nidacity to tackle Nigeria’s startup failure rate
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has launched Nidacity, a new digital platform designed to tackle Nigeria’s high startup failure...
Startups
D-Day: NIGCOMSAT to showcase Cohort 3 startups at Satellite Week 2026
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited will showcase startups from its Accelerator Programme Cohort 3.0 at the Nigerian Satellite Week 2026,...
GrantStartups
Bet9ja Foundation to Open ₦3m ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0 Programme
The Bet9ja Foundation has announced that applications for its ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0 Programme will open on April 1, 2026,...
Startups
iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab: How to apply for startup training and funding
The iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab is now open to Nigerian entrepreneurs ready to turn ideas into viable businesses. Designed...
Startups
SEDC unveils $50m venture capital programme to fund South-East startups
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has officially unveiled the South East Venture Capital Programme (SEVCP), a $50 million initiative...
Startups
FG launches iDICE Startup Bridge to fund 500 Nigerian startups
The Federal Government has launched the iDICE Startup Bridge Programme to support over 500 Nigerian founders and early-stage startups with...
Startups
Apply for SEVCP Pitch Competition with $5,000–$20,000 startup funding
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has opened applications for the SEVCP Pitch Competition, offering startups between $5,000 and $20,000...
Fintech
OPay launches ₦5m XtraCova refund for unauthorised transactions
OPay has launched XtraCova, a new customer protection feature designed to reimburse users for verified unauthorised transactions on their accounts,...
Startups
Wema Bank launches 2026 hackaholics accelerator, selects Nigerian startups
Wema Bank has launched the 2026 edition of its Hackaholics Accelerator Programme, selecting ten Nigerian startups for mentorship, training, and...
FintechInternship
PalmPay Trains Women in Fintech, Selects Top 10 for Internship
PalmPay Nigeria has trained young Nigerian women through its Purple Women Global Masterclass, a programme designed to equip participants with...
Startups
LSETF launches female founders & funders programme for women tech startups
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with AfriGloCal Venture Capital, has commenced the third edition of the...
Startups
Ibom Ideas Project Opens Applications for Seed and Scale Pitch Series 1
Ibom Ideas Project has opened applications for the Seed and Scale Pitch Series 1, a new opportunity designed to help...
Startups
Jack Ma launches $1.5m 2026 Africa business grant for entrepreneurs
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy have announced a $1.5 million grant under the 2026 edition of Africa’s Business...
