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...
Training
DBN BizAid Reward4Learning ₦20,000 Monthly Cash and ₦2,000 Weekly Data for ETP Learners
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has introduced an incentive-driven learning initiative designed to encourage Nigerian entrepreneurs to acquire practical...
Skills
MAAUN, TAFTA to train students in creative, entrepreneurial skills
The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has entered into a strategic partnership with Terra Academy for the Arts...
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Giving Joy 2026 Microgrant Program: $500 Grant for Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Women entrepreneurs across Nigeria and other parts of the world now have another opportunity to access small but impactful funding...
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iDICE Startup Bridge 2026 for Nigerian Innovators (₦10 Million in Grants)
The iDICE Startup Bridge programme is now accepting applications from young Nigerian innovators, entrepreneurs, and builders with bold ideas. This...
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Kwara IIH x DBN ETP 8.0 for MSMEs (₦3m Funding + ₦50m Prizes)
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the Ilorin Innovation Hub (IIH) and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), has...
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...
Business
Anambra Partners UNIZIK Business School on Skills, Entrepreneurship
The Anambra State Government has partnered with UNIZIK Business School to strengthen entrepreneurship, improve skills development, and enhance service delivery...
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Cascador ScaleUp Program 2026 for African Founders ($5,000 Stipend + $50,000 Pitch Prize)
Applications are now open for the Cascador ScaleUp Program 2026, a high-impact initiative designed for growth-stage founders across Nigeria and...
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...
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....
Education
FG Launches EIBIC Entrepreneurship Certification Programme
The Federal Government has officially launched the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC) programme in 14 universities, with plans...
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...
Grant
FG to unveil S-VCG student grant beneficiaries Sunday
The Federal Government will on Sunday announce beneficiaries of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), with 65 student innovators set...
Women Empowerment
How MTN Y’ellopreneur Is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The MTN Nigeria has intensified efforts to promote women-led businesses through its Y’ellopreneur initiative, a programme designed to equip female...
Training
Apply for KASEDA Training Excellence Program
The KASEDA Training Excellence Program is now open for applications, offering a valuable opportunity for young people eager to build...
Education
IWFCI launches We Must Catch Them Young mentorship for school entrepreneurs
The International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry has launched a mentorship initiative, “We must catch them young,” aimed at...
Innovation
FG to Launch EIBIC Programme to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, is set to launch the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certificate (EIBIC)...
Grant
Kestin Pondi disburses ₦300m to 30 beneficiaries in business grant
High Chief Engr. Kestin Pondi, through Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has disbursed ₦300m to 30 additional beneficiaries under the...
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FG shortlists 65 student innovators from 30,000 applicants for Venture Capital Grant
The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from over 30,000 applicants nationwide for the final stage of its Student...
