Startups
Rainoil Founder Awards N50 Million Grant to 10 Nigerian Startups
Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, Founder and Group Managing Director of Rainoil Group, has awarded N50 million in grants to 10 Nigerian...
Startups
SEDC Launches $500,000 Venture Capital Programme for Southeast Startups
The Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) has launched a $500,000 venture capital programme targeted at supporting startups and young entrepreneurs across...
Innovation
iHatch Programme Creates Over 2,500 Direct and Indirect Jobs — NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says startups supported under its iHatch programme have created more than 2,500 direct...
Startups
Nigerian Fintech Startup to Compete for $1 Million Investment in U.S.
Mehtic Technology, the Nigerian fintech company behind the BankPlus Core Banking Infrastructure, has secured a place at the Startup World...
Startups
Nigeria urges startups to apply for AfCFTA Startup Acceleration Programme 2026
Nigeria has urged startups across the country to apply for the AfCFTA Startup Acceleration Programme 2026, a new initiative designed...
BusinessStartups
FG to Help Abia Commercialise Research, Support Startups
The Federal Government has moved to support Abia State’s drive to commercialise research, strengthen startup development and connect innovation with...
Innovation
FG Announces AfCFTA Startup Acceleration and Partnership Programme 2026
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the opening of applications for the AfCFTA Startup Acceleration and Partnership Programme...
Grant
Lagos Gives N900m Grants to 155 Researchers, Startups
The Lagos State Government has awarded N900 million in grants to 155 researchers and startups through the Lagos State Science...
Startups
AfCFTA Launches 2026 Startup Acceleration Programme
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched the AfCFTA Startup Acceleration and Partnership Programme 2026 to support...
Startups
Call for Applications: FG iHatch Startup Incubation Programme for 36 States and FCT
Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem is set for another major boost as the iHatch Nationwide Incubation Programme opens applications for startups and...
Grant
Apply Now: Femmy O Foundation Grant 2026 Open for Small Businesses (Up to €1,000)
Applications are now open for the 2026 Femmy O Foundation Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support small businesses and...
Training
Call for Applications: Young Innovators of Nigeria AI Literacy Cohort 2
Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has announced the launch of its AI Literacy Cohort 2, a structured virtual training programme...
Innovation
Call for Applications: Ilorin Innovation Hub (IIH) Product Showcase
The Ilorin Innovation Hub (IIH) has opened applications for its Product Showcase, a demo-focused session designed to support tech innovators,...
Startups
Call for Applications: Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026
The Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026 is now accepting applications from early-stage founders building global businesses that solve Africa’s biggest...
InnovationStartups
AfricaX Summit 2026 to commercialise innovations, link startups to funding
Plans are underway to move ideas showcased at the 2026 Innovation and Investment (AfricaX) Summit beyond presentations into commercially viable...
Business
RevUp Women Initiative awards $8,000 to two women entrepreneurs
The RevUp Women Initiative, a flagship programme funded by the Visa Foundation in partnership with AfriLabs and RAD5, has awarded...
Startups
Nigerian startups secure ₦45m funding at MTN-backed pitchathon
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem recorded a notable funding milestone as eight emerging ventures secured a combined ₦45 million at The Gathering...
Grant
Blacknest Africa Disburses Over N1m Grants to Entrepreneurs
Blacknest Africa has disbursed over N1 million in grants to Nigerian entrepreneurs through its Business Plan Workshops, reinforcing its approach...
InnovationStartups
LSETF, Lagos Innovates open applications for Workspace Voucher Programme
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with Lagos Innovates, has announced the opening of applications for its...
Startups
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa selects Nigerian startups
Four Nigerian startups have been selected for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a flagship programme...
