Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has officially opened applications for the fifth edition of the FMN Prize for Cassava Innovation (PFI 5.0). The 2026 competition is dedicated to advancing innovative practices in cassava production and processing, with a focus on improving efficiency, sustainability, value addition, and competitiveness across Nigeria’s cassava value chain. SEE ALSO: Selar…
The Jerry Eze Foundation (JEF), the charitable arm of Pastor Jerry Eze’s ministry, has announced the opening of applications for its annual business grant initiative. The programme is designed to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses across Nigeria through financial support and enterprise development. The Foundation’s outreach aligns with the broader mission of Streams of…
The SIA Foundation is now accepting applications for Startup Foundry Cohort 3. The initiative is a competitive entrepreneurship support programme designed to identify, fund, and scale promising young-led businesses across key sectors. The programme focuses on high-potential, impact-driven ventures and provides both financial backing and strategic visibility to founders building innovative solutions with measurable social…
Applications are now open for the Keystone–SMEDAN Women in Business Training Programme, a two-day masterclass designed to empower female entrepreneurs with practical tools and growth strategies to scale their businesses successfully. The initiative aims to strengthen women-led enterprises through funding access, capacity building, and strategic networking. This transformative programme will provide participants with hands-on insights…
Applications are now open for the PalmPay Purple Woman 3.0 Training Programme, a fully sponsored initiative designed to equip women with practical, job-ready digital skills. This year’s edition moves beyond a standard masterclass format by offering structured learning and hands-on exposure for women seeking to build careers in technology and related fields. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU:…
The Federal Government has officially commenced applications for the RH-WAVE 774 Women Agro-Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering 10 million Nigerian women in agriculture and agribusiness. The programme is structured to reach beneficiaries across all 774 local government areas, with support of up to ₦1 million per participant. SEE ALSO: iHatch…
Applications are now open for the She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship – Cycle 2, an initiative designed to support women and girls pursuing careers or learning pathways in technology. The scholarship aims to bridge the digital access gap by providing personal laptops to passionate tech learners who lack one. This round is open to women…
The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme is a non-repayable financial assistance initiative designed to support Nigerian petty traders, micro-business owners, and startup entrepreneurs with small business funding. Application is currently ongoing, interested and eligible applicants can visit Petty Traders Grant Support Programme (Jan. – Mar.) edition to submit their application. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: Petty Traders…
Applications are now open for the iHatch Cohort 5 Hub Upskilling Programme. This is a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening innovation hubs and deepening startup ecosystem development across Nigeria. The programme is inviting experienced and structured innovation hubs to participate in building the next generation of technology founders. Under iHatch 5.0, a total of 37…
The GoodHope Women Flourish Initiative (GHWFI) has announced the launch of the Imo State Female Students Empowerment Programme in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. Applications are now open to eligible female students across Imo State. Founded by Her Excellency, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, First Lady of Imo State, GHWFI is implementing this Women’s Month initiative…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Continent 3, has announced a large-scale digital empowerment initiative that will provide free training to 8,400 beneficiaries in celebration of the 84th birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The programme is scheduled to commence on March 1, 2026, and is aimed at addressing youth unemployment and…
Fidelity Bank’s HerFidelity Apprenticeship Program is a dedicated initiative aimed at uplifting young women in Nigeria by bridging the gap between skill acquisition and sustainable earning power. HerFidelity platform aim to promotes financial inclusion, business education, entrepreneurship, and wellness for women. This program offers structured, real-world training combined with essential support to bring about long-term…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has opened applications for the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon, a national initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths and startups with modern digital skills. Participation in the programme is completely free for selected startups, making it a major opportunity for innovators seeking mentorship, exposure, and growth support….
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened applications for the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (FG GEEP Loan). This is a nationwide loan scheme created to support small businesses, traders, artisans, and farmers across the country. The FG GEEP Loan programme is implemented under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and provides zero-interest…
Applications are now open for African startups to participate in the Startup World Cup Competition, scheduled to take place during the RegTech Africa 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Abuja. The event will bring together innovators, investors, regulators, and global partners, providing African startups with a rare opportunity to showcase their solutions on an international stage….
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially announced the commencement of applications for its Skills Development Training and Empowerment Programme focused on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Conversion. This programme is designed to train Niger Delta youths in Autogas/CNG vehicle conversion technology across the nine (9) Niger Delta states, as part of NDDC’s mandate…
Wema Bank Hackaholics Accelerator 2026 now opens for its 2026 application. Wema Bank has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Hackaholics Accelerator Program, a growth-focused initiative created to support Nigerian startups that are ready to move from survival to serious scale. Unlike idea-stage incubators, this accelerator is built specifically for founders who…
The Federal Government has officially launched the enrolment process for beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) across all electoral wards in Nigeria. Under this initiative, 1,000 people will be selected from each ward, while larger wards may receive up to 2,000 slots depending on population size. The programme is designed to reach…
The Ondo State Agri-business Empowerment Centre (OSAEC), with its renewed mandate to transform agriculture and serve as a skill acquisition and incubation centre for unemployed youths, has officially launched the Adiye Irorun Poultry Empowerment Programme. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and announced by the Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture and Agribusiness, is…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has officially opened applications for the GrowHer Accelerator Programme 2026. This is a special business growth initiative created to support women entrepreneurs who already run registered and functional businesses and are ready to scale up sustainably. The GrowHer Accelerator Program is designed to strengthen women-led…
Applications have officially opened for the Mastercard Songhai Agricultural Training Scholarship Programme 2026. This offers young Nigerians a unique opportunity to receive intensive training in modern agriculture and agribusiness. The programme, announced in January 2026, is a joint initiative of the Mastercard Foundation and Songhai, created to equip thousands of Nigerian youths with practical skills…
The Office of the Kogi Central Senatorial District has officially opened applications for the Electric Motor Vehicle Technical Training Programme under its Operate and Own empowerment scheme. The initiative is targeted at indigenes and residents of Kogi Central who are interested in acquiring practical technical skills while building a sustainable source of income through clean…
The YouthCred Loan Scheme is now live, officially launched by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This is a youth-focused credit scheme designed to provide affordable loans of up to ₦5 million to gainfully employed Nigerian youths. The programme is being implemented through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the main targets are the young…
Widows Relief Support Initiative organized by the Mite of Hope Foundation has launched an #100,000 support fund for Nigerian widows nationwide. This support program aims to provide timely financial aid to widows who are diligently working to support their families and strengthen their households despite economic hardships. The initiative is geared towards alleviating financial pressures…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), has disclosed plans to enrol and onboard an additional 150,000 beneficiaries into the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET Trainees Program) Initiative within the next two to three months. This expansion forms part of an initial intake of 250,000 participants, with a long-term target…
