Applications are now open for the Green Youth Upskilling Programme (GYUP) Cohort II, an initiative by the Oando Foundation aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical, future-ready skills for the growing green economy. Following the success of Cohort I, which trained and positioned participants for real opportunities, the programme is expanding to train 50 additional…
Applications are open for the Stanbic IBTC Blue Blossom Empowerment Programme, a women-focused initiative designed to support female entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and career women with access to financial services, networking opportunities, business growth resources, and wealth-building solutions. The Blue Blossom Community was created to help women save smarter, grow sustainable businesses, diversify investments, protect…
Dash Microfinance Bank has opened applications for its Campus Ambassador Program 2026, an opportunity designed for student leaders, content creators, influencers, and campus changemakers who want to gain real-world marketing experience while earning rewards. As a digital-first financial institution, Dash is committed to empowering young Nigerians through innovative banking solutions. The Campus Ambassador Program aims…
The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has officially opened applications for Lagos Agrithon 2026, a flagship agribusiness acceleration programme offering access to a ₦200 million grant pool for innovative youth-led businesses across the agricultural value chain. Powered by the Lagos Agrinnovation Club, the programme is designed to identify, support, and scale startups…
The Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP) 2026 is one of the Federal Government’s agricultural support initiatives aimed at helping smallholder farmers reduce production costs and increase food output through access to subsidized agricultural inputs. The programme supports the government’s broader efforts to strengthen food security, improve agricultural productivity, and support farmers with essential…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced plans to launch a Business Incubation Initiative aimed at helping graduates of the Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) establish, manage, and grow sustainable businesses across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between vocational skills acquisition and entrepreneurship by providing artisans…
Applications are now open for the Cleva Ambassador Program 2026, a leadership and career development initiative designed for students, recent graduates, and NYSC members across Nigeria. Cleva is a fast-growing fintech company helping Africans receive international payments, manage finances, and access global banking solutions. Through this ambassador programme, participants will gain valuable industry exposure, develop…
Application for MTN Business Life Changing Sales Academy 2026 (Free Training, Mentorship & Business Growth Support for SMEs) is currently ongoing. No fee attached. The registration is 100% free. As part of the World MSME Month 2026 celebration, MTN Business is partnering with SMEDAN to support small and medium-sized businesses through the Life Changing Sales…
Applications are now open for the 2026 Technical Skills Development Programme (TSDP), a fully funded digital skills initiative focused on AI-Augmented Data Analytics. The programme is sponsored by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), and delivered by the Techlytics Institute of Technology and Innovation. Designed to prepare Nigerians for…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a Youth Empowerment Programme on Solar Power Installation aimed at equipping young people in Oyo State with practical renewable energy skills that can create employment opportunities and support sustainable community development. With the growing demand for solar energy solutions across Nigeria, this programme offers participants…
Applications are now open for the NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture Enterprise Development Programme 2026. This is a business development initiative designed to support young Nigerians with entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities. Implemented by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/Agip Energy Joint Venture, the programme aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform…
Applications are now open for the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant Programme 2026. The programme is a youth-focused agribusiness initiative designed to support serving NYSC members with innovative agricultural business ideas. Implemented in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the New Nigeria Foundation. The programme…
Applications are now open for the Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassador Program (FUCAP) Import & Export (ImpEx) Internship 2026. This one-year internship opportunity is designed for graduates and undergraduates seeking practical experience within one of Nigeria’s leading FMCG companies. Successful interns will gain hands-on exposure to import and export operations, supply chain management, logistics coordination, and…
Applications are now open for the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) National Agricultural Mechanization Program (NAMP), a tractor financing initiative implemented in partnership with Heifer Nigeria to support agricultural productivity and mechanisation across Nigeria. The programme provides eligible beneficiaries with access to modern tractors and agricultural implements through a structured Lease-to-Own arrangement designed to improve farm operations,…
Applications are now open for BOI RAPID Programme 2026. If you are interested and eligible, you can now follow the application process below to apply for Rural Area Programme on Investment for Development (RAPID). The Bank of Industry (BOI), under the Renewed Hope initiative, has opened applications for the Rural Area Programme on Investment for…
The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) Nigeria Green Academy 2026 is now accepting applications from young Nigerians passionate about governance, social impact, democracy, human rights, sustainability, and community development. Organized by Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs), the academy provides selected participants with an opportunity to build knowledge, expand networks, develop advocacy skills, and engage with other change-makers…
Applications and participation are now open for the Development Bank of Nigeria Reward4Learning Programme 2026, an initiative designed to encourage Nigerian entrepreneurs and MSMEs to strengthen their business knowledge while earning rewards. Through this initiative, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business owners can participate in DBN’s Entrepreneurship Training Programme and stand a chance to receive cash…
Applications are now open for the 2026 FSDH Female Founders Growth Programme, a structured investment readiness programme created to help ambitious women-led businesses prepare for growth and funding opportunities. The programme is powered by FSDH Merchant Bank, Africa Guarantee Fund, and WEAV Capital, with a focus on helping female entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, improve investor…
SMEDAN Small Business Spotlight Program for Nigerian entrepreneurs is currently receiving application. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has officially opened applications for its Small Business Spotlight Program, creating another opportunity for Nigerian entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses and reach wider audiences. Running a business goes beyond selling products or services….
Applications have officially commenced for the Heirs Insurance Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize 2026, a special initiative designed to recognize teachers who are actively promoting insurance education and financial literacy within schools and communities. Teachers play a significant role in shaping knowledge beyond traditional classroom subjects. Through this programme, Heirs Insurance aims to encourage educators who…
Applications are now open for the 2026 VENTARA Digital Venture Fellowship, a founder-focused entrepreneurship programme designed to support resilient, ethical, and digitally driven startups across Africa. The fellowship is an initiative by SKSEED in partnership with NACCIMA aimed at helping ambitious entrepreneurs strengthen business execution, improve leadership capacity, and scale innovative ventures using digital tools…
Applications are officially open for the 2026 SouthEast Business Growth Fund organised by the Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation, an entrepreneurship support initiative designed to empower young business owners across Southeast Nigeria. The programme aims to support promising entrepreneurs with funding, business development training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and increased visibility to help their businesses scale sustainably. According…
Application for ALAT Campus Ambassador Program 2026 for Nigerian Students now open to all interested and qualified Nigerian students. ALAT by Wema has officially opened applications for the 2026 Campus Ambassador Program, giving students across Nigerian tertiary institutions an opportunity to gain leadership experience, financial rewards, networking exposure, and internship opportunities. The programme is designed…
OPay has officially opened applications for the 2026 OPay Innovation Challenge, a nationwide technology and innovation competition designed to empower Nigerian undergraduates with funding, mentorship, scholarships, and career opportunities. The initiative forms part of OPay’s broader ₦1.2 billion scholarship and youth empowerment commitment focused on supporting the next generation of African innovators, problem-solvers, and technology…
The MTN Foundation has officially launched the 2026 edition of its “What Can We Do Together” (WCWDT) initiative, inviting Nigerians to nominate communities and schools that require urgent support in healthcare and education infrastructure. The programme is one of MTN Foundation’s major social intervention projects aimed at improving living standards across Nigeria through community-driven development….
