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….
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…
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…
Application for Niger Delta Digital Summit Startup Seed Funding worth of ₦1,800,000 is now opening to all digital or tech-led startup based in the Niger Delta. If you reside in 9 Niger Delta states (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers). This is is your chance to scale your business and…
The Federal Government has officially started disbursing the N35,000 monthly stipend to beneficiaries of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF SUPA) Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme. Trainees who achieved at least 90% attendance during the training sessions have begun receiving credit alerts. This second phase of the SUPA programme, which commenced in August 2025, is now in…
She Code Africa Mentorship Program Cycle 3 is now open and is currently receiving application from Africa Women. It is a structured three-week virtual learning journey created to support African women who are just embarking on their tech journey or advancing in their existing tech careers. The program provides personalised mentorship, hands-on learning, and a…
Fidelity Bank has unveiled the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP) 2025. This is one of the major initiative ever, which aimed at equipping Nigerian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with digital resources, business tools, and expert training needed to scale sustainably. With the call “Fidfam, are you in?”, the bank invites eligible entrepreneurs to register…
Airtel 3MTT Fellowship 2025 is one of the boldest tech-skills initiatives available to young Nigerians today. Backed by the Airtel Africa Foundation and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. This fellowship delivers free, top-tier training in high-demand fields like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, product design, and data science. This…
The Atunlo Green Earth Business Grant, also known as the Ayo Ogunlowo Business Grant, has opened applications for climate-tech and circular economy entrepreneurs seeking funding to expand their impact-driven solutions. The initiative will award N3,000,000 each to two outstanding founders who are ready to scale their environmentally sustainable businesses. What you should know about Atunlo…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) has launched the Circular Economy Youth Empowerment Initiative (CEYEI). This is a national programme designed to train and empower young Nigerians to convert waste into valuable products and renewable energy solutions. The waste management initiative, themed “Waste to Wealth, Waste to Energy,” is open to youths across the…
The Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA), in partnership with Jaiz Bank, has launched a new financial support programme designed to expand access to affordable funding for entrepreneurs across Kogi State. The initiative targets both registered and unregistered businesses, helping them access capital at far lower rates than commercial banks. The loan scheme aims to stimulate…
The UNDP Nigeria Digital Innovation to End Digital Violence Against Women & Girls is now officially open. UNDP Nigeria invites applications for Nigeria-based, demonstrably working tech or tech-enabled solutions that prevent, detect, respond to or monitor digital violence against women and girls. This call is part of the 2025 16 Days of Activism campaign under…
As part of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, more than 42,227 young Nigerians have received their first monthly TVET stipend following the distribution of N4.7 billion by the Federal Ministry of Education. This payment signifies the initiation of direct financial support for trainees nationwide, allowing them to concentrate on…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) has started reaching out to candidates who have been shortlisted for NiYA 2.0 via email. The email from the Nigerian Youth Academy to the chosen startups is titled, “Congratulations! You’ve Been Shortlisted for NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0.” NiYA Startup 2.0 offers an opportunity for 100 startups to compete…
