Apply for the Keystone–SMEDAN Women in Business Training Programme 2026. A two-day masterclass for female entrepreneurs in Lagos.

Apply: Keystone–SMEDAN Women in Business Training Programme 2026

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 3, 2026March 3, 202602 mins

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…

PalmPay Purple Woman 3.0 Launches Applications for Women in Tech

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 1, 2026March 1, 202602 mins

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:…

How to apply for Herfidelity Apprenticeship Program

Fidelity Bank HerFidelity Apprenticeship Program 2026 for Nigerian Women Now Open

AyoRoniFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 202603 mins

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…

UNESCO-UNEVOC Opens Applications for 2026 TVET Leadership Program

Timileyin AwogbadeFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026, a global leadership initiative designed for mid- to senior-level professionals in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The programme is part of the initiative “Towards a Global TVET Agenda”, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women…

BOI and MTN Foundation Launch N1 Billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund for Women-Led Businesses

Timileyin AwogbadeFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202613 mins

The Bank of Industry (BOI), in partnership with the MTN Foundation, has introduced the N1 Billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund, a major financing initiative aimed at strengthening women-owned businesses across Nigeria. The programme is designed to provide not only capital but also structured business development support to help female entrepreneurs scale sustainably. The new funding…

An easy to understand how to apply for AYuTe Nigeria Challenge 2026

Heifer Nigeria Launches AYuTe 2026 Challenge with $40,000 Grant for Youth-Led Agritech Innovations

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 25, 2026January 25, 202604 mins

Heifer Nigeria, an international development organisation, has officially launched the 2026 AYuTe (Agriculture, Youth and Technology) Nigeria Challenge, offering a total grant pool of $40,000 to support innovative youth-led agritech solutions aimed at transforming Nigeria’s food system and improving the incomes of smallholder farmers. The announcement was made in Abuja during the unveiling of the…

How to participate in Premier Cool and PalmPay Promo

Premier Cool and PalmPay Launch “10K for 10K” Promo (10,000 Nigerians to Win N10,000 Each)

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202603 mins

Premier Cool, one of Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap brands, has launched a massive nationwide consumer reward campaign in partnership with digital banking platform PalmPay. The campaign, tagged “10K for 10K”, will reward 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 each, amounting to a total cash giveaway of ₦100 million. The promotion officially runs from January 12…

Moniepoint DreamDevs Coding Program 2026 for Nigerian Youth into Tech Career

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202603 mins

Moniepoint DreamDevs Coding Program is a special initiative created to discover, train, and grow Nigeria’s next generation of world-class software developers. This programme is designed to equip young tech talents with practical skills needed to build products that will shape the future of banking and digital payments across Africa. Participants of Moniepoint DreamDevs Coding Program…

SMEDAN GrowHer Accelerator Programme 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 202602 mins

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…

Federal Government Publishes Official List of Approved Loan Apps in Nigeria

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 202603 mins

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has released an updated list of approved and licensed digital loan apps for Nigerians. The move is aimed at protecting Nigerians from illegal loan operators, improving transparency, and ensuring that only properly regulated digital lenders operate within the country’s fast-growing fintech…

Live Webinar: Understand Nigeria’s New Tax Law and What It Means for You

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 202602 mins

Nigeria’s newly implemented tax law is now in force, and it is already changing how individuals and businesses handle income, tax compliance, and financial decisions. To help the public understand these changes, MarketplaceHub, in collaboration with Lighthouse Christian Outreach Centre, is hosting a live online training session on Nigeria’s New Tax Law. The session will…

SMEDAN Opens Fresh Application for Free CAC Registration (Targeting 250,000 Nigerian MSMEs)

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 202603 mins

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has launched a nationwide initiative to provide free CAC registration for 250,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. This intervention removes the usual CAC registration fee, often a major obstacle for informal businesses and encourages…

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 ($5,000 Grant + Training & Mentorship)

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 1, 2026February 19, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme 2026, one of Africa’s most impactful initiatives supporting young and emerging business owners. The programme is designed to equip African entrepreneurs with the tools, funding, and guidance needed to build viable and scalable businesses. Through a combination of business education, mentorship, and non-repayable…

SMEDAN commences approval of Free CAC Business Registration

Timileyin AwogbadeDecember 31, 2025December 31, 202501 mins

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has started approving applications for its free CAC Business registration business registration initiative. Applicants who were successful in the process have started receiving confirmation emails from SMEDAN, indicating that their businesses have been officially registered. Approved beneficiaries have also been assigned CAC registration numbers. According…

Federal Government Launches YouthCred Loan Scheme for Employed Nigerian Youths

Timileyin AwogbadeDecember 21, 2025December 21, 202503 mins

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…

Step-by-Step TIN Registration on the TIN Registration Portal

Timileyin AwogbadeDecember 14, 2025December 15, 202506 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enacted a new policy making the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) compulsory for all citizens engaging in banking and other financial services and this new policy is said to be effective starting from January 1, 2026. Hence, it is thereby important for all Nigeria citizen to successfully secure their TIN before…

Airtel opens free smartphone financing programme for 4G Upgrade (See how to apply)

Timileyin AwogbadeDecember 1, 2025December 1, 202502 mins

Airtel Nigeria has introduced a Smartphone Financing Programme to help Nigerians using 2G or 3G phones upgrade easily to fast 4G upgrade devices. The programme is designed to reduce the digital divide, make smartphones more affordable for users, and expand access to essential digital services and modern mobile technology. The initiative launches with the Itel…

Keystone Bank and CoralWorker launch free 2025 training for workers nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeNovember 16, 2025November 16, 202502 mins

Keystone Bank has partnered with CoralWorker to roll out the 2025 Coral Worker Free Training, a nationwide programme created to help domestic workers, home-care providers, childcare assistants and hospitality staff improve their skills and career opportunities. The organisers explained that the training is designed to boost job performance, strengthen professional development and introduce workers to…

Step by step application flier for Joseph Ogungbemi Foundation

Application for Joseph Ogungbemi Foundation Business Grant Initiative 2025

Timileyin AwogbadeOctober 7, 2025October 7, 202502 mins

The Joseph Ogungbemi Foundation is excited to unveil the 2025 Business Grant Initiative, a Kingdom-inspired platform aimed at supporting the aspirations of young entrepreneurs, creatives, and purpose-driven individuals. The Joseph Ogungbemi Foundation (JOF) welcomes applications for the 2025 edition of its Business Grant Initiative, which aims to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs and small business owners with…

Temu Affiliate and Influencer Program Guide for Everyone

Timileyin AwogbadeFebruary 2, 2025April 17, 202506 mins

Are you looking for an easy way to earn money online? If Yes. Dailylight Channel strongly recommends that you go for Temi Affiliate and Influencer Program. Why? The Temu Affiliate and Influencer Program allows you, especially if you are a student, to make money from the very first day by promoting products from one…

SMEDAN commences new program #StartWithSMEDAN to boost Small Businesses

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 18, 2025April 28, 202502 mins

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is an initiative that aims to address the difficulties faced by small businesses in Nigeria. They tackle challenges in financing businesses, skills development, and expanding their markets. Get real-time news updates from Dailylight! Follow us on our WhatsApp channel for breaking news, Job updates, Cryptocurrency…

Top 5 RELIABLE Websites to Open Domiciliary Account in Nigeria

Timileyin AwogbadeJanuary 4, 2025June 20, 202509 mins

Can you open a domiciliary account online in Nigeria? Would you like to open one from a reliable website?Or are you seeking the best websites whose services are reliable and trustworthy? Then this is the right read for you, to help you open a domiciliary account with the top reliable websites of your choice. These…