Fidelity Bank Plc has introduced the FundHer Loan, a targeted financing solution designed to help women entrepreneurs in Nigeria access the capital needed to grow and sustain their businesses. This initiative focuses on closing the funding gap many female-led SMEs face across key sectors of the economy. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program 2026…
Applications are now open for the Digital Action Lab (DAL) Cohort 3, a global programme designed to support civil society organisations using digital solutions to promote civic engagement, inclusive democracy, and accountability. This initiative is ideal for organisations in Nigeria and other eligible countries working to create social impact, especially in environments where civic space…
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…
Applications are now open for UpGreyedHer 2026, a funding initiative by Grey focused on empowering women entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow and compete at higher levels. This programme is built to support women who already have running businesses and are ready to scale to the next stage. SEE ALSO: iDICE Founders Lab…
Applications are now open for the Lagos Innovates Female Founders & Funders III Programme, a 6-week intensive initiative designed to support female founders building innovative startups across Lagos State. The programme focuses on equipping participants with the tools, mentorship, and investor access needed to scale their businesses. The programme will run in a hybrid format,…
Applications are now open for the Bloom Grant, a funding opportunity created to support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria who are building businesses with strong social impact. The programme provides up to $1,000 in funding to selected applicants to help strengthen and expand their existing businesses. The grant targets women who have moved beyond the idea…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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