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…
The Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) has officially opened applications for NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0, a nationwide innovation challenge designed to identify and support 100 outstanding youth-led tech startups across Nigeria. This initiative aims to spotlight bold ideas, scalable solutions, and young founders building technology-driven businesses that can transform communities and drive economic growth. Selected startups…
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 Petty Traders Grant Support Programme (January – March 2026), a community-driven initiative aimed at empowering small-scale business owners across Nigeria. The programme provides financial support to both aspiring and existing petty traders who require small capital to start, stabilize, or expand their businesses. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: Petty Traders Grant…
The Hallelujah Challenge Grant Initiative, in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, has announced the launch of its ₦50 Million Grant 2026 to support small businesses and students across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to provide financial assistance that promotes business sustainability and eases educational burdens. SEE ALSO: Growing Roots Grant Applications for Business Owners and…
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…
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 the 2026 edition of the Kestin Pondi Business Grant 2.0, creating fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The grant programme offers direct financial support and structured business development guidance to entrepreneurs with viable ideas and early-stage ventures that demonstrate strong potential for growth and job creation. Following the success of…
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 the Growing Roots Grant for Nigeria, inviting early-stage ventures, social enterprises, and impact-focused founders working to solve pressing social, environmental, and community development challenges across the country. The grant offers non-equity funding of up to $10,000 (USD) to support innovative solutions that strengthen local communities, improve livelihoods, and drive sustainable…
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….
Google has officially opened applications for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator (10th Edition), a 12-week AI-first hybrid accelerator programme targeted at Series A startups based in Africa or building Africa-focused solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The accelerator is designed to support AI-driven scientific, technological, and business breakthroughs across the continent, reinforcing Google’s…
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has announced the opening of applications for the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF), inviting qualified Farmer Aggregator Companies and offtakers across Nigeria to submit expressions of interest. The initiative is a key component of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to strengthen agricultural productivity by supporting…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has opened applications for the 2026 Rent Relief Scheme following a recent tax reform that allows rent relief for staff under the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system. This initiative is aimed at easing housing-related financial pressure for eligible members of staff. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps…
The Her Africa Early Stage Incubator (HAESI), a flagship initiative of the Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG), has officially opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The programme is a fully supported, Pan-African incubator designed to nurture young social entrepreneurs who are building solutions that promote gender justice and improve the lives of women and…
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…
The Federal Government has announced that beneficiaries of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme will receive startup grants and gain access to soft loans from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to help them establish their own businesses after completing their training. This is for TVET trainees graduates. The Minister of Education, Dr…
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…
The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator has officially opened a global call for applications from innovators, startups, NGOs, social enterprises, and mission-driven companies working to solve some of the world’s most urgent humanitarian and development challenges. This opportunity is targeted at organisations and teams developing innovative solutions to improve food security, strengthen climate resilience,…
The Adewuyi Research Animal Foundation (ARA Foundation) has announced the opening of its January–February 2026 Research Grant Phase, making a total of ₦1,000,000 available to Nigerian biomedical researchers conducting animal-based scientific studies. This funding initiative is created to strengthen ethical, high-quality biomedical research in Nigeria by supporting students and early-career researchers who rely on animal…
Applications are now open for the AU EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant, a major funding opportunity supporting youth-led organisations and social enterprises working to expand economic opportunities for young people across Africa and Europe. The grant provides up to €30,000 to eligible organisations building responsible, sustainable, and income-generating solutions that tackle youth unemployment, economic…
The Ogoni Entrepreneurship Summit (OES) has officially opened applications for its ₦200 million Recoverable Grant Revolving Fund, a flagship funding initiative created to support and grow indigenous businesses across Ogoniland, Rivers State. This funding programme is designed to improve access to finance for Ogoni entrepreneurs, strengthen local enterprises, and promote sustainable economic activities within host…
Applications are now open for the SFDP Health Innovation Challenge 2026, an opportunity created to support young Nigerians developing practical and affordable solutions to public health problems. The challenge awards $300 mini-grants to each of the top three selected teams to help turn innovative ideas into real-life community health projects. This initiative is organised by…
