Applications are now open for the Yellopreneur Program 2026, a major women empowerment initiative by the Bank of Industry (BOI) and MTN Foundation. The programme is designed to support female entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the tools, funding, and guidance needed to build and scale sustainable businesses. SEE ALSO: Petty Traders Grant Support Programme 2026 (Jan…
Applications are now open for the Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF), an initiative designed to support youth-led projects that create positive change in communities. The programme provides both financial support and capacity-building opportunities for young people working on ideas that contribute to sustainable development. The Youth Empowerment Fund is a partnership between the European Union and…
Applications are now open for the Zero Waste Stories Bank (ZWSB) Project, an initiative inviting Lagos-based civil society organisations working in environmental sustainability and waste reduction to apply. The programme is designed to highlight and document impactful zero-waste stories that showcase practical circular economy solutions and grassroots efforts improving waste management across communities. It aims…
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…
The Federal Government has highlighted several ongoing women empowerment programmes designed to support women across Nigeria through business development, agriculture, energy access, mobility support, and financing opportunities. The initiatives were announced by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, during activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day and the pre-Commission on…
Applications are now open for the 2026 Youth Leadership Development Fund (YLDF) Grant Cycle under the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF). The funding opportunity provides grants of up to $10,000 to support youth-led initiatives and organisations strengthening Nigeria’s youth ecosystem. The fund is co-funded by the MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Luminate Group, and implemented…
Applications are now open for the Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP) organised by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation). The initiative supports young Nigerian graduates with innovative agribusiness ideas through funding, training, mentorship, and access to agricultural resources. The programme is designed to encourage graduates to build sustainable agribusiness ventures while demonstrating that agriculture…
The Okpeyo Temile Foundation (OTF) has opened applications for its 2026 Business Support Program, an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance and economic empowerment opportunities for entrepreneurs, petty traders, and vulnerable individuals across Nigeria. The programme focuses on supporting small businesses and individuals who need financial backing to improve their economic stability and expand their…
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 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…
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…
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…
