Flourish Africa Business & Life Skills Programme 2026 (Cohort 5) — Grants & Training for Female Entrepreneurs

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 27, 2026March 27, 202602 mins

Applications are now open for the Flourish Africa Programme 2026, a transformative initiative focused on empowering women in business with the right skills, support system, and funding opportunities. With over ₦1.3 billion committed to grants and training, the programme is designed to help female entrepreneurs build resilient, scalable, and sustainable businesses across Nigeria. Beyond funding,…

Step by step application guide for Beautyhut Women's Grant 2026

BeautyHutAfrica Women’s Grant 2026 (Get Up to ₦6 Million to Grow Your Business)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 24, 2026March 24, 202602 mins

The BeautyHutAfrica Women’s Grant 2026 is now open, offering female entrepreneurs across Africa a real opportunity to access funding and structured business support. This initiative is not just about giving money. It’s about helping women build strong, scalable, and sustainable businesses. SEE ALSO: BOI–MTN Foundation Yellopreneur Program 2026 (N1 Billion Grant for Women Entrepreneurs) What…

MultiChoice Talent Factory 2026 (Fully Funded 12-Month Film & TV Academy)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 23, 2026March 23, 202603 mins

MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) 2026 application is currently open to all young Africa including YOU. It is a fully funded 12-month film and television training programme for young African who are passionate about film and creative industry. MultiChoice Talent Factory Overview The MultiChoice Talent Factory is a creative development initiative which was recently launched by…

nnpc seplat youth entrepreneurship program for Student engaging in entrepreneurship activities

NNPC Seplat Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) 2026 Now Open for Applications

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 23, 2026March 23, 202602 mins

The NNPC Seplat Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) 2026 is designed to equip young Nigerians with practical business skills, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities. It focuses on helping participants build and grow sustainable businesses. NNPC Seplat Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) 2026 ElIgibility Criteria For successful application, ensure you fall into any of these categories: SEE…

South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) Pitch Competition 2026

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 21, 2026March 21, 202602 mins

Applications are now open for the SEVCP Pitch Competition, the flagship initiative designed to identifyand fund high-potential startups across South East Nigeria. The programme connects startups with capital, mentorship, and ecosystem support to help them scale sustainably. Who Should Apply? The South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) Pitch Competition 2026 is open to: RECOMMENDED FOR…

BOI–MTN Foundation Yellopreneur Program 2026 (N1 Billion Grant for Women Entrepreneurs)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 21, 2026March 21, 202602 mins

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…

How to apply for OgunLearn Video Competition

Ogun State Ministry of Education Launches OgunLEARN Video Competition for Teachers

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 16, 2026March 16, 202602 mins

The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has invited teachers across the state to participate in the OgunLEARN Video Competition, an initiative designed to showcase how educators are using the OgunLEARN digital learning platform in their teaching activities. According to the ministry, the competition will run from Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to Wednesday,…

2026 Bloom Grant information for female entrepreneurs

2026 Bloom Grant for Women Entrepreneurs ($1,000 Funding, Mentorship & Networking)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 14, 2026March 14, 202602 mins

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…

Complete guide on how to process your University of Ibadan transcript online (VERIFIED)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 12, 2026March 12, 202604 mins

Are you a graduate student of the University of Ibadan and you choose to print out your transcripts online? If Yes, UI provides a seamless means by which graduates can process their UI transcript online. READ ALSO: Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP) 2026 Now Open Want to find out how to print your UI…

How to apply for Youth Leadership Development Fund

2026 Youth Leadership Development Fund (YLDF) Grant (Nigeria Youth Futures Fund) Now Open

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 11, 2026March 11, 202602 mins

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…

Application for FirstBank MREIF Home Loan

Apply: FirstBank Launches ₦1 Trillion Mortgage Schemes (Offering Up to ₦100 Million Home Loans)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 11, 2026March 11, 202602 mins

FirstBank, in partnership with the Federal Government-backed Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), has launched a ₦1 trillion mortgage financing scheme aimed at making home ownership more accessible for Nigerians. The initiative seeks to address the country’s housing finance gap by providing long-term mortgage options at more affordable interest rates. The programme…

British American Tobacco agripreneur program

British American Tobacco Nigeria Graduate Agripreneur Programme 2026 (Offering Funding, Training, Mentorship, & Agricultural resources)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 9, 2026March 9, 202602 mins

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…

Apply now for okpeyo Temile Foundation Business Grant

Okpeyo Temile Foundation 2026 Business Support Grant Now Open

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 8, 2026March 8, 202603 mins

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…

2025 NYSC Registration requirement and documents

NYSC 2026 Registration Requirements and Essential Documents

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 6, 2026March 6, 202605 mins

According to the NYSC Constitution, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a mandatory one-year program. The programme was established by the Nigerian government purposely to foster unity, national development, and skill acquisition among graduates. Before I continue, I will like to inform you that NYSC have already released the 2026 Batch A Stream II Mobilization…

Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Cassava Innovation Challenge for MSMEs and Students

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 6, 2026March 6, 202603 mins

Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has officially opened applications for the fifth edition of the FMN Prize for Cassava Innovation (PFI 5.0). The 2026 competition is dedicated to advancing innovative practices in cassava production and processing, with a focus on improving efficiency, sustainability, value addition, and competitiveness across Nigeria’s cassava value chain. SEE ALSO: Selar…

Apply for the IITA Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program 2026.

Call for Application: IITA 2026 Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 6, 2026March 6, 202603 mins

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has opened applications for the 2026 Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program. This is a capacity-building initiative designed to support entrepreneurs, agripreneurs, and agricultural professionals across Africa. The programme aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and tools required to build profitable and sustainable agribusiness ventures. The initiative…

NYSC update: The Minister of Education has announced a new policy stating “No NERD, No NYSC.” See what this means for prospective corps members.

NYSC Update: Education minister announces No NERD, no NYSC

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 5, 2026March 5, 202603 mins

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its resolve to protect the credibility of Nigeria’s education system by strengthening academic record-keeping and enforcing stricter institutional compliance nationwide. This is the latest NYSC update. The move is part of broader reforms aimed at restoring trust in academic qualifications and preventing certificate fraud. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa,…

How to apply for 2026 SIA foundation startup foundry grant

SIA Foundation Startup Foundry Grant Now Open (Strictly for Nigerian Entreprenuers)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 3, 2026March 3, 202602 mins

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…

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…

NYSC 2026 Batch A Stream II Mobilization Timetable Released (Full Dates & What PCMs Must Know)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 2, 2026March 2, 202602 mins

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released the 2026 Batch A Stream II Mobilization Timetable, outlining critical activities leading to the orientation course. According to the schedule, briefing of Final Year Students/Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) in Corps Producing Institutions will take place from 23rd February to 27th March 2026. This period is crucial…

Apply: GTBank NYSC Advance Loan for Corps Members (Up to ₦200,000)

Timileyin AwogbadeMarch 1, 2026March 1, 202602 mins

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has introduced the NYSC Advance Loan, a short-term financial facility designed to provide serving corps members with quick access to funds during their service year. The initiative aims to help National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members manage personal expenses and urgent financial needs with ease. SEE ALSO: Abbey Mortgage Bank Opens…

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:…

FAAN Clarifies Viral SMS on “Operation Go Cashless” Initiative

Timileyin AwogbadeFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 202602 mins

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has dismissed claims that a recent SMS about the commencement of its “Operation Go Cashless” programme is a scam. In a press release dated 27 February 2026, FAAN explained that misinformation has been circulating, warning people not to open the SMS link because it allegedly aims to drain…

RCCG announces free digital skills programme for 8,400 beneficiaries to mark Adeboye at 84

Timileyin AwogbadeFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 202602 mins

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…

The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme 2026 offers ₦10,000–₦100,000 to support small businesses in Nigeria.

Petty Traders Grant Support Programme 2026 (Jan – Mar) Now Open for Applications

Timileyin AwogbadeFebruary 21, 2026February 27, 202643 mins

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…