Applications are open for the SMEDAN Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS), a Federal Government initiative designed to support nano and micro businesses across Nigeria with a ₦50,000 non-repayable grant. Implemented by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), the programme aims to strengthen small businesses by providing financial support to boost operations, expand…
Applicants who applied for the 2026 INEC Permanent Staff Recruitment Exercise are beginning to see different application-progress statuses on the official recruitment portal. Some applicants have completed all their required credentials and are seeing 100% completion, while others are still seeing a percentage below 100%. Based on the application portal and the information displayed to…
The Tinubu Light Initiative Empowerment Programme is a renewable-energy and business financing initiative designed to help eligible micro and small businesses across Nigeria access reliable solar power for their daily operations. The programme is focused on businesses that depend on electricity to operate but may struggle with the high and unpredictable cost of power. Rather…
BOI Loan Portal 2026: Bank of Industry Loan Application Portal Now Open Nationwide. The Bank of Industry (BOI) Loan Portal 2026 is currently accessible to individuals and businesses interested in applying for eligible financing opportunities offered through the Bank of Industry. If you previously started a BOI loan application but did not complete it, you…
Applications are now open for the Digital Skills for Her Training Programme 2026, a free three-week virtual training opportunity designed to help women in Nigeria develop practical digital, business and entrepreneurial skills. The programme is suitable for women who want to start a business, grow an existing business, improve their online presence, strengthen their digital…
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has released an important update on its 2026 recruitment exercise, informing applicants that they can now check the status of their applications on the official recruitment portal. Applicants are advised to log in using the details they used during registration and confirm whether they have progressed to the next…
The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) is inviting eligible companies, agribusinesses and financial institutions across Africa to submit agricultural investment opportunities for consideration. The fund provides tailored investment financing to businesses and projects working to strengthen Africa’s agricultural sector, improve agricultural value chains and expand access to finance. This opportunity is particularly valuable…
The Field of Skills and Dreams (FSD) VTE Academy, in partnership with King’s Trust International and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), is offering a free six-week employability training programme designed to help participants develop practical vocational skills and improve their chances of securing employment. The programme, tagged the GET-INTO Programme, combines practical training…
Applications are now open for a Technical and Vocational Upskilling Training Programme, designed to help participants develop practical skills that can support employment, entrepreneurship and improved livelihoods. The initiative is presented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy and focuses on building skills, creating livelihoods and reducing poverty. The programme is powered by the…
The Federal Government’s iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme 2026 is providing free skills training opportunities for 300,000 young Nigerians across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The programme is designed to help young people develop practical skills in areas connected to the digital economy, creative industries, business process outsourcing (BPO) and workplace employability. It…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting cities and urban stakeholders to join the FAO Green Cities Network, a global initiative supporting greener, healthier and more sustainable urban and peri-urban environments. With more than 300 cities already benefiting, the initiative aims to support improvements in 1,000 cities by 2030. Joining…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has opened applications for a $150 million offshore financing facility designed to provide eligible Nigerian businesses with long-term funding for expansion, investment and business growth. The facility, launched in partnership with ODDO BHF SE, offers financing from $10 million at single-digit interest rates,…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), is partnering with Cascador to launch the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, an initiative designed to help young Nigerian entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, become investment-ready and access non-dilutive funding. The programme will combine practical business training, mentorship and investment-readiness support, giving selected early-stage…
The Federal Government has opened applications for the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Fellowship 2026. This is a fully residential three-week programme designed to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge, leadership skills and networks needed for careers in the legislature and public service. The fellowship offers participants an opportunity to learn directly about Nigeria’s legislative processes,…
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has released key statistics from the first phase of its 2026 recruitment exercise, revealing the scale of interest in the opportunity across Nigeria. According to the figures released, 606,928 applicants attempted to apply, while 407,659 successfully completed and submitted their applications before the deadline. This means 199,269 applications remained…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has opened applications for NANS Innovate 2026, a student entrepreneurship and business funding programme created to support tertiary students who are building existing businesses and developing commercially viable ideas. The initiative provides an opportunity for student entrepreneurs to gain access to business funding, mentorship, enterprise development and strategic…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch the Digital Training Academy (DTA) on 17 August 2026, providing Nigerians with access to free digital skills training designed to help participants develop practical, job-relevant technology skills. The initiative is particularly valuable for young Nigerians looking to improve their employability, transition into the technology industry, build…
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), under the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, has opened applications for the 2026/2027 Onshore Scholarship Award for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students studying in Nigerian public and private tertiary institutions. The scholarship is designed to support human capital development in the Niger Delta by…
If you have a startup operating in West Africa and are looking for funding, mentorship and opportunities to expand into new markets, the ECOWAS Startup Awards 2026 is an opportunity worth considering. The programme is open to eligible startups from ECOWAS Member States and will bring selected founders together in Abuja for pitching, networking and…
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced vacancies for qualified and high-performing candidates across several marine, engineering, radio communication and port operations roles. The positions are available in Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Onne, Warri and Calabar, offering opportunities for candidates with qualifications ranging from secondary school certificates to relevant maritime and engineering credentials….
If you are looking to learn a practical skill that can lead to employment, apprenticeship opportunities or self-employment, this free automotive training opportunity in Lagos is worth considering. Participants will receive hands-on training in modern vehicle repair and diagnosis, giving them useful technical skills for the growing automotive industry. SEE ALSO: Oilserv Limited Technical Trainee…
Application for the Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant Commission Course 50/2027 Recruitment now begins nationwide. The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027, offering qualified Nigerians an opportunity to be commissioned as officers after successful completion of military training. The recruitment is open to qualified civilians…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the rollout of training-centre information for candidates approved under the Renewed Hope Phase 3 programme. Applicants who registered for the programme are advised to log in to the official NDE registration portal and check their application status and assigned training centre. The latest development means approved applicants…
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, NAQS salary structure is an important consideration for Nigerians interested in building a career with the Federal Government agency. NAQS performs a specialised role in protecting Nigeria’s agricultural sector by preventing the introduction and spread of pests, diseases and other biological threats through the movement of plants, animals and agricultural…
Are you a health professional who wants to communicate health information more effectively, engage the media, influence health policy, and help tackle misinformation? Nigeria Health Watch is inviting applications for its Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme (HPCALP), a practical capacity-building programme designed to equip health professionals with communication and advocacy skills they can…
