Organization: Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Education Program: J-TEACH (Batch C) Location: Jigawa State, Nigeria Status: Portal Now Open Overview Professor Haruna Musa, Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State SUBEB, has officially announced the commencement of applications for the J-TEACH Batch C program. This initiative is a strategic intervention designed to bridge the teacher-to-pupil ratio gap in the state and provide qualified professionals with a pathway into the civil service through the basic education sector. Program Objectives Application Requirements & Instructions To ensure a successful registration, all applicants must follow these specific technical guidelines provided by the board: How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should log…
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The Katsina State Government has allocated N3.33 billion to launch a Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme aimed at equipping young graduates with practical skills, mentorship and startup support to build sustainable businesses. The disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas, during a press briefing in Katsina, where he outlined the economic priorities embedded in the proposed N857 billion 2026 budget. According to the commissioner, the administration of Dikko Umaru Radda has also set aside N10 billion for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to expand access to finance, stimulate local production and strengthen small-scale enterprises across…
A new technology platform, AR Pro365, has entered Nigeria’s growing SME market, promising to tackle one of the sector’s most persistent challenges: poor record-keeping. Unveiled recently in Abuja, the all-in-one business management software is designed to help entrepreneurs take control of their sales, inventory, expenses, and customer payments, addressing issues that have long plagued small and medium-scale enterprises, including stock discrepancies, scattered bookkeeping, delayed receivables, and unclear profit margins. Speaking at the launch, Business Risk Strategist and co-founder of AR Pro365, Uchechi Olanrewaju, described the platform as a practical solution tailored to Nigeria’s business environment. She said the software was…
The Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme has expanded its training hubs across Nigeria in a renewed push to strengthen vocational education, deepen entrepreneurship, and accelerate job creation nationwide. Small Business Under its Center for Learning Spaces pillar, the programme is rolling out immersive and hands-on learning models designed to bridge the gap between theory and practical application. Through structured apprenticeship programmes, participants receive direct mentorship from industry professionals, gaining practical skills aligned with real workplace demands. Organisers say the centres are designed to provide a supportive environment where individuals can build confidence, strengthen their technical abilities, and prepare for sustainable…
The Federal Government has intensified plans to scale up the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in 2026, following the disbursement of $200m to small businesses and exporters in 2025. Through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, the government said it would launch a National MSME Census to strengthen its database of operators, improve targeting of incentives, and deepen access to finance, after more than 115,000 MSMEs benefited from grants, loans, and trade finance interventions in the past year. The MSME Census in 2026 is part of efforts to boost small business financing, strengthen data integrity, and accelerate…
SMEDAN Begins Issuing CAC Certificate To Free CAC Business Name Applicants – Recalled that in 2025, SMEDAN signed a partnership agreement with the Corporate Affairs Commission CACNigeria to give 250,000 small businesses free registration of their business names. Well if you are part of those who earlier indicated interest in the free CAC registration via SMEDAN, ensure you remain updated via your email as approval messages are being sent out. The congratulations message sent to Applicants reads as follows: Your business name registration has been successfully approved with the CAC Registration Number 93**** Go to your Smedan Portal to download…
The Federal Government has launched the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (RHGEEP 3.0) and flagged-off the FarmerMonie Dry and Wet Season Programme, in a decisive move to expand economic opportunities, strengthen food security, and accelerate poverty reduction across Nigeria. The programmes were unveiled in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Key Initiatives 1. The RHGEEP 3.0 programme is specifically designed for artisans, traders, and microentrepreneurs. Its core objective is to expand access to affordable finance…
The fifth season of the FMN Prize for Innovation (FMN PFI 5.0) is now open for applications. This year’s edition focuses on Innovative Practices in Cassava Production and Processing, aimed at advancing efficiency, sustainability, value addition, and competitiveness within Nigeria’s cassava value chain. Small Business About the Prize The Prize for Innovation is an initiative of (FMN) designed to stimulate transformative solutions in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied sector. The competition is structured into two distinct categories to broaden participation and encourage both enterprise-driven and academic innovation. Categories & Eligibility SME Category Open to: Prizes: Student Category Open to: Food Prizes: Focus Area: Innovative Practices in…
The (BOI) has partnered with , a digital commerce platform that enables entrepreneurs to sell, manage, and grow their businesses from their mobile devices. Small Business Through this collaboration, selected young Nigerian entrepreneurs will receive free access to a 6-month Bumpa subscription, providing essential digital tools to streamline operations and accelerate business growth. What You Can Do with Bumpa With the platform, you can: The goal is to help entrepreneurs transition from manual processes to structured, tech-enabled operations. Collaboration & Conferencing Software Who Should Apply? This opportunity is ideal for young Nigerian entrepreneurs who: If you are seeking structured tools to scale sustainably,…
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the 2026 Borno State Teachers Recruitment. The Borno State Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOESTI) is the primary government body responsible for formulating and implementing educational policies in Borno State, Nigeria. Headquartered at the Musa Usman Secretariat in Maiduguri, its core mission is to provide inclusive, functional, and culturally grounded education within a safe learning environment. The ministry offers employees the stability of the state civil service alongside significant opportunities for professional growth through regular teacher training and capacity-building programs. Staff members benefit from a competitive welfare…