Got a groundbreaking idea? Take the stage at our Pitch Competition and stand a chance to win exciting prizes that could take your business to the next level. Don’t just pitch—make your mark! The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has officially announced the SMEDAN Pitch Competition, one of the major highlights of the upcoming National MSME Conference 2025. This prestigious competition offers Nigerian entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for ₦20 million in total cash prizes, alongside exposure, mentorship, and business growth opportunities. About the SMEDAN Pitch Competition 2025 The ₦20 Million SMEDAN Pitch Competition is designed…
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Just like the name implies, the Scale-up Entrepreneur Grant Support Programme is designed to provide funds required to scale-up an existing business.Applicants in this category are expected to be registered. This program assists in providing funds of between ₦300,000 – ₦1,000,000 to business men and women who have a registered business. This fund is aimed at increasing the capacity of their business. Unlike our Petty Traders Grant Support Programme and Mini Entrepreneur Grant Support Programme, all applicants are required to have a CAC registration. This category usually requires more relevant documentation. Anyone as long as you are a Nigerian within…
This category is very similar to our Scale-up Entrepreneur Grant Support Programme. It is designed to provide extra funds required to grow a registered business.Applicants in this category are expected to be registered. This program assists in providing extra funds of between ₦1,000,000 – ₦2,000,000 to business men and women who have a registered business name. This funds is aimed at increasing the capacity of their business, targeting a recapitalization of the business.It’s perfect for entrepreneurs who want to expand thier business or venture into new areas of thier existing business. Just like all other categories available, it is opened…
The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme is a community-driven initiative designed to empower aspiring and existing small-scale business owners. It provides financial assistance to individuals who need low start-up capital for petty trading, such as buying and selling goods or offering basic services. For existing traders, the grant can serve as additional funding to strengthen and expand their businesses. This programme now provides seed capital between ₦10,000 and ₦100,000 to help petty traders generate sustainable income. Unlike most funding opportunities, no business registration is required, and the process is simple, with minimal documentation. As long as you are a Nigerian…
Disbursement for Batch A begins October 20, while Batches B and C will follow on October 25 and 30 respectively.Each batch comprises 2 million applicants, totaling 6 million beneficiaries overall. Approved applicants will receive between ₦100,000 and ₦500,000, depending on project type and scale. Another news on YEIDEP Yeidep Stakeholders Engagement: KEYSTONE BANK PARTICIPATES IN Keystone Bank took part in the YEIDEP South-West Stakeholders Engagement Forum held at Radisson Blu Hotel, bringing together the Federal Ministry of Youth, private sector leaders, Nollywood representatives, and partner banks, all committed to empowering Nigerian youth and promoting inclusive growth. The bank reaffirmed its…
Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2025 Graduate Internship Program. This internship offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic oil and gas industry, working alongside industry professionals on real-world projects. Eligibility: Duration: Benefits: Application Process:Interested candidates should submit the following documents: Deadline for Applications:Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025. How to Apply:Send your application documents via email to careers@petrogap.com.ng with the subject line “Graduate Internship Application 2025”. For more information, visit our website at www.petrogap.com.ng or contact our HR department at +234-800-123-4567. Join…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) offers the GLOW (Growing the Local Operators in Women) Guaranteed Loan Scheme to empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This initiative is designed to provide financial support to women-owned businesses, helping them overcome funding challenges and grow their enterprises. Key Features: Benefits: How to Apply: For more information and updates, visit the official BOI website or contact their customer service centers. Empower your business today with BOI GLOW Guaranteed Loans and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth! APPLY HERE
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army as Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Officers. The SSCC application is open to both civilians and serving military personnel with appropriate qualifications. On completion of training and when commissioned as officers, the SSCC officers would serve only in the Combat Arms (Infantry and Armour Corps) and Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps) of the Nigerian Army. Entry Requirement Conditions Of Service Method Of Application Applications are to be made online free of charge from Thursday 9 October 2025 to. Wednesday 12 November 2025. Eligibility. The…
Interested and qualified applicants who are ready to apply for its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC 46/2025) for SSCE certificate holders, National Diploma certificate, NABTEB, RN/RM/NCE or City & Guild Certificate and Trade Test Certificate. The basic Military Training Course BMTC is a Short Period Training for recruits to become Airmen and Airwomen, not normally more than 6 months of training. It is mainly for those who possess Secondary School Certificate, National Diploma certificate, NABTEB, RN/RM/NCE or City & Guild Certificate and Trade Test Certificate. How to apply: Interested applicants who wish to apply for this recruitment should go to…
Are you interested in being mentored in the fields of Public Sector Leadership, Governance, Policy Design, Legislative Drafting, Public Administration, International Relations & Diplomacy? Then apply to be a part of the 4th cohort of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) SELECTION CRITERIA: APPLICATION OPENS 1ST OCT. 2025 9:00AMENDS 14TH OCT. 2025 APPLY HERE: WWW.LMI.NG