The Bank of Industry (BOI) is pleased to introduce the RAPID Programme (Rural Area Programme on Investment for Development), a strategic initiative designed to empower micro and small businesses as well as community groups in rural areas across Nigeria. This programme is part of ongoing efforts to stimulate economic growth, promote financial inclusion, and improve…
Access to finance remains one of the most significant barriers to business growth for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Many promising ventures struggle to secure the debt or equity financing required to expand operations, create jobs, and scale sustainably. The FSDH Female Founders Growth Programme aims to bridge this gap by equipping female founders with the…
Applications are currently open for the 3MTT Talent Registry, an initiative created to connect trained Nigerian tech talents with paid roles in real organizations. According to 3MTT Nigeria, the Talent Registry is placing 3,000 fellows into paid roles, with selected fellows earning up to ₦150,000 per month. The aim is to help skilled fellows transition…
The Federal Government-backed 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme has opened applications for its Talent Registry, creating access to about 3,000 technology job opportunities with a minimum monthly salary of N150,000. The initiative, delivered in partnership with Skill Ladders and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is designed to bridge the gap between digital…
The Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amana Microfinance Bank to improve access to loans and business support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across Katsina State. According to the agency, the partnership is aimed at making the process of accessing financial support easier, faster, and more transparent for…
The federal government has approved a $500 million annual funding mechanism to transform Nigeria’s research and innovation ecosystem in line with international best practices. The fund, known as the National Research and Innovation Development Fund, is designed to ensure sustainable financing for research activities, innovation, and the commercialisation of discoveries across universities, research institutes, and…
KEBRAM Tech Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with Lumilab, has opened applications for the Digital SME Launch Pad 5.0—a 5-week intensive Digital Marketing Accelerator designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow using modern digital tools and strategies. This programme is tailored to equip business owners with practical, hands-on skills needed to compete effectively in…
The Federal Government has unveiled simplified trade books and toolkits to help Nigerian businesses navigate the African Continental Free Trade Area, reduce export bottlenecks, and expand non-oil exports across the continent. The initiative, launched by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, in Kano, is part of a broader push to make continental…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the trust gap between government and Nigerian youth through targeted empowerment, protection, and inclusion programmes. This assurance was given in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Gender Matters to the Minister of Youth Development, Kehinde Awujoola, during the launch of the “Put Us at…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened applications for the 8th National MSME Awards 2026, alongside a major funding initiative to support 100 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a total grant of ₦1 Billion. This opportunity, under the Expanded National MSME Clinics, is designed to reward outstanding businesses while also providing funding, exposure,…