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How to Apply for the 2026 FG Renewed Hope FarmerMoni Scheme
Byruma March 11, 2026

The 2026 Renewed Hope FarmerMoni Scheme is a Federal Government initiative under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) aimed at supporting smallholder farmers across Nigeria with interest-free loans of up to ₦300,000. The programme is designed to improve agricultural productivity and empower vulnerable groups such as women, youth, and small-scale farmers. Applicants can register through the official portal: geep.nsipa.gov.ng. To apply,…

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Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF) is now accepting Application
Byruma March 11, 2026

If you’re part of a Farmer Aggregator Company looking to make a real difference in the agricultural sector, I’ve got some exciting news for you. The Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF) is now accepting Expressions of Interest through their brand-new online portal! What’s RH-SHF All About? This program is all about supporting agricultural growth…

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Call for Applications: Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 (Up to $10,000 Funding)
Byruma March 4, 2026

Women founders and early-stage tech innovators are invited to apply for the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026, a programme that supports female-led tech ventures with mentorship, business development support, community connections, and up to $10,000 in non-equity funding to help scale solutions that address real market needs. Business Formation This initiative is part of the…

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Federal Government unveils GROW Fund for 6,122 youth entrepreneurs
Byruma February 28, 2026

The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the GROW Fund to provide affordable financing for over 6,000 young entrepreneurs trained under the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale programme, in a move aimed at tackling the persistent funding gap confronting micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. The initiative, powered by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development…

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Govt secures $700,000 grant to electrify schools, hospitals
Byruma February 28, 2026

The Rural Electrification Agency has secured a $700,000 grant from the ECOWAS Commission to electrify 15 public health and education institutions across the country using solar photovoltaic systems. The funding support followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the agency and the ECOWAS Commission on Monday, under the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project….

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Katsina Earmarks N3.33bn for Graduate Entrepreneurs, N10bn for MSMEs in 2026 Budget
Byruma February 22, 2026

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…

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AR Pro365 Launches in Nigeria to Help SMEs Streamline Operations, Boost Profitability
Byruma February 22, 2026

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…

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Over 115,000 MSMEs access $200m funding support – FG
Byruma February 15, 2026

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,…

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FG Launches RHGEEP 3.0 and FarmerMonie Programme
Byruma February 13, 2026

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…

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Call for Applications: FMN Prize for Innovation 5.0 For MSMEs and Students (Up to N10 Million)
Byruma February 13, 2026

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…

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