The Bank of Agriculture invites eligible and competent Farmer Aggregator Companies to express interest in participating as accredited aggregation partners under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund. This call is part of a broader effort to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chains and expand access to finance, inputs, and markets for smallholder farmers. MSME…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened applications for the 2026 Renewed Hope Ward Development Program (RHWDP), a grassroots initiative designed to deliver direct financial support and development resources to communities across all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The programme aims to empower economically active residents, boost local economies, and contribute to national economic growth under the…
The Federal Government has expanded its support for student entrepreneurship with the launch of the Student-Led Venture Capital Grant Programme, a nationwide initiative designed to help students in Nigerian tertiary institutions turn innovative ideas into viable businesses. Introduced by the Federal Ministry of Education, the programme allows eligible students to access equity-free grants of up…
The Federal Government has launched the Safe Nigeria Initiative, a nationwide youth empowerment and humanitarian skills programme designed to tackle insecurity by addressing its underlying socio-economic drivers. Also known as Youth Empowerment for Peace and Resilience, the initiative was unveiled on Tuesday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security…
The Katsina State Government has set aside ₦500 million to support women entrepreneurs across the state, a move aimed at stimulating local business growth, expanding market opportunities, and empowering women as key contributors to economic development. Governor Dikko Umar Radda unveiled the new funding initiative as part of broader efforts to strengthen the state’s small business ecosystem and address barriers that often limit access to…
LEAP Africa, in partnership with the Nigeria Youth Future Fund (NYFF) and funded by the Ford and MacArthur Foundations, is spearheading a transformative initiative: the Youth Action for Local Development (YALD) Project. We are launching a critical Data Collection exercise across all 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Katsina State. This is a unique opportunity for young residents to provide the empirical evidence…
The Nigerian Government has launched a new Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering retail investors and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) an opportunity to earn competitive returns through a low-risk investment instrument. According to a document released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday, the offer is issued on behalf of…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to roll out a nationwide initiative offering free business registration to 250,000 nano, micro, and small enterprises (NMSEs) across the country. The programme was officially unveiled in Abuja on Friday following the signing of a Memorandum of…
Across Africa, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economic growth and job creation. Yet many are constrained by infrastructure gaps, high operating costs, and limited access to practical growth support. The EridanSeed Programme is designed to change that narrative. Eridan City is inviting applications from growth-ready Nigerian SMEs to participate in the…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that candidates shortlisted for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025 have been invited to take part in the enlistment interview in Kaduna. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed that the names of successful…