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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The MTN Foundation has kicked off the seventh phase of its ICT and Business Skills Training program, onboarding 6,000 young microbusiness owners across Nigeria to enhance their digital capabilities and help them grow competitive, tech-ready businesses. Launched on January 5, 2026, the five-week virtual training initiative responds to the growing need for SMEs to adopt digital tools and strategiesthat can improve productivity, resilience,…
The Nigerian Government has launched the Dream Centre, a mentorship and skills development hub aimed at empowering young people with the guidance, values, and digital tools needed for purposeful living and leadership. The centre, located within the Obafemi Awolowo University campus in Ile-Ife, Osun State, was established to address the growing gap in mentorship and…
The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform aimed at strengthening women’s economic participation and expanding access to opportunities across Nigeria. The platform, known as the Happy Woman App, is a secure digital interface designed to connect women to finance, skills development, markets, essential services, and government support. The launch coincided with the announcement…