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…
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 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 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…