SMEDAN Business Grants and Loans: Support for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 April 2025

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is currently offering support programmes designed to empower small businesses across the country. These initiatives include access to business training, financial assistance, and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs

AfDB Launches $100 Million Bank to Help Nigerian Youth and Women Grow Their Businesses 

Racheal A, The Insights 15 April 2025

The African Development Bank has launched a $100 million Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Nigeria to support young and women entrepreneurs. It aims to boost businesses in agriculture, tech, retail, and services, while also providing training, loans, and grants. This initiative is expected to create over 1.5 million jobs and encourage youth to pursue education […]

TiE Women Program 2025 Opportunity for Women Entrepreneurs 

Racheal A, The Insights 4 April 2025

Tie women 2025 program – Theinsightsng The TiE Women Program 2025 is open for women entrepreneurs looking for funding and mentorship. This program provides cash prizes, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help businesses grow. Women who own or co-own businesses can apply for a chance to win up to $50,000 in cash prizes. If you […]

Cascador Unveils $2 Million Fund to Support Nigerian Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 March 2025

Cascador, Nigeria’s leading accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has launched the Catalytic Fund, a $2 million annual initiative designed to provide financial support to its alumni businesses. This fund aims to bridge the financing gap that many Nigerian entrepreneurs face, offering both debt and equity funding to help businesses scale and sustain growth.  Supporting

Tony Elumelu Foundation Supports 20,000 African Startups with $5,000 Seed Funding 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 October 2024

Tony Elumelu Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have provided 20,000 African entrepreneurs with $5,000 in seed capital, aiming to spur economic growth across the continent. The announcement was made during the Future Investment Initiative New Africa Summit in Saudi Arabia, where Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder of the Tony […]