The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced its 2026 entrepreneurship programme, committing $16 million to support 3,200 young entrepreneurs across Africa. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, aims to nurture innovation,
Managing Director, FCMB, Yemisi Edun First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to bring the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women programme to Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip female entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow their businesses and contribute to the nation’s economy. The training is
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has selected 12 promising female entrepreneurs for Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology Incubator Programme. This initiative is designed to help women use technology to build businesses that create jobs, solve
Stanbic IBTC Bank has partnered with Orange Corners Nigeria, an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to support young entrepreneurs across the country. Orange Corners Nigeria is implemented locally by the Fate Foundation and has been active since 2019, providing training, mentorship, and access to funding for youth-led businesses. This partnership aims to









