A new partnership between Jenniez School of African Interior Design (JSAID) and FCMB SheVentures has trained 100 interior designers in financial literacy, business management and enterprise development. The initiative highlights an important lesson for creatives: talent alone is not enough.
Free Business Training + Opportunity for Up to ₦1 Million Equipment Grant Young Nigerian women running small businesses can apply for the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training Programme – Phase 8. The five-week programme will train 3,000 female microbusiness owners in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano and Gombe States. Participants will receive
Ecobank InnovateX 2026: How Young Nigerians Can Apply for the ₦20 Million Youth Innovation Challenge
Young Nigerians with innovative ideas now have an opportunity to compete for ₦20 million in prizes while gaining mentorship, business support and valuable industry exposure. Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Verve, has launched InnovateX 2026, a youth innovation challenge designed to help young Nigerians turn ideas into practical solutions and sustainable
Women entrepreneurs in Abia State have received another boost as Amstel Malta awarded business grants to five women during the 2026 August Meeting in Umuahia. The initiative highlights how partnerships between businesses, government and communities can create opportunities for women to strengthen their enterprises. Five Abia Women Receive Business Support The
Are you planning to start a business or have recently launched one? The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme offers an opportunity for new entrepreneurs to learn directly from experienced business owners in another participating country. The exchange can last between one and six months, giving participants practical international business exposure,
Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe. 100 Young Lagosian Gain Event Planning Skills The Lagos State Government has trained 100 young people in event planning and management, opening another pathway for youths interested in entrepreneurship, employment and the creative economy. The maiden programme was organised by the
Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Nigeria is taking another major step toward a knowledge-based economy, with the Federal Government planning to establish 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to turn university research into businesses, jobs, investment and practical solutions. What Are UniPods?
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has opened subscriptions for a ₦250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond, aimed at raising long-term capital to support businesses and projects across Nigeria. The five-year bond opened on August 5, 2026, and closes on August 11, 2026. According to BOI, proceeds will support sectors including agriculture, food
The NDDC Agriculture Fund is a new $500 million investment initiative launched by the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to transform agriculture across the nine Niger Delta states. The fund aims to attract investors, support agribusinesses, create jobs, and strengthen food security in Nigeria.
MTN Supports Youth Entrepreneurship Through Digital Commerce Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria is helping young Nigerians grow their businesses by providing access to digital commerce tools, affordable internet services, and entrepreneurship opportunities. The initiative was showcased during a recent cultural lifestyle festival in Lagos that

















