How Interior Designers Can Turn Creativity into a Profitable Business

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 September 2026

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.

MTN Foundation Opens ICT & Business Skills Training for 3,000 Young Nigerian Women 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 September 2026

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 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 September 2026

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

Amstel Malta Supports Abia Women With Business Grants: How to Find Similar Opportunities

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 September 2026

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

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: How Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Gain International Business Experience

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 August 2026

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 Trains 100 Youths in Event Planning: How Young Nigerians Can Turn the Skill into a Career

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 August 2026

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

41 Nigerian Universities to Get Innovation Hubs: How Nigerians Can Benefit

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2026

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? 

BOI Opens ₦250 Billion Bond to Boost Business Financing in Nigeria — How Your Business Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 August 2026

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

NDDC’s $500 Million Agriculture Fund: How Farmers, Agribusinesses and Investors Can Benefit (2026 Guide) 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 July 2026

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 Youth Empowerment: How Young Nigerians Can Benefit from Digital Commerce Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 June 2026

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