FirstBank Spark a Gem Challenge: How Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs Can Access Grants, Mentorship and Business Support

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 August 2026

FirstBank has strengthened its commitment to supporting women-owned businesses through the launch of the Spark A Gem Challenge, an initiative that awarded ₦10 million in grants to outstanding female entrepreneurs in Nigeria.  The programme is part of the bank’s

Moniepoint Partners African Leadership University to Train Future Tech Leaders: Here’s How You Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 July 2026

Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech company, Moniepoint, has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU) School of Business to launch a 13-week executive leadership programme aimed at developing the next generation of technology and business leaders.  The initiative is designed to strengthen leadership capacity

Katsina Expands Women Empowerment Programme to All 34 LGAs: Here’s How Women Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 July 2026

Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, while interacting with beneficiaries of the programme in Daura on Thursday. Photo: X | Dikko Radda The Katsina Women Empowerment Programme is set to reach more women following the announcement by Governor Dikko Radda that the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) will be expanded to all 34

Bankit SME Grant Programme: How Nigerian Small Businesses Can Access Grants and Card Rewards in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2026

Nigeria’s growing fintech sector has received another boost as Bankit Microfinance Bank unveiled its Bankit SME Grant Programme alongside a nationwide card rewards initiative. The programme is designed to support small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs with funding, marketing support, and rewards for using digital

NIMC Surpasses 136 million NIN Enrolments as Nigeria Begins Major Digital Identity Reform

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 July 2026

Nigeria has reached another milestone in its digital transformation journey as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced that it has enrolled more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database. The achievement comes as the Federal Government begins implementing a new law aimed at strengthening

Bank of Agriculture’s New Roadmap: How Nigerian Farmers and Agribusinesses Can Benefit from BOA Loans and Financial Support

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 June 2026

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has announced a new strategy to improve access to agricultural finance, strengthen rural economies, and support the Federal Government’s drive to achieve food security. The initiative focuses on making financial services more accessible to genuine farmers while modernising the bank’s operations across Nigeria. 

Jaiz Bank Set to Launch Collateral-Free Loans for SMEs: What Nigerian Business Owners Need to Know 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 June 2026

Access to funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Many business owners struggle to secure loans because they lack the physical assets required as collateral.  However, Jaiz Bank Plc has announced plans to introduce a collateral-free loan scheme for

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

FirstBank and Visa Launch New Debit Cards to Make Cashless Payments Easier for Nigerians

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 May 2026

FirstBank Introduces Visa Signature and Naira Debit Cards  First Bank of Nigeria, in partnership with Visa, has launched two new payment cards designed to improve digital banking and support Nigeria’s growing cashless economy.  The newly introduced Visa Signature Card is targeted at premium customers, while the Naira Visa Debit Card is designed to give

FCMB Asset Management Rebrands Mutual Funds, Secures SEC Approval for Name Changes and Lower Entry Thresholds

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 May 2026

FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM), the asset management arm of FCMB Group Plc, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement significant updates across its mutual fund portfolio. The move includes the rebranding of four legacy mutual funds and a reduction in minimum subscription requirements aimed at making investment more