AMVCA 2026: How BBNaija Queen Mercy Atang Turned a Bread Outfit into a Powerful Business Branding Strategy

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 May 2026

Photo Credit : Queen Mercy Atang’s Instagram Former Big Brother Naija housemate Queen Mercy Atang has become one of the most talked-about personalities from the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards after appearing in a viral bread-inspired outfit that sparked

PremiumTrust Bank Supports Nigerian Entrepreneurs with ₦50 Million Grants: How Nigerians Can Benefit from Similar Opportunities

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 May 2026

As economic challenges continue to affect many Nigerians, empowerment programmes and business grants are becoming important sources of support for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In a major move to promote entrepreneurship and community development, PremiumTrust Bank partnered with the Hallelujah Challenge Corporate Social Responsibility team to empower

World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards 2026: A Global Opportunity for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 March 2026

Young entrepreneurs in Nigeria now have a powerful opportunity to take their ideas to the global stage through the World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards 2026. The competition, organized with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is inviting youth-led startups worldwide to present innovative solutions that can transform

FG Launches GROW Fund to Support 6,122 Youth Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 February 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the GROW Fund, a new financing window designed to help 6,122 young entrepreneurs who completed the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) programme to access affordable business loans.  The initiative is powered by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in partnership with Deutsche

Mary Ojulary Foundation Empowers Nigerian Entrepreneurs with $180,000 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 November 2025

The Mary Ojulary Foundation has announced that it has disbursed $180,000 to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, aiming to strengthen small businesses and promote sustainable economic opportunities across the country.  Supporting Youth, Women, and Children  The announcement was made by Mary Ojulary, the Founder, during the award night for the second cohort of the

NEPC Empowers Entrepreneurs with Export Skills at Lagos Mainland Trade Fair

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 September 2025

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has taken a bold step to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs with export knowledge at the maiden edition of the Lagos Mainland Trade Fair. Senior Trade Officers, Nancy Okpa and Olamide Olatunde, trained vendors on step-by-step export procedures and highlighted the importance of meeting international standards.  Exportation is a

Wema Bank Empowers Lagos MSMEs with ₦3 Million Grant at Leather Fair 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 July 2025

How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Opportunities Like This  ₦3 Million Grant to Boost Local Enterprises  Wema Bank has disbursed ₦3 million in business grants to support three Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Lagos Leather Fair. Each winner received ₦1 million after emerging as the best in a business pitch competition held […]

Stanbic IBTC and Orange Corners Nigeria Join Forces to Empower Young Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 May 2025

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

Sanwo-Olu Launches ₦10 Billion LASMECO Scheme to Boost Lagos MSMEs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 May 2025

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched a ₦10 billion Access to Finance scheme under the Lagos State Market/SME Capital Options (LASMECO) initiative. The programme is a partnership between the Lagos State Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI), aimed at improving access to affordable credit for Micro, Small, and Medium […]

SMEDAN Empowers Tailors with Workspace, Tools, and Power for Just N300 Daily

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 April 2025

SMEDAN Offer daily access to sewing hub – theinsightsnig SMEDAN’s new initiative offers tailors workspace, sewing tools, and electricity for just N300 daily. The program teaches Nigerians how to reduce business startup costs, build skills, and grow their income. It encourages commitment, supports multiple industries, and offers hope for expansion across Nigeria.