Nestlé Nigeria Business Grants: How Young Entrepreneurs Can Benefit from the NESCAFÉ Next Level Initiative

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 July 2026

Photo Credit : NESCAFE Starting and growing a business in Nigeria can be challenging, especially for young entrepreneurs. To support youth-led businesses, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, through its NESCAFÉ brand, has rewarded thousands of Nigerians with cash prizes, business grants,

How to Apply for Free CAC Registration Under the FG’s 250,000 MSME Programme (2026 Guide)

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 July 2026

What is the Free CAC Registration Programme?  The Federal Government, through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), is offering free Business Name registration to 250,000 eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.  Under

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

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

UK-Nigeria Launch £15 Million Growth Programme: What It Means for Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 June 2026

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched a new £15 million UK-Nigeria Growth Programme aimed at attracting investment, supporting economic reforms, and creating more opportunities for businesses and citizens.  The three-year initiative is expected to boost private-sector growth, strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, support small businesses, and

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 conversations across Nigeria and beyond. What started as a controversial fashion statement

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