Over 200 Lagos Residents Receive Business Equipment: How to Benefit From Future Empowerment Programmes

The Insights 8 September 2026

More than 200 residents of Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency have received business and livelihood support equipment through an empowerment programme facilitated by their representative, Moshood Oshun.  Beneficiaries received items including mini-buses, tricycles, sewing machines, deep

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

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

FG Launches GROW Fund to Support 6,122 Youth Entrepreneurs 

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

British Council, SMEDAN Join Forces to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria

The Insights 28 October 2025

The British Council, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and supported by the Investment Climate Reform Facility (ICR), has launched the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) — a new initiative to improve access to finance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.  The IAG was inaugurated during […]

Glovo Launches Academy to Empower Nigerian SMEs 

The Insights 2 October 2025

Global delivery and courier platform, Glovo, has launched the Glovo Academy in Abuja to empower small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s fast-growing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.  According to Kolawole Adeniyi, Head of Commercial at Glovo Nigeria, the company is not just focusing on big businesses but prioritising the growth of smaller ones.

SMEDAN Business Grants and Loans: Support for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 

The Insights 16 April 2025

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is currently offering support programmes designed to empower small businesses across the country. These initiatives include access to business training, financial assistance, and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to expand or start their ventures.  This move is part of the

Ogun State’s N150 Billion Loan Scheme to Empower 175,000 Small Businesses 

The Insights 6 November 2024

Governor Of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun The Federal Government has launched a significant initiative to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ogun State, with an allocation of N150 billion aimed at reaching 175,000 business owners. This development was announced by Mr. Abiodun Awoniyi, the Ogun State Manager of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development […]