Hackathon Channels Funding and Skills into Student Tech Startups in Nigeria and Ghana 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 February 2026

Photo credit :Better Africa Foundation Africa’s innovation space is getting a fresh boost as 775 young developers from Nigeria and Ghana took part in the NextGen Developers Hackathon 1.0 — a programme created to support students and early-stage tech founders who are often left out of major

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

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

Lagos Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Digital and Financial Growth Strategies 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 March 2025

In a bid to strengthen female-led businesses, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to train women entrepreneurs in digital and financial growth strategies. This initiative is part of the activities lined up to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025.  Event Details and Focus Areas  The training, themed “Empowering Women, Elevating Businesses: Digital