SMEDAN BRYNE Programme: How 100,000 Young Nigerians Can Access Business Training, Funding and Mentorship 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 August 2026

SMEDAN is targeting more than 100,000 young Nigerians every year through a new entrepreneurship programme designed to help young people turn business ideas into sustainable enterprises. Known as the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Project (BRYNE), the initiative combines

How Nigerian Youth Can Benefit from the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF) and Win Grants in 2026 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 July 2026

What is the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship?  The Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF) is a youth empowerment programme designed to equip young Nigerians with leadership skills, mentorship, policy knowledge, and practical experience in the energy sector. The fellowship also provides an opportunity 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

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

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

3 Current Global Opportunities People Can Benefit From in 2026 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 April 2026

The world is opening new doors for students, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and young professionals, and this week’s biggest opportunities could truly change lives. From startup seed grants to fully funded scholarships and World Bank-backed job support, here are three global updates people should not ignore.  1) $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup

Tony Elumelu Foundation Empowers 3,200 African Entrepreneurs with $16 Million in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 March 2026

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced its 2026 entrepreneurship programme, committing $16 million to support 3,200 young entrepreneurs across Africa. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, aims to nurture innovation, resilience, and economic growth among African youths.  Surge in Applications

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 competitions.  The hackathon was organised by the Better […]

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