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Petty Traders Grant Support Programme: June – Aug, 2026 - Applications Open 8th of June,2026

The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme is a community-driven initiative designed to empower aspiring and existing small-scale business owners. It provides financial assistance to individuals who need low start-up capital for petty trading, such as buying and selling goods or offering basic services. For existing traders, the grant can serve as additional funding to strengthen and expand their businesses.

FCMB SheVentures Zero-Interest Loan 2026: Nigerian Women Can Access Up to ₦10 Million Business Funding

Women-owned businesses in Nigeria now have another opportunity to secure affordable business funding as FCMB has officially opened applications for its SheVentures Zero-Interest Loan Programme 2026. If you are looking for ways to reduce your financially burden, then this is a very good opportunity for you.

Apply for Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation SouthEast Business Growth Fund 2026 (₦500,000 Small Business Grant for Nigerian Entrepreneurs)

Young entrepreneurs in Southeast Nigeria now have another opportunity to secure funding and grow their businesses through the 2026 SouthEast Business Growth Fund organised by the Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation.

FG TVET Scheme 2026: Earn ₦22,500 Monthly While Learning High-Income Skills in Nigeria

The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, giving young Nigerians a major opportunity to learn practical skills, receive monthly financial support, and build sustainable careers.

Zamfara Launches Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative to Support Over One Million Women Entrepreneurs

The Zamfara State Government has launched an ambitious Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Initiative aimed at improving the lives of more than one million women entrepreneurs, young women, and vulnerable groups across the state.

Apply for the Abia ₦306 Million NKATA Grant 2026 for Small Businesses and SMEs

The Abia State Government has officially launched the ₦306 million NKATA Grant Programme, a major business support initiative designed to help small businesses grow through technology and digital innovation.

CBN Agricultural Loan 2026: How Nigerian Farmers Can Access Up to ₦50 Million Funding

In 2026, Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to receive strong support from the Federal Government through several financing programmes designed to help farmers and agribusiness owners grow. We currently have a lot of scheme created by the government to support farmers at every stage. One of the biggest opportunities currently available is the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), managed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

WAWU Africa Opens Applications for ₦250,000 SME Grant for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Nigerian entrepreneurs and small business owners now have a fresh opportunity to access business funding as WAWU Africa officially announces its ₦250,000 SME grant programme for 2026.

National TVET Conference 2026: Lagos to Host Major Skills Development and Youth Employment Summit

Lagos State is preparing to host the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference 2026, a major event expected to bring together government officials, industry leaders, educators, development partners, entrepreneurs, and young professionals to discuss the future of skills development and youth employment in Nigeria.

OPay Innovation Challenge for Nigerian Undergraduates 2026 Opens – Win Up to ₦19.2 Million, Scholarships & Job Opportunities

Nigerian undergraduate students now have a massive opportunity to showcase their ideas, gain valuable digital skills, and win life-changing funding through the 2026 OPay Innovation Challenge.

NNPC/Renaissance JV Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian Undergraduates – Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply

The NNPC/Renaissance JV University Scholarship 2026 is now officially open for applications. This fully funded undergraduate scholarship programme gives Nigerian students the opportunity to receive yearly educational financial support throughout their university studies.

MTN Foundation Scholarship 2026/2027: Get ₦300,000 Yearly Support as a Nigerian Student

Are you searching for a scholarship in Nigeria to help pay your school fees and other academic expenses? The MTN Foundation Scholarship 2026/2027 is now open for eligible Nigerian students studying in public tertiary institutions.

LONG Scholars Program 2026: Apply for Up to ₦350,000 Annual Scholarship for Nigerian Students

The LONG Scholars Program 2026 is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian students seeking financial support for their education. The programme, funded by the LONG Empowerment Foundation, provides scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and academic support to students from low-income backgrounds across Nigeria.

Lagos Agripreneurship Programme 2026 Opens – Get ₦20,000 Monthly Stipend and Free Agricultural Training

The Lagos State Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), a youth empowerment and agricultural training initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with practical farming and agribusiness skills.

Apply for Lagos CARES Grant 2026 – Registration Portal, Requirements & Benefits

As the cost of living continues to rise in Nigeria, many small business owners, traders, and low-income earners are looking for financial support to grow and survive. One of the major opportunities currently attracting attention is the Lagos State CARES Grant Q2 2026.

Growth Entrepreneur Grant Support Programme - ₦1,000,000 - ₦2,000,000

This category is very similar to our Scale-up Entrepreneur Grant Support Programme. It is designed to provide extra funds required to grow a registered business.Applicants in this category are expected to be registered.

How to Get ₦10 Million to ₦50 Million Government Business Loans in Nigeria 2026 – Low-Interest SME Funding Opportunities.

Access to funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in Nigeria. Whether you run a small enterprise, a growing startup, an agricultural business, or a manufacturing company, securing affordable capital can help you expand operations, increase profits, and create more jobs.