Nigeria’s ₦600 Billion Cash Transfer Programme - Vulnerable Families, Students and Parents can get Schooling and Feeding Support

Nigeria’s ₦600 Billion Cash Transfer Programme: Vulnerable Families, Students and Parents can get Schooling and Feeding Support

Nigeria’s Federal Government says it has disbursed more than ₦600 billion through cash-transfer interventions to vulnerable households over the past three years, reaching slightly more than 10 million households. The latest development comes alongside a new $1 billion social protection programme designed to strengthen support for poor and vulnerable Nigerians. Nigeria’s social protection programme has […]

WFP and Adaptation Fund Open Climate Innovation Accelerator 2027 for Scalable Solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean

WFP and Adaptation Fund Open Climate Innovation Accelerator 2027 for Scalable Solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean

The World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Adaptation Fund, is inviting established organisations, startups, NGOs, social businesses and other legal entities to apply for the 2027 Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA). The programme is seeking low- and high-tech solutions that can strengthen climate resilience, food security and the ability of vulnerable communities […]

Call for Proposals: AU-EU Youth Action Lab Opens €42,000 Innovation Grant for African Youth Organisations — Applications Close September 23, 2026

Call for Research Proposals: AU-EU Youth Action Lab Opens €42,000 Innovation Grant for African Youth Organisations — Applications Close September 23, 2026

Youth-led organisations in 12 African countries can apply for a fixed €42,000 grant under the latest AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grant call. The funding will support organisations developing, testing, adapting or scaling innovative solutions to global challenges, with projects expected to run for 12 months in 2027. The AU-EU Youth Action Lab has opened […]

AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants 2026 for African Youth Organisations Can Receive €42,000 to Scale Innovative Solutions

AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants 2026 for African Youth Organisations Can Receive €42,000 to Scale Innovative Solutions

Eligible youth-led organisations in 12 African countries can apply for a €42,000 AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grant to design, test, adapt, scale or improve solutions addressing global challenges. Applications close on September 23, 2026, at 13:00 Central African Time (CAT). The AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants 2026 offer a significant funding opportunity for […]

NELFUND and ITF Partnership Could Open New Pathway to Funded Skills Training for Nigerian Youths

NELFUND and ITF Partnership Could Open New Pathway to Funded Skills Training for Nigerian Youths

Nigeria is exploring a new model that could extend education financing beyond universities and help aspiring artisans and technical workers access structured, hands-on training. The proposed NELFUND and ITF collaboration could connect student-loan financing with vocational education, professional certification and practical skills needed in Nigeria’s labour market. A proposed partnership between the Nigerian Education Loan […]

SMEDAN ADEP: Agri-Business Development And Empowerment Program - Financial Aid Eligibility, Benefits and How to Register

SMEDAN ADEP: Agri-Business Development And Empowerment Program – Financial Aid Eligibility, Benefits and How to Register

The SMEDAN Agri-Business Development and Financial Empowerment Program (ADEP) is designed to support Nigerians interested in agriculture and agribusiness by providing opportunities to develop business skills, improve financial capacity, and grow sustainable enterprises. This guide covers who can participate, the potential benefits, eligibility requirements, and how interested applicants can register. ADEP 2026: What You Need […]

SMEDAN GCSS - Garment And Textile Cluster Growth Support Scheme and Financial Aid for Fashion Designers - Eligibility, Benefits and How to Register

SMEDAN GCSS: Garment And Textile Cluster Growth Support Scheme and Financial Aid for Fashion Designers – Eligibility, Benefits and How to Register

SMEDAN GCSS – Eligibility, Benefits and How to Register – The Garment and Textile Cluster Growth Support Scheme (GCSS) is designed to support businesses and entrepreneurs operating within Nigeria’s garment and textile industry. The SMEDAN GCSS provides a funding opportunity for Nigerian women interested in fashion to access business development support, training, mentorship, networking, and […]

SMEDAN WISE-P: Women in Self-Employment Opportunities and Grant Programme – Registration Eligibility, Benefits and How to Register

SMEDAN WISE-P: Women in Self-Employment Opportunities and Grant Programme – Registration Eligibility, Benefits and How to Register

The SMEDAN Women In Self-employment Programme (WISE-P) provides an opportunity for Nigerian women interested in entrepreneurship and self-employment to access business development support, training, mentorship, networking, and other resources. This guide explains what WISE-P is, who it is designed for, its potential benefits, and how interested women can register their interest through the official SMEDAN […]

SMEDAN Business Incubation Programme

100,000 Young Entrepreneurs to get Training and Funding from SMEDAN Bryne, Says Bimpe Fawale

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a programme targeting more than 100,000 young Nigerians annually with entrepreneurship support. The programme, referred to as the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) project, was unveiled as part of the agency’s activities to mark International Youth Day 2026. SMEDAN said the programme […]

SMEDAN Opens Young Entrepreneurs Programme for Business

SMEDAN Bryne Opens 2026/2027 Young Entrepreneurs Programme for 100,000 Business Across Nigeria

Bryne Initiative – SMEDAN Young Entrepreneurs Programme is a new entrepreneurship initiative by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) aimed at reaching more than 100,000 young Nigerians every year with practical business support, training and opportunities for enterprise growth. Known as the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) project, the initiative […]