AWE provides women entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to start and scale successful businesses. Guardian reports The United States Consulate General in Lagos has announced a call for applications for the 2020 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a U.S. Government initiative that supports women entrepreneurs around the world. For the second annual […]
AWIEF is a pan-African women economic empowerment organisation which nurtures and actively promotes women innovation and entrepreneurship through its development programmes, accelerators, and networking events, including the annual AWIEF conference, exhibition and awards. AWIEF’s mission is to foster the economic inclusion, advancement and empowerment of women in Africa through entrepreneurship support and development. The Africa […]
Earlier in June, The Federal Government announced plans to develop 142 agro-processing centres across the six geopolitical zones in the country. The projects will be funded by the “Green Imperative” programme $1.2 billion joint Nigerian-Brazilian agriculture development scheme. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed said the Federal Government is seeking the approval of the National […]
In October, the Federal Government had commenced the disbursement of a N30,000 one-time grant to 330,000 artisans across the country. The grant was launched across Lagos, Kano, Abuja and nine other states, as the first batch. Nairametrics reports, FG has informed the public that due to operational challenges, the Survival Fund website has been migrated. […]
Youth unemployment in the country has been a growing concern. This problem has led to an increased rate of violent crimes, kidnappings, restiveness and socially delinquent behaviour among them. Recently the youths of Nigeria led an #EndSARS protest and one of their cries was for the government to create employment in the country. The minister […]
The grant for Rural Women programme was introduced to sustain the social inclusion agenda of the present administration, including the realization of the National aspiration of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years. It is designed to provide a one-off grant to some of the poorest and most vulnerable women in rural […]
In its bid to support young Nigerians, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN),introduced a Talent Hunt Programme aimed at discovering hidden talents to identify and showcase innovative ideas in Fashion, Arts and Craft. Now (SMEDAN) and the Zamfara State Government will host youths, women and persons with disabilities on a talent […]
Funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the NYIF scheme was launched by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) to provide investment loans to youths and youth-owned businesses in the country. Individuals or non-registered businesses can access up to N250,000 in funding while youth-owned registered businesses can apply for up to […]
On the 1st of October 2020, President Buhari launched the Artisan/Transport scheme under the Survival fund program. 333,000 artisans and transport businesses will be provided with 30 thousand Naira Grant each to reduce the effect of income loss during a pandemic. Punch reports, the Presidency on Tuesday said the payment of N30,000 one-time grant to […]
Due to the EndSars Protest, some businesses were looted by Hoodlums who hid under the blanket of agigitaging citizens of the country. There was mass stealing and small business owners have been left to bear the brunt. As a result of these occurrences, some corporate and governmental bodies have come out to provide support for […]
