Analysis argues that while the First Lady’s ₦50,000 grants offer immediate relief to struggling women entrepreneurs, Nigeria needs a structured empowerment model that promotes savings, financial inclusion and long-term business growth. Beyond Immediate Relief THE debate surrounding the First Lady’s ₦50,000 grants to women has reignited conversations about the best approach to empowering Nigeria’s vast […]
THE Delta State Government has announced the opening of registration for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP), a youth-oriented initiative aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment among students in state-owned tertiary institutions. According to a statement issued on behalf of the state government, registration for the programme will begin on Monday, February 2, […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH THE Niger Delta Micro Small Medium Enterprise (NDMSME) initiative has awarded ₦3 million in business grants to three young entrepreneurs in Bayelsa State during its fifth edition themed “Enhancing the Role of MSMEs as Drivers for Sustainable Growth and Innovation.” The beneficiaries — Ochuko Richard (Dear Consultant), Blessing Asokomeh (Tak Hair Academy), […]
By SANI BATURE THE Federal Government has announced plans to intensify youth agripreneurship initiatives as part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s food systems and boost food security. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this at a youth agripreneurs workshop in Abuja, organised by the LIFE-ND Project. Kyari noted that young Nigerians […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), offering up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding for student-led startups. Targeting full-time undergraduates in 300-level and above, the scheme supports innovations in STEMM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences). Beyond funding, successful applicants will receive mentorship, […]
DELTA State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has announced plans to empower 2,500 artisans across the state in 2022.The initiative, he said, is part of the government’s effort to boost small businesses and create jobs for young people. Governor Okowa made the announcement on Thursday during the Artisans Day Celebration held at the Cenotaph, Asaba. […]