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Apply Now: FG YouthCred 2025 Loan for NYSC, Youth & Business Owners – Up to ₦5M with No Collateral”

Officially launched on July 27–28, 2025, YouthCred is a federal initiative under CREDICORP (Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation) designed to empower young Nigerians through structured credit access and financial education (Facebook, The Guardian Nigeria). It began as a promise made by President Tinubu on National Democracy Day, with a target to reach 400,000 young Nigerians—including NYSC…

How to Apply for NMFB Consumer Asset Finance (CAFF) in 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide for Nigerians

🏡 NMFB Consumer Asset Finance Facility (CAFF) – Full Guide to Easy Asset Ownership in 2025 In today’s fast-paced world, owning essential household or business assets can transform productivity, comfort, and income potential. But buying those assets outright can be challenging — especially with rising inflation. That’s where the Consumer Asset Finance Facility (CAFF) from…

How to Apply for NMFB Agricultural Finance Facility (AFF) in 2025 – Step‑by‑Step Guide

. 🌾 Agricultural Finance Facility (AFF) – The Complete Guide 1. What is the AFF (Agricultural Finance Facility)? The AFF is a specialized lending programme operated by the NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB)—a public/private initiative backed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee. It provides low‑interest, long‑term loans for crop farming, livestock,…

Apply Now: AICIF 2025 Pitch Competition – Win ₦5 Million for Halal-Focused Innovations and Financial Inclusion Solutions

Apply Now: AICIF 2025 Pitch Competition – Win ₦5 Million for Halal-Focused Innovations and Financial Inclusion Solutions The African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) proudly presents the 2025 Pitch Competition, a premier platform dedicated to spotlighting innovative ideas that harness the principles of Islamic finance to drive sustainable development, financial empowerment, and inclusive economic…

Jaiz Bank Loans Explained: From ₦500k to ₦50 Million

🏦 Overview: What Is Jaiz Bank? Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first fully licensed non-interest bank, operates under Islamic finance principles—favoring ethical, interest-free banking (e.g. Murabaha, Ijara, Musharaka) (Wikipedia). It offers tailored financing to individuals, SMEs, and corporates based on transparent cost-plus or profit-sharing structures. 📌 Jaiz Bank Loan Products 1. Working Capital Financing (Murabaha) 2. Household…

Apply Now: SMEDAN ₦50,000 Conditional Grant for Micro Enterprises – 2025

Apply Now: SMEDAN ₦50,000 Conditional Grant for Micro Enterprises – 2025 The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has introduced a strategic financial support initiative targeted at micro and nano enterprises across Nigeria. This initiative—known as the Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS)—aims to boost grassroots entrepreneurship, reduce unemployment, and enhance the sustainability of…

Now Open: Apply for the Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) 2025 – Up to €100,000 in Grant Funding for Agri-SMEs

The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is an initiative by the Government of Ireland designed to empower agri-businesses across Africa and Ireland through strategic partnerships, innovation, and funding support. The programme encourages private-sector collaborations between Irish and African agribusinesses, offering co-financed grants of up to €100,000 to fund sustainable and impactful projects that address key…

Apply Now: BATNF Farmers for the Future Grant 2025 – Up to ₦10 Million for Young Agripreneurs

Apply Now: BATNF Farmers for the Future Grant 2025 – Up to ₦10 Million for Young Agripreneurs The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition of the Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant, aimed at supporting young Nigerian agripreneurs with viable agri-business ventures. The program offers equity-free funding…

Apply Now: DBN Free Training + Grant Opportunity for Nigerian MSMEs (2025 Edition)

📢 Call for Applications: DBN 7th Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2025 – Get Trained, Pitch & Win up to ₦1 Million The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has officially opened applications for the 7th edition of its flagship Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP). This initiative is dedicated to empowering MSMEs across Nigeria through capacity building, financial literacy,…

Apply Now: Free HP-Google Business Skills Training for African Entrepreneurs (2025 Edition)

Applications Open: UpSkill Universe–HP–Google Skills for Business Programme 2025 for African SMEs Free Digital Training | AI, Digital Marketing, and E-Commerce Skills for Small Businesses Small business owners across Africa can now apply for the 2025 Skills for Business Programme, an intensive training initiative designed to empower SMEs with practical digital knowledge and tools for…

Apply Now: RevUp Women 2025 – $24,000 Funding & Business Acceleration for Nigerian Female Founders

Applications Open: RevUp Women Enterprise Programme 2025 for Early-Stage Women-Led Nigerian Businesses Funding Available: Up to $24,000 + Business Growth SupportDeadline: August 8, 2025 The RevUp Women Enterprise Programme – Nigeria Edition is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort. This initiative, powered by AfriLabs, is dedicated to advancing women-led startups and small businesses in…

Top 7 Business Grants Every Nigerian Entrepreneur Should Apply for Before the Month Ends

7 Business Grants & Opportunities Nigerian Entrepreneurs Should Apply for Before the Month Ends As July 2025 approaches its end, there’s still time for Nigerian entrepreneurs to seize life-changing opportunities designed to empower, fund, and grow small businesses. From capacity-building programmes to funding support, here are 7 powerful business initiatives currently open for application —…

Apply .Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) 2025 Grant for SMEs (Up to €100,000 in Funding)

Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) 2025 Grant for SMEs (Up to €100,000 in Funding) The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is a key initiative of the Government of Ireland aimed at fostering sustainable food systems across Africa through strategic private-sector partnerships. This annual funding program supports collaborative ventures between Irish and African agribusinesses, enabling them…

Apply Breweries Foundation Kickstart Programme 2025 for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs( 3 million Naira grant )

Here is a fully rewritten, elaborate, and 100% plagiarism-free version of the announcement for the International Breweries Foundation 2025 Kickstart Programme for Young Entrepreneurs — with unrelated content removed and styled for clarity and professionalism: 🚀 International Breweries Foundation Kickstart Programme 2025 for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs The International Breweries Foundation, the CSR arm of International…

2025 SMEDAN-wema bank capacity building program for Nigerian Youth & MSMEs

: Applications Open for the 2025 SMEDAN-Wema Bank Capacity Building Program for Nigerian Youths and MSMEs Deadline: Ongoing Nigerian entrepreneurs now have a powerful opportunity to enhance their business skills and access essential resources through the 2025 SMEDAN-Wema Bank Capacity Building Program. This initiative is a strategic collaboration between the Small and Medium Enterprises Development…

Apply . SEEDINVEST Acceleration Program For Nigerian Entrepreneurs (Up to N5 Million in Asset Grants + 6-week online Training

Empowering African Women Entrepreneurs: Apply Now for the Afreximbank Export Readiness Training Program (Up to $1,000 Grant + Free Trip to Algeria) African women-led businesses have a new opportunity to gain global exposure and export knowledge through the ShowcaseHER Program—a fully-funded initiative designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the tools needed to thrive in international…

Call for Applications: Abia State TechRise Cohort 2 – Free Tech Skills Training for 850 Youths

Call for Applications: Abia State TechRise Cohort 2 – Free Tech Skills Training for 850 Youths The Abia State Government has officially opened applications for the second edition of its groundbreaking TechRise Project, a youth-focused digital empowerment initiative aimed at training 850 young individuals across the state in high-demand technology skills. This transformative program is…

Apply Farmers for the Future Program 2025: Win a ₦10 Million Grant for Your Agribusiness

Farmers for the Future Program 2025: Win a ₦10 Million Grant for Your Agribusiness Application Now Open The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is a specialized initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians in agribusiness. The program offers equity-free funding and vital business development support to innovative agripreneurs looking to grow sustainable ventures. This initiative…

How to Apply for CREDICORP’s ₦100,000 Inventory Loan for Market Women in Nigeria

How to Apply for CREDICORP’s ₦100,000 Inventory Loan for Market Women in The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in collaboration with Sytiamo Technologies, has launched an innovative inventory financing scheme aimed at empowering market women across the country. The programme is set to benefit over 10,000 women traders in…