iDICE Entrepreneurship School Now Accepting Applications
Nigerian entrepreneurs with early-stage business concepts are invited to apply for the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Entrepreneurship School. This comprehensive 12-week virtual program is designed for individuals in the ideation or conceptual phase of their entrepreneurial journey. Read more about Opportunities The program features a blend of independent study modules, sessions […]
Cosmas Maduka: From Akara Seller to Coscharis Group
People are asking who made it from grass to grace in Nigeria, and 99.9% of the answers are entertainers and sports figures. There seems to be disillusionment in the country, but there are a few. Today, let’s focus on the story of Cosmas Maduka. Read more about Business Cosmas Maduka’s life story is a true […]
2025 AWIEF Awards: Celebrating African Women Entrepreneurs
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has opened nominations for its distinguished 2025 Awards program. Read more about Opportunities AWIEF operates as a leading pan-African organisation dedicated to women’s economic empowerment, working to bridge gender disparities through the advancement of female entrepreneurship and business leadership throughout Africa. These awards serve to acknowledge […]
10 Programs that Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Nigerian women are entrepreneurial people. Current estimates indicate that they own between 39% and 41% of businesses in the country. That’s much higher than the sub-Saharan African average of 29% and the global figure of 33%. However, they face significant challenges in their pursuit of business success. There’s a great need for programs that […]
Top 10 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
If you’ve ever thought about starting a business in Nigeria, now is a great time to make that move. Nigeria is filled with energy, creativity, and untapped potential. Entrepreneurs have plenty of opportunities to make an impact and grow successful businesses. In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 opportunities for entrepreneurs in […]
7 Watchwords for Nigerian Entrepreneurs in 2025
We are into a New Year. Despite the uncertainties and turbulence we had to deal with in the previous 12 months, we look forward to the coming ones with a hope for better things. However, as pragmatists often point out, hope is not a strategy. It’s great as a foundation for action, but getting […]
Apply for the ACT Foundation Grant Cycle 2025
Do you run a non-profit or social enterprise that’s focused on healthcare, entrepreneurship, leadership or the environment? Would you like to receive funding that will enable you to drive your operations and make a positive impact in the communities you serve? If you’ve answered these questions in the affirmative, you should consider applying for […]
Apply for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship
The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship offers African students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain access to training, resources, financial support, and a network of mentors to improve their entrepreneurial prowess and start their businesses. Read more about Opportunities The Mastercard Foundation Fellowship is an 8-month program designed to develop the […]
Apply for the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass Program 2024
Applications are currently ongoing for the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass Program 2024. This program is organized by the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN), a pan-African non-profit organization that helps young people develop and harness their business ideas. If you would like to gain knowledge and insights that will enable you to build and scale a successful […]
Apply For the Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program (WDEP) 6.0
Aspiring and existing female entrepreneurs with a strong interest in learning and opportunities to build online businesses can apply for the Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program (WDEP). Read more about Opportunities The Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program (WDEP) is focused on encouraging women to start businesses online, supporting entrepreneurship among women, closing the digital gender gap, […]
Apply for the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship PhD and Masters Scholarships 2025
The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) is accepting applications for its full-time, funded master’s and doctoral degree research scholarship programs. Read more about Scholarships Selected fellows for the Allan Gray Centre doctorate and master’s degree scholarships will commence studies on February 10, 2025, at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. The scholarship is […]
How to Balance Work and Life as an Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur can feel like juggling a hundred different balls in the air at once. You’ve got your business to run, decisions to make, customers to keep happy, finances to manage, and a team to lead. But somewhere in all that hustle, you’re also supposed to balance work and life (find time for […]
Apply For the Inova Cemig Lab Program 2024
In a bid to promote entrepreneurship, transformation, and change in the innovative ecosystem to tackle challenges and build a more sustainable and efficient energy sector for Brazil, Cemig is inviting applications for the 2024 Inova Cemig Lab program. The program is aimed at seeking innovations that will contribute solutions to Cemig’s pain points and […]
Apply For the Abuja Digital Entrepreneurship Drive Digital Skills Training
Apply for the Abuja Digital Entrepreneurship Drive Digital Skills Training if you are a youth interested in launching a business. You can also apply if you have the intention to build a career in the booming tech industry, taking your skills to the next level, expanding your business, and improving your revenue. Read more […]
Apply For the Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa
The Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (EWEA) Program has announced an ongoing application to address the need for gender equality and ensure the inclusion of women in economic empowerment. Read more about Opportunities The Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa program aims to increase the capacity and sustainability of enablers empowering women-led small and medium […]
Apply For the PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program
Young Nigerians who need resources and support to succeed as entrepreneurs should apply for the PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program 4.0. An initiative of Access Corporation implemented by the NerdzFactory Foundation, the PowerUp Entrepreneurship program also aims to bridge the gap between ideation and actualization for Nigerian entrepreneurs by equipping them with the necessary resources to […]