World Bank Group GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
The GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 serves as a pioneering initiative that bridges government agencies with cutting-edge technology firms to address public sector obstacles. This year’s collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will see chosen startups jointly creating digital solutions to enhance tax administration systems, with a specific focus on taxation of the informal […]
Maximising ROI for Nigerian SMEs
If you run a small or medium business in Nigeria, chances are, you’ve put in a lot—your time, your money, your energy, and your dreams. But how do you make sure that everything you’re putting into your business is truly paying off? This is where the idea of maximising ROI comes in. Read more […]
L’Oréal Group Sustainable Innovation Accelerator Program 2025
Drawing upon its established innovation heritage, L’Oréal Group collaborates with Canopy innovation specialists from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to discover, evaluate, test, and expand groundbreaking technologies that address key solution challenges in the industry while supporting its environmental transformation goals. Read more about Opportunities Eligibility Criteria The Sustainable Innovation […]
RevUp Women Enterprise Development Program 2025
The RevUp Women Enterprise Development Program for 2025 is currently accepting applications. This initiative, launched by AfriLabs, represents the Nigeria Edition of the RevUp Women Initiative—a comprehensive enterprise development program created to support and accelerate emerging women-owned businesses in the Agribusiness and E-commerce industries. Read more about Opportunities The program provides customised assistance, skills […]
ICSS Entrepreneurship Programme: Applications Now Open
SCALLOP is seeking applications from aspiring entrepreneurs who want to transform their business concepts into successful enterprises through the ICSS Entrepreneurship Programme – CREATE Module. Read more about Opportunities The ICSS Entrepreneurship Programme is a comprehensive 10-day hybrid training program, specifically designed for emerging business leaders ready to develop essential entrepreneurial competencies and validate […]
The Role of WhatsApp in Social Media Marketing for Nigerian SMEs
WhatsApp is often seen as just a messaging app, but for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, it has become a powerful marketing tool. With over two billion users globally and widespread adoption in Nigeria, WhatsApp offers a direct, personal, and cost-effective way to engage customers and drive sales. Read more about Social […]
Apply for the Inclusive Action Awards 2025 for Women-Led SMEs
Applications are ongoing for the Inclusive Action Awards. This program aims at recognizing SMEs in emerging markets that create economic opportunities for women, whether as entrepreneurs or employees, or consumers. If you run a women-led business that’s contributing significantly to the economic empowerment of women, you may consider entering the awards. Read more about […]
Apply for the Google Hustle Academy Business Bootcamp 2025 for SMEs
The Google Hustle Academy is now open to applications from entrepreneurs. This five-day boot camp is designed for small businesses in Africa and is intended to help them build future-proof structures and operations. If you would like to learn ways to ground your enterprise more firmly for continual success, you may want to apply […]
Why Customer Experience is the New Competitive Advantage for SMEs
It used to be enough to sell good quality products at a decent price. But it isn’t anymore. Many industries have become hypercompetitive. On one hand, identifiable differences between brand offerings are crumbling. On the other, today’s consumers want more than just impressive-looking products. Customers seek an experience that leaves a lasting impression on […]
Apply for the WIPO Global Awards 2025 For Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
In a bid to celebrate start-ups, small businesses, and university spinouts that leverage “Intellectual Property (IP)-backed innovation and creativity in an exceptional manner to achieve business goals and improve society,” the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) established an annual WIPO Global Awards. Read more about Opportunities The WIPO Global Awards celebrates SMEs, start-ups, and […]
Nigerian FinTech Billboxx Gets $1.6 Million in Pre-seed Funding
Billboxx, a Nigerian startup that’s helping SMEs solve their cash flow problems, has secured $1.6 million in its pre-seed funding round. This was announced on Wednesday on multiple platforms. The company intends to deploy the funds to expansion efforts and add to its array of solutions. Read more about FinTech The round, which is made […]
Apply for the NCC/SMEDAN Digital Academy Training For SMEs
Youth business owners, especially women, in Nigeria, are invited to apply for the NCC/SMEDAN digital training in Nigeria. designed to enhance their business skills and capacity. Read more about Opportunities Women aged between 18-35 years who currently operate in a business sector that is not restricted to agriculture, ICT, healthcare, commerce, and the service […]
Apply for the Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program for Women SMEs
Applications are currently ongoing for the Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program. It’s an initiative designed to equip women who own and run an SME with the knowledge and skills they need to ready their businesses for major investment. If you are a female entrepreneur in Nigeria and you would like to scale your SME, […]
Apply for the Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge 2024
Applications are open to SMEs, cooperatives and social enterprises looking to benefit from the Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge. If you are an entrepreneur or venture leader in the agriculture, CleanTech or social enterprise spaces, and you would like to receive financial support to grow your business or intervention, you might want to explore […]
Strategic Partnerships: Why You Need Them as a Nigerian SME
The English poet John Donne’s famous statement “No man is an island” emphasizes the importance of partnerships in the business world. SMEs in Nigeria face challenges such as navigating the economy and tough competition. Strategic partnerships can help SMEs expand their reach and grow their businesses. Read more about Business What Are Strategic Partnerships? […]
Customer Retention Strategies for Nigerian SMEs
Retaining existing customers is crucial for business success. It’s more cost-effective than acquiring new ones and contributes to stable revenue. Increasing customer retention rates by just 5% can lead to a profit increase of 25% to 95%. In Nigeria’s competitive market, small businesses must prioritize customer retention to thrive. If you’re an SME owner […]