In Nigeria, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are the core of the economy—driving more than 96% of the business activity and contributing over 50% of the nation’s GDP. But despite their power in the economy, access to sustainable financial resources is one of the major obstacles to growth and expansion. In the month of October … Read more
The ability to access free grants in Nigeria could transform lives, especially for farmers, entrepreneurs, students, organizations, and others that have limited financial resources. Grants offer non-repayable money from governments, international organizations, and private foundations to assist Nigerians in expanding their businesses, providing education, boosting agriculture, and encouraging innovation. Unlike loans, grants do not need … Read more
Access to high-quality healthcare is one of Africa’s biggest issues, particularly in communities that are remote and unserved. Millions of people are still without access to the essential medical services and inexpensive medicines, as well as diagnostic tools. To address this, reach52 has created the Community Growth Partnership Program for 2025, an international initiative that … Read more
The right to housing is a fundamental human right, but millions across Africa continue to struggle with the lack of shelter, displacement, and poverty. In Nigeria, as well as many other countries in the developing world, the absence of affordable housing continues to cause the social and economic inequalities. The Fine & Country Foundation acknowledges … Read more
Technology is constantly changing the way we work, live, and manage our money. All over Africa young innovators are developing innovative tools to help make banking more efficient, safer, and more accessible. To assist in this booming trend of innovation, Zenith Bank Plc has announced an initiative called the Zenith Bank Hackathon 5.0, which is … Read more
In Nigeria’s vibrant economy in which more than 70 percent of the population are younger than 35, and youth unemployment rates are at 53 percent, grants for youth empowerment are vital to fostering creativity as well as job creation and self-reliance. In the month of October 2025, Federal Government of Nigeria, through various ministries like … Read more
The availability of affordable housing is one of Nigeria’s greatest challenges. With the housing shortage reaching twenty million homes, many residents have to search for affordable homes at a reasonable cost. To help bridge the gap, there are grants from the Federal Government of Nigeria that provide various federal housing grants to encourage homeownership as … Read more
The Agric-Business/Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) is a major program funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) designed to help sustain the growth of small-scale businesses in Nigeria. It is managed by the NiRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB); the program offers affordable loans to entrepreneurs operating in agriculture, as well as other industries … Read more
The Nigerian farming industry is the heart of Nigeria’s economy. It provides jobs to over 70% of the people living in rural areas and contributes approximately 24% of the GDP of the entire nation. However, issues like weather changes, difficulty in obtaining money, and the age of equipment are still limiting the amount of food … Read more
The NiRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) provides several loans and grants that are designed to help Nigerian entrepreneurs, small-scale entrepreneurs, and startup companies. These programs are backed through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other federal grants that aim to create jobs and improve productivity for small-scale entrepreneurs. By 2025, NIRSAL Microfinance Bank continues to … Read more
