The National MSME Clinics Grants are financial aid programs that were launched as part of the expanded National MSME Clinics, which is a federal government initiative created to connect small business owners to regulators, financial institutions, and other support agencies. In these centers, the government offers businesses on-the-spot support along with registration services for free … Read more
It is the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI), that provides the MSME Intervention Fund, which is a loan program specifically designed to assist small, micro, medium, and large businesses (MSMEs) develop. The fund can provide an affordable amount of credit to assist in the creation of jobs, … Read more
The Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) is a finance program that was created through the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) to help the Nigerian creative and cultural industries. It offers grants, loans, and equity investment to startups, creative entrepreneurs, and established companies. The fund’s goal is to build important industries … Read more
The Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) is a financing initiative that is managed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support nano and micro businesses across Nigeria. It provides financial assistance in the amount of up to N50,000 each for businesses with the condition that the business creates at a minimum … Read more
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
The power of creative writing is to bring people together, expose the truths of all , and inspire generations. For writers who are interested in the study of morality, faith and human nature, the J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction 2025 is an incredible chance to achieve global recognition. The award is a global literary … 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
In the current world of competitive research, access to funding could make the difference between whether an idea can lead to a breakthrough discovery. This program, the Predoctoral Grant program 2025 gives you that chance to help young scientists, especially from developing regions such as Nigeria as well as Africa, get worldwide recognition and financial … Read more
