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Nigeria is repositioning its economy as a strategic platform for Europe–Africa trade and investment, with a strong focus on private-sector-led growth and opportunities for small andTax reforms committee engages Ombud to protect SMEs
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has held a strategic engagement with the Office of the Tax Ombud as part of efforts to ensure smooth implementation of Nigeria’sCashew sector could unlock $10bn SME opportunity
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Tax policy reassures students on SME opportunities
Government officials held a productive engagement with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to explain recent tax reforms and their impact on youth-led businesses andAkwa Ibom budget channels capital surge into SME growth
The Akwa Ibom State Government has signed into law a ₦1.584 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, with a strong capital expenditure tilt expected to unlock new opportunities for small businessesEducation investment strengthens Nigeria’s MSME talent pipeline
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described investment in education as a deliberate strategy for securing Nigeria’s economic future, noting that education remains a key driver ofLagos Commissioner highlights women’s role in business growth at Pink Dew Soirée
The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose, joined women leaders and entrepreneurs atLagos gears up for tax reform to boost SMEs
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The 2025 Young Ministers Retreat has provided a major boost for youth-led micro, small and medium enterprises with the disbursement of ₦24 million in business grantsAfDB grants target MSME growth in Sao Tome
The African Development Bank Group has signed three grant agreements worth $18 million with the Government of São Tomé and PrÃncipe, targeting energy supply,WASSMAS launches $10,000 grant to support startups
The West Africa Support for Small and Mid-scale Agro Startup (WASSMAS) programme has opened applications for its Agriculture Grant, a funding and capacity-building initiative...Youth Climate Justice Fund opens 2026 grant applications
The Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) has announced the 2026 funding round, inviting youth-led climate justice and socio-environmental groups to applyCFC invites proposals grant to boost smallholder livelihoods
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is calling for proposals from organizations in developing countries to implement modern, financially viable projects that
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Nigerian Army empowers women with motorcycles to boost SME livelihoods
The Nigerian Army has launched a women-focused empowerment initiative at Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto State, providing 20 brand-new motorcycles to support income-generating activities amongTEF opens 2026 entrepreneurship programme for African startups
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has officially opened applications for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, inviting ambitious young founders from all 54 African countries to applyDigital literacy plan targets one million Nigerians to boost SME skills
The federal government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to coordinate a National Digital Literacy Conference and oversee the training and certification of one millionRivers launches youth agribusiness drive to power SME growth
The Rivers State Government has approved a comprehensive Youth Agribusiness Training Programme aimed at empowering young people while strengthening the state’s SME-drivenSMEDAN expands MSME support drive for 2026
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has announced an expanded programme of support for micro, small, and
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Demo day spotlight drives new MSME innovation surge
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