FinDev Canada Partners with Stanbic IBTC to Boost Sustainable Finance in Nigeria with $40 Million Loan
In a move to enhance access to sustainable finance in Nigeria, FinDev Canada, the Development Finance Institution of Canada, has...
Access Bank Launches Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program for MSMEs and Climate Projects
Access Bank Plc has launched its Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program to enhance access to credit for sustainable projects across Nigeria. Targeting...
SMEDAN Awards N10 Million to Top Winners at National MSME Conference 2024
At the National MSME Conference Award 2024 in Abuja, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) granted...
Nigerian Government Unveils ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Scheme to Promote CNG Adoption
The Nigerian government has introduced a "Buy Now, Pay Later" initiative to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)...
Call For Applications: Access Bank/Nerdzfactory Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program (WDEP)
The Women Digital Entrepreneurship Program (WDEP) is targeted towards existing and aspiring female entrepreneurs interested in learning and opportunities to...
Call For Applications: HFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund (HFFI FARE Fund) 2024-2025( up to $250,000 Grant)
The HFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund (HFFI FARE Fund) is a new program under the expanded America’s Healthy...
Call For Applications: Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge 2024 For Nigerians (N20million Award)
The Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge is dedicated to providing access to funding for startups, MSMEs, SMEs, cooperatives, and social...
Call For Applications: Mo Ibrahim Fellowship program For young Africans($100,000 Stipend)
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each...
Call For Applications: Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Program (YSEC) (Training, Mentorship and, Funding)
The YSEC program is a transformative entrepreneurship initiative designed to unleash the potential of young individuals, equipping them with the expertise,...
Am I an MSME or Startup? Understanding the Differences and Similarities Between MSMEs and Startups
In Africa’s dynamic business landscape, the terms "MSMEs" (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) and "Startups" are often used interchangeably, but...
