Accion Ventures Launches New Global Fund to Support Fintech Startups and SMEs
Accion Ventures, a global nonprofit dedicated to financial inclusion, has announced the launch of a new investment fund targeting early-stage...
Nigeria Customs Service Approves Tax Waiver on Imports Value Below $300
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a de minimis threshold value of $300 for low-value consignments imported through...
Abuja International Trade Fair 2025 to Attract Over 100,000 Stakeholders from 40 Countries to Empower SMEs
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced that more than 100,000 stakeholders from at least 40 countries...
Nigerian Government Launches Initiative to Prevent ₦3.5tn Postharvest Losses
The Nigerian government has launched the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), a nationwide initiative aimed at curbing the country’s...
NCAN Opposes Raw Cashew Export Ban, Warns of Farmer Hardship
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has opposed calls for restrictions on raw cashew nut exports, arguing that such...
Nigeria, IFDC Launch PAFIA to Address Fertilizer Costs, Boost Food Security In West Africa
Africa’s fertiliser industry is entering a new phase with the launch of the Pan-African Fertilizer Industry Association (PAFIA), a move...
Bauchi Empowers Youths Through Irrigation Farming After Flood Losses
The Bauchi State Government has introduced an irrigation farming initiative in Gamawa Local Government Area to empower young people and...
Oyo State Gov Begins Rural Infrastructure For Farmers, Traders, and Small Business Owners in Oyo State
Farmers, traders, and small business owners in Oyo State are set to benefit from ongoing rural road and market upgrades...
Nigerian Govt, Estonian Stakeholders Set to Launch $400m Agric Initiative in LGAs
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Nigerian and Estonian stakeholder groups, has concluded plans to mobilise $400 million in capital...
Call for Applications: African Collaborative Grantmaking 2025 (Up to USD 125,000 Annually for Three Years)
Grantmaking partners with organizations that are African-led and rooted in the communities they serve. These organizations are operating on impactful...
