Are you a Nigerian entrepreneur looking for business funding to expand your enterprise?
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications from outstanding African students seeking financial support to pursue an undergraduate degree in Nigeria.
Access to funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in Nigeria. Whether you run a small enterprise, a growing startup, an agricultural business, or a manufacturing company, securing affordable capital can help you expand operations, increase profits, and create more jobs.
The NNPC/Renaissance JV University Scholarship 2026 is now officially open for applications. This fully funded undergraduate scholarship programme gives Nigerian students the opportunity to receive yearly educational financial support throughout their university studies.
The United Nations (UN) has opened applications for various job vacancies in 2026 across different countries and professional fields.If you dream of working for one of the world's most respected international organisations, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a positive impact globally.
The Rural Area Programme on Investment for Development (RAPID) is a funding initiative created to support entrepreneurs, micro businesses, small enterprises, and community groups operating in rural areas across Nigeria. The programme is managed by the Bank of Industry (BOI) to promote economic growth, create jobs, and improve livelihoods in underserved communities.
Women-owned businesses in Nigeria now have another opportunity to secure affordable business funding as FCMB has officially opened applications for its SheVentures Zero-Interest Loan Programme 2026. If you are looking for ways to reduce your financially burden, then this is a very good opportunity for you.
As the cost of living continues to rise in Nigeria, many small business owners, traders, and low-income earners are looking for financial support to grow and survive. One of the major opportunities currently attracting attention is the Lagos State CARES Grant Q2 2026.
Read more: Apply for Lagos CARES Grant 2026 – Registration Portal, Requirements & Benefits
The Federal Government of Nigeria has continued the rollout of the ₦75,000 Cash Transfer Debit Card Programme under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Initiative. The programme is one of the Federal Government's major social intervention schemes aimed at supporting poor and vulnerable households across the country.
The Ondo State Government has introduced a major business support initiative aimed at helping small businesses reduce their electricity expenses and improve productivity.
The Abia State Government has officially launched the ₦306 million NKATA Grant Programme, a major business support initiative designed to help small businesses grow through technology and digital innovation.
Read more: Apply for the Abia ₦306 Million NKATA Grant 2026 for Small Businesses and SMEs
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, giving young Nigerians a major opportunity to learn practical skills, receive monthly financial support, and build sustainable careers.
Read more: FG TVET Scheme 2026: Earn ₦22,500 Monthly While Learning High-Income Skills in Nigeria
Nigerian entrepreneurs and small business owners now have another opportunity to improve their business skills, gain practical knowledge, and compete for funding through the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Entrepreneurship Training Programme (ETP) 8.0.
The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme is a community-driven initiative designed to empower aspiring and existing small-scale business owners. It provides financial assistance to individuals who need low start-up capital for petty trading, such as buying and selling goods or offering basic services. For existing traders, the grant can serve as additional funding to strengthen and expand their businesses.
Read more: Petty Traders Grant Support Programme June - Aug,2026
Nigerian undergraduate students now have a massive opportunity to showcase their ideas, gain valuable digital skills, and win life-changing funding through the 2026 OPay Innovation Challenge.
Nigerian entrepreneurs and small business owners now have a fresh opportunity to access business funding as WAWU Africa officially announces its ₦250,000 SME grant programme for 2026.
Read more: WAWU Africa Opens Applications for ₦250,000 SME Grant for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Young Nigerians interested in agriculture now have a major opportunity to access funding, expert mentorship, business training, and long-term support through the BATN Foundation Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant 2026.
The Zamfara State Government has launched an ambitious Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Initiative aimed at improving the lives of more than one million women entrepreneurs, young women, and vulnerable groups across the state.
The Lagos State Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), a youth empowerment and agricultural training initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with practical farming and agribusiness skills.
Are you searching for a scholarship in Nigeria to help pay your school fees and other academic expenses? The MTN Foundation Scholarship 2026/2027 is now open for eligible Nigerian students studying in public tertiary institutions.
The NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture Scholarship Programme 2026 is now open for eligible Nigerian undergraduate students studying in accredited universities across the country.
Lagos State is preparing to host the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference 2026, a major event expected to bring together government officials, industry leaders, educators, development partners, entrepreneurs, and young professionals to discuss the future of skills development and youth employment in Nigeria.
Young entrepreneurs in Southeast Nigeria now have another opportunity to secure funding and grow their businesses through the 2026 SouthEast Business Growth Fund organised by the Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation.
This category is very similar to our Scale-up Entrepreneur Grant Support Programme. It is designed to provide extra funds required to grow a registered business.Applicants in this category are expected to be registered.
Nigerian entrepreneurs and small business owners now have an opportunity to access funding support through the OCHF Business Growth Grant Programme. The initiative is designed to help promising businesses secure the capital needed to grow, improve operations, and increase their impact.
Read more: OCHF Business Growth Grant 2026: Apply for Up to ₦1 Million Business Funding
The LONG Scholars Program 2026 is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian students seeking financial support for their education. The programme, funded by the LONG Empowerment Foundation, provides scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and academic support to students from low-income backgrounds across Nigeria.
Read more: LONG Scholars Program 2026: Apply for Up to ₦350,000 Scholarship for Nigerian Students
In 2026, Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to receive strong support from the Federal Government through several financing programmes designed to help farmers and agribusiness owners grow. We currently have a lot of scheme created by the government to support farmers at every stage. One of the biggest opportunities currently available is the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), managed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Read more: CBN Agricultural Loan 2026: How Nigerian Farmers Can Access Up to ₦50 Million Funding
Just like the name implies, the Scale-up Entrepreneur Grant Support Programme is designed to provide funds required to scale-up an existing business.Applicants in this category are expected to be registered.