Author: Hamdan

What Is SWIT SWIT is the regional innovation arm of Odu’a Investment Company, focused on driving tech and socio-economic transformation in South-West Nigeria. It supports research-based ventures, deep tech, clean tech, and other high impact startups through acceleration, commercialization of research, strategic investment, and ecosystem building. What the SWIT Accelerator Offers (Benefits) Who Should Apply […]

Introduction:The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the 2025 edition of its WeNaija Campaign, calling on young Nigerians to use their creativity and voice to address gaps in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education. With a total cash prize of N10 million, this year’s theme, “Own Your Choice,” focuses on the real-life consequences of […]

Applications are now open for the WiSER Pioneers Program 2026, a globally recognized year-long leadership initiative designed to equip young women leaders with the skills, mentorship, and networks needed to drive the transition to a sustainable future. Now entering its ninth cohort, this program stands as one of the world’s most influential platforms advancing female […]

Access to funding is one of the biggest barriers holding back women-led businesses in Nigeria. To close this gap, the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) 2025, powered by the Sterling One Foundation and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) with technical support from Moolu Venture Lab, is now open for applications. The programme equips female […]

Chyberr Port has opened applications for its 2025 Video Editing Training Program, a free, intensive online course aimed at equipping Nigerian youth with the practical skills and portfolio needed to compete for remote opportunities in the global digital economy. This one-month program emphasizes hands-on learning, preparing participants to secure freelance and contract work immediately after […]

Female entrepreneurs in Nigeria face unique challenges in scaling their businesses, from limited access to finance to balancing family responsibilities. The Road to Growth Programme (Cohort 6), organised by the FATE School of Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation, is designed to address these challenges […]

Programme Overview The TKM Foundation Scholarship is a comprehensive undergraduate scholarship designed to remove financial barriers and support academically brilliant yet financially disadvantaged female students. Beyond covering tuition, the scholarship also provides mentorship and continuous guidance, ensuring scholars thrive both academically and personally. Eligibility Requirements For New Applicants For Returning Applicants (Renewal) Benefits The TKM […]

Growing a business in Nigeria comes with unique challenges — from branding and operations to funding. The Naffiexquisite Empowerment Initiative (NEEI) Mentorship Cohort 2025 provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to receive expert mentorship, business support, and compete for a grant of ₦3,000,000 to scale their ventures. This program is designed for entrepreneurs who have built […]

In many African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries, agriculture is the backbone of local economies. Yet, many promising micro and small agribusinesses lack the skills, tools, and support needed to scale. The Agribusiness e-Academy is transforming this landscape by equipping young agripreneurs with knowledge, mentorship, and funding opportunities to build climate-smart, investment-ready ventures. Programme Overview […]

The AfNet Flexible Grant empowers women and women-led groups in Africa to bring community projects, advocacy efforts, and entrepreneurial ideas to life. This flexible funding program supports initiatives that reflect local needs, leadership development, and sustainable impact, providing up to USD 5,000 for transformative projects. Programme Overview Many women-led initiatives face barriers in accessing funding. […]