The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its social intervention efforts with the rollout of the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer programme, a nationwide initiative designed to support vulnerable households and reduce the economic strain caused by recent reforms such as fuel subsidy removal. Launched under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the programme aims…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced the launch of the application portal for the 2026 National MSME Awards, a major initiative aimed at supporting and scaling small businesses across the country. The program is set to disburse over N1 billion in grants to outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, reinforcing the government’s commitment…

Grey has officially announced the third edition of its UpGreyed Her program, an initiative designed to support and empower women-led businesses with equity-free funding. Backed by Y Combinator, this program continues to address the funding gap faced by female entrepreneurs, particularly in emerging markets where access to capital remains a major challenge. Despite the rapid…

Call for Innovators: Innovating Education in Africa 2026 The African Union is inviting innovators from across the continent to submit proposals for practical, scalable solutions that address Africa’s pressing education and skills development challenges. The initiative aims to identify and support innovations that can be sustained, replicated, and scaled while fostering collaboration among innovators, governments,…