Financing

Impact of the CBN’s Reviewed Interest Rates on MSMEs

Introduction It is a routine for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to review rates from time to time; this is not an anomaly – it is best that I establish this fact so that it does not seem like what the CBN has done is unusual. However, this is the first time that rates […]

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Mastercard Foundation Fund for SMEs ($126 Million Funding)

The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity is a seven-year, US$ 126 million Fund that aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the agriculture, climate adaptation and digital economy sectors in 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity is the second phase of a program from the Mastercard Foundation. The

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NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) 

Can your startup create ground-breaking, tech-enabled solutions in your industry? If the answer is yes, submit your application to NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 2.0). Up to US$220,000 to be won in prizes and an all expense paid training programme in Silicon Valley, USA. NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) is sponsored by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)

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Understanding the 30-Second Elevator Pitch

What is a 30-Second Elevator Pitch? The 30-second elevator pitch gets its name from the average length of an elevator ride, emphasising the need to quickly and effectively communicate your message within a short timeframe. Crafting a compelling elevator pitch is crucial to capturing someone’s attention and making a lasting impression in the business world. 

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Flour Mills Nigeria Innovation Competition (Win N5m Grand Prize)

Call for Applications for the Flour Mills Nigeria (FMN) Innovation Competition is ongoing. The call for applications, with the theme, Driving Food Self-Sufficiency in Nigeria Through Precision Agriculture is open in two categories. If you’re a Nigerian MSME or student, you stand the chance of winning prizes of N5 million, N3 million or N2 million.

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Entrepreneurship World Cup Pitch Competitions (US $1 million Cash Prizes)

Is your company solving some of the world’s biggest challenges? Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) wants to hear from you. About the Entrepreneurship World Cup Since 2019, The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has become one of the biggest and most diverse startup pitch competitions and support programmes of its kind, featuring more than 370,000 entrepreneurs from over

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SBN Nourish Nigeria Challenge: NutriPitch 2023

Apply for the SBN Nourish Nigeria Challenge 2023 NutriPitch Competition, presented by GAIN × FATE Foundation’s ScaleUp Lab Agribusiness Program. The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) is hosting the 2023 Edition of SBN’s Annual pitch competition in partnership with FATE Foundation. FATE Foundation is the longest-running enterprise support organization with over 22 years of delivering

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HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator

HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator (HTHA) is a hybrid pan-African health tech accelerator with a physical co-working space in Kigali, Rwanda. Founded by the Novartis Foundation and supported by the Global Fund and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, HTHA aims to address these challenges by actively integrating innovations into public health systems through collaboration with key government stakeholders. The accelerator aims

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CatchLight Global Fellowship for Visual Storytellers ($30,000 Award)

The CatchLight Global Fellowship addresses a pressing need in the visual storytelling industry by supporting innovative leaders. Acting as an incubator, it provides financial support in the form of $30,000 grants, fosters personal growth, and develops networking and partnerships. The fellowship awards visual storytellers who are poised to ignite social change through their photography, videography

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Medplus Built to Last N30,000,000 Grant Competition

Stand a chance to win up to ₦30,000,000 in the Medplus Built to Last Grant Competition. About Medplus For three incredible decades, Medplus, now the largest health and beauty retail chain in Nigeria, has revolutionized the pharmacy concept. Medplus is more than a pharmacy! It’s innovative delivery approach empowers the community it serves with knowledge

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