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 […]
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) […]
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. […]
10 Ways to Use your Phone as a CRM Tool
What is a CRM Tool? A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool is essential for fostering business growth. It enables businesses to effectively manage conversations and relationships with clients, ensuring alignment with expectations and the development of strong, positive business relationships. However, for the Nigerian business person, CRM tools can be both expensive and cumbersome, especially […]
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. […]
Make or Buy Decision: What Do I Have to Lose?
Business decision making is not an easy road. Ironically, perhaps unfortunately, it is a road taken way too often by both intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs with significantly threatening outcomes. It is easier to take instruction than to be the one to determine the pathways to outcomes, hence it is good to have some fore knowledge of […]
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 […]
Registration and Licensing Requirements for a Cake Business
Navigating the regulatory framework is paramount for establishing a cake business in Nigeria. It involves understanding licensing procedures, complying with health and safety standards, and ensuring that your cake business is rightly positioned to scale. Registration and Licensing Requirements for a Cake Business in Nigeria 1. Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC): One of […]
Documents for Opening a Corporate Account in Nigeria
Opening a corporate account in Nigeria? Maneuvering through the paperwork is a vital aspect of laying a robust financial groundwork for your business. In this guide, we unravel the essential documents required for a seamless corporate account application. Covering legal requirements to company credentials, we’ll walk you through the checklist, ensuring you’re thoroughly prepared for […]
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 […]