IEAMA Market Opportunities Series 2026
Agriculture & Agribusiness: Why Nigeria’s Oldest Industry Is Still Its Biggest Business Opportunity When most people hear the word agriculture, they picture vast farmlands, hoes and cutlasses, or farmers working under the hot sun. This perception has discouraged many young Nigerians from exploring one of the country’s largest and most profitable industries. The reality, however, […]
₦200 Million Up for Grabs! Lagos Agrithon 2026 Opens Applications for Agribusiness Innovators
By AmforGod Olisa The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has officially opened applications for Lagos Agrithon 2026, a flagship innovation challenge designed to support agribusiness startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators developing solutions that can transform Nigeria’s agricultural and food systems. With a total grant pool of ₦200 million, the programme seeks to identify […]
NEW ₦100 MILLION SME LOAN SCHEME LAUNCHED TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA .
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH WHY THIS SCHEME IS IMPORTANT Access to finance has consistently been identified as the number one constraint for SMEs in Nigeria. Many entrepreneurs struggle with: High interest rates from commercial banks Strict collateral requirements Limited financial history or credit records 👉 This new loan scheme directly addresses these issues by offering more […]
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUNDING, APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES, AND POLICY REFORMS DRIVE NEW ECONOMIC MOMENTUM IN NIGERIA .
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUNDING: CAPITAL FLOW INTO THE SME ECOSYSTEM Access to finance—long identified as the biggest constraint for Nigerian entrepreneurs—is gradually improving through a combination of government intervention funds and private sector initiatives. Key funding drivers include: 🔹 Government Intervention Funds Programmes such as the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) and […]