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Funding guides for Nigerian businesses

Who qualifies, the real amounts, and how to apply — every guide verified against the official source before publishing. No rewritten press releases.

🇳🇬 Government Grant · Open Now

SMEDAN ₦50,000 Conditional Grant Reopened: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (August 2026)

SMEDAN has reopened its Conditional Grant Scheme portal. Who qualifies for the ₦50,000 grant, the one condition attached, what to prepare, and how to apply free at portal.smedan.gov.ng.

Read the guide → 🌍 Fully Funded Fellowship · Closes 1 Sept

Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Cohort 3: The Nigerian Founder's Guide (Closes 1 September 2026)

Applications for Cohort 3 of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship close 1 September 2026. Eligibility for Nigerian founders, the fully funded Accra bootcamp, London capstone, the real grant amount, and how to apply.

Read the guide → 🏛️ Lagos State Loans · 9% Per Annum

LSETF MSME Loans 2026: ₦50,000 to ₦5,000,000 at 9% for Lagos Businesses — Requirements and How to Apply

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund lends ₦50,000–₦5,000,000 to Lagos MSMEs at 9% per annum. Every loan product, the full document list (LASRRA, LIRS, BVN), and how to apply at loans.lsetf.ng.

Read the guide → 🚀 See every opportunity open right now