batero:
MAY GOD HELP US. I FEEL SME SHOULD BE A PRIORITY AREA. LETS KEEP PRAYING

I've gone through it. The closest thing to GEM Programme is in the Social Intervention Programme, called the Enterprise Programme which is for Teachers, Traders and Artisans. I didn't see anything like GEM accelerated window.
It seems, and I hope the other guy who said GEM had nothing to do with the budget was right. However, the dearth of information from GEM, BIG, PwC, and Banks is something worrisome. We continue to pray all is well.

A positive: World Bank concluded the training of Consultants that would be deployed for participants of the GEM project. This was reported on 26/04/16 by SMEdigest.

YES Program has commenced, some have just received their first stage notification mail.

Please is there any YES-P Awardee here?

kukoki:
Please is there any YES-P Awardee here?

Yes. I am

Adulphus:

Yes. I am

Pardon me pls.
Is it right and permissible to be in two or more government programmed aimed at stimulating the economy through entrepreneurship, and having a consideration for others?

fatiaforreal:

Pardon me pls.
Is it right and permissible to be in two or more government programmed aimed at stimulating the economy through entrepreneurship, and having a consideration for others?

Yes except the Programme says otherwise!

Pls. Let's share any update on the program or we create a watsapp group

It is not the number of groups we form that matters but the willingness of members to source and volunteer information that matters. With an average of one dry post per week, this thread is very dry with too few contributors.
Furthermore, information on our Programme right now, is very scarce. Not even google can give you any info later than April. It's disappointing.

fatiaforreal:
It is not the number of groups we form that matters but the willingness of members to source and volunteer information that matters. With an average of one dry post per week, this thread is very dry with too few contributors.
Furthermore, information on our Programme right now, is very scarce. Not even google can give you any info later than April. It's disappointing.

QUITE DISTURBING!

It will not be on the naira land forum, on watsapp.
And the information concerning gem is more shared on whattsap too.

kukoki:
It will not be on the naira land forum, on watsapp.
And the information concerning gem is more shared on whattsap too.

Good. Give us the latest on whatsapp. Perhaps that will encourage some of us to join, everyone wants a lively group. Duplicating unlively group is what I want to avoid. Who's coordinating it?

Go ahead and coordinate.
They just sent a mail to me addressing some body not me, and the content of the text is the same as the one I received on 28 may, for that I replied back to them and laid the complain and the responded now with my correct name.

I told others on Youwin Facebook page, that we should create the group. I think you should go ahead pls

I told others on Youwin Facebook page, that we should create the group. I think you should go ahead pls, I will post them the number

kukoki:
I told others on Youwin Facebook page, that we should create the group. I think you should go ahead pls, I will post them the number

1) thanks for the honour, but I'm sorry to decline. It's your idea, pls carry on. I will like to join since others from FB will be joining.
2) what mail did you get on May 28? I didn't get any mail or text.
Thanks brother.

Has anyone called this week?

kukoki:
It will not be on the naira land forum, on watsapp.
And the information concerning gem is more shared on whattsap too.

IN MY OWN CASE,I HAVE NOT BEEN ON WHAT APP SINCE JANUARY THIS YEAR. I KNOW OTHERS MAY BE IN A SIMILAR SITUATION. LETS ALSO SHARE HEAR PLEASE. WHATS THE CONTENT OF YOUR MAIL? THANKS!

It's not GEM mail, but YES-P mail

Just received an email from GEM, apologising for delay and stating payment will be made soon, with a format for providing quarterly report.

Let's start finalising our plans so that all that's left will be funding. Me I'm going to find office space and price machineries today.

Cheers everyone

Finally, a comforting mail from GEM, acknowledging the delay, and a promise to disburse the first tranche 'VERY SOON'.

I am not dancing with joy at the promises of disbursement. We need actual disbursement. I hope this doesn't turn into another Youwin3. I wouldn't advise any capital investment with personal funds or IOUs till the money hits the accounts. Learn from the experiences of youwin3 awardees.

vivixander:
I am not dancing with joy at the promises of disbursement. We need actual disbursement. I hope this doesn't turn into another Youwin3. I wouldn't advise any capital investment with personal funds or IOUs till the money hits the accounts. Learn from the experiences of youwin3 awardees.

Hmmmm! Food for thought.
This should be an improvement on youwin. I pray we surpass youwin and may our experience with disbursement be different from youwin. Amen.

fatiaforreal:

Hmmmm! Food for thought.
This should be an improvement on youwin. I pray we surpass youwin and may our experience with disbursement be different from youwin. Amen.

. MAY THERE BE A REAL TIME DIFFERENCE WITH GEM

TO GEM GRANTEEs ONLY
Is there Any kaduna based Gem grantee here ?
pls make time for a brief meeting on Sunday(12th June 2016 (1 week from today) pls Be @ GAMJI Gate, 4pm...please pass this message round...also note that the time for the meeting is subject to change, so stay connected within the week..
those outside kaduna but will want to benefit from the meetin, can hook up to d whatzapp group, as mins of the meetin will b posted there.. If you want to join the WhatsApp group, pls PM Mr Smith (08035140678),

TO THOSE THAT ARE INTERESTED

TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This July, the Federal Government will set the stage for the unveiling of "50 most innovative startups" in Nigeria, at the first ever Aso Villa Demo Day.

President Muhammadu Buhari will host the brightest startups from across the country as they pitch to a wide range of investors and decision-makers in the public and private sector.

Aso Villa Demo Day is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, job creation and economic growth through the use of new and emerging technologies. This event will celebrate some of the best Nigerians in technology innovation and creativity and also feature inspiring talks from thought leaders and experts from different economic sectors in Nigeria.

AVDD2016 

LAGOS-THE PITCH

The event will open up in Lagos on the 23rd of June with a pre-selection process called ‘The Pitch’ where over 100 start-up entrepreneurs will be given a platform to pitch their ideas before a panel of judges.
Interested startups exploring innovative ideas in the areas of Government social investments, Ease of doing business, Agriculture, Housing, Healthcare, Transportation etc are eligible to register for the event.
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 9.00 am – 4pm

ABUJA-UNVEILING

The 50 finalists chosen from the pitch event in Lagos will then proceed to Abuja where they will have the opportunity to exhibit their ideas before investors and sponsors at the main event.

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016
Venue: State House Conference center, Abuja.
Time: 9.00 am – 4pm

SCHEDULE

AVDD2016 will give 100 startups the stage to pitch their ideas before a dedicated panel of Judges, Investors and Sponsors

THE PITCH | Thursday, June 23rd | Landmark Event Center, Lagos.

THE UNVEILING | Thursday, July 28th | State House Conference Center, Abuja.

If you want to pitch your biz idea or just to attend the event, please visit the link,
http://avdd.gov.ng/

Hello House,
I have just received a mail to update my account from GT Bank. The mail says: Kindly state the particular branch your company was registered. Did any one receive such mail.

JulianaOnwumer:
Hello House,
I have just received a mail to update my account from GT Bank. The mail says: Kindly state the particular branch your company was registered. Did any one receive such mail.

It can't be for everybody.
It's an indication they're getting ready to disburse

JulianaOnwumer:
Hello House,
I have just received a mail to update my account from GT Bank. The mail says: Kindly state the particular branch your company was registered. Did any one receive such mail.

Got the mail too.. The urgency as indicated in the mail is one good sign that disbursement may happen soon...

got, mine, though a monthy transaction statement. this tim Arround, detailed and in a password protected PDF attachment lols. ACCESS bank.

eetua:

Got the mail too.. The urgency as indicated in the mail is one good sign that disbursement may happen soon...

HOPE YOU HAVE GONE TO MAKE THE UPDATE?

batero:
HOPE YOU HAVE GONE TO MAKE THE UPDATE?

Yep.... Done that already...