Funds hinders business growth. And in Nigeria, it is almost always part of the usual suspects young entrepreneurs list when asked what challenges they face growing their business. However, the country has recently witnessed both the private and public sectors increasingly enlist support for young Nigerian entrepreneurs with special funds and business mentorship programs.

From Mara Mentor, Africa’s largest entrepreneurship network, connecting budding entrepreneurs to business leaders, to the YouWin! Project, the Tony Elumelu $100 million entrepreneurship fund and several others, both individuals and government have committed providing young Nigerians with opportunities to build up their capacity and access funds for their business ideas. In no respective order, this post lists 5 of such entrepreneurship funds specifically set up to support small business owners. So if you are a business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, why not try access funds from one of the programs below

Dangote-BOI N5bn Fund for Small Businesses

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