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Grants in Nigeria for NGOs

United States African Development Foundation (USADF) grants.

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Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) grants.
United States Agency For International Development (USAID).

Business Grants in Nigeria

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YouWin Connect Nigeria
AYEEN Financial Grants
Lagos State Entrepreneurs Trust Fund
Bank Of Industry
Grants for Startup Business in Nigeria

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grants
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Grant.

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The Rockefeller Foundation Grants
Ford Foundation Grants

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Conclusion
Applying for business grants will help you advertise and build your business, which will help you become a successful entrepreneur or business owner.

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All you have to do is conduct thorough research, verify your eligibility, and then apply.

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Here are the another 10 most lucrative small scale businesses in Nigeria you can start with little capital.

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1) Car Wash Business
Lucrative Small Scale businesses in Nigeria

Running a car wash could be one of Nigeria’s best small scale businesses you can start with little capital and no prior experience.

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This business has a rather small capital requirement and could possibly even be run from home.

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At its core, it involves renting out a space or area to wash cars, then providing cleaning solutions and doing all that is required to ensure customers’ vehicles are kept in good condition and as clean as possible.

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Meanwhile, if you’re starting a car wash business in Nigeria, there are several things you should consider before taking off.

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Such things include location if will start all alone or hire some staff if you will be using automation or a manual approach.

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To start off on the right foot, contact local officials first to understand what kind of special permits or licenses might be required in your city or region.

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Car washes don’t require a large amount of capital to start and are very lucrative especially in major cities.

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2) Hair Salons
Lucrative Small Scale businesses in Nigeria

The hair salon business is an excellent example of a small scale businesses in Nigeria that can offer a high return on investment.

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This type of business could either be established in as small a space as 1,000 square feet and would also require minimal capital for start-up.

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Furthermore, most of your materials such as shampoos, rinses and other products will already be available from a distributor or wholesaler and only need to be picked up by you.

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People spend a lot of money on hair, so you can open a salon that offers services from basic cuts to styling and more.

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More importantly, hair salons have excellent profit margins. It costs almost nothing to set up your business—and unlike other lucrative small scale businesses in Nigeria, you won’t need much capital either.

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All you need is enough room for a chair or two and a little start-up capital.

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If your community has a school or university, it’s also wise to do some research on student income levels—these customers will be more than willing to pay for an affordable service like yours.