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Access Bank Plc has commenced the disbursement of the N50 billion interest-free loan and grant it set aside for micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs) that were destroyed by hoodlums in the wake of the protest against police brutality in the country last week.

The Deputy Group Managing Director, Access Bank, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, said on Sunday: “From tomorrow (Monday), we would start collecting application from customers. There is an interest-free loan as well as a grant also embedded in that.”

Read more :https://msmeafricaonline.com/access-bank-commences-disbursement-of-n50bn-interest-free-loan-and-grant-for-msmes/

As part of Federal Government’s post Covid-19 Pandemic survival intervention to support micro and small businesses to formalise their businesses, the Federal Government has approved the free registration of 6,606 Business Names in each of the 34 states while Abia, Lagos and Kano will have 7,906, 9,084 and 8,406 respectively

Get more details and apply :https://msmeafricaonline.com/how-to-apply-and-benefit-from-free-cac-business-name-registration-for-250000-msmes/

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D-Prize challenges are open to anyone or any teams. The sole restriction is that individuals and their immediate family on the judging panel may not participate as a contestant.

D-Prize is also open to any business model (for profit, non-profit, and everything in between).

All winners will be awarded up to $20,000. The award is offered in the form of a convertible grant.

More details and application link here :https://msmeafricaonline.com/d-prize-challenge-2020-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs-20000-grant-each-for-winners/

Mentoring Her Pichathon is for females who have business ideas that they would like to share with the world or are looking to scale their business, increase their network and give the business a makeover.

Mentoring Her Pitchathon is an opportunity for them to pitch their business to top female industry leaders to get their buy-in, advice and support during a virtual pitch day.

More details and application link here :https://msmeafricaonline.com/mentoring-her-pitchathon-offering-1million-loan-each-for-5-finalists-cash-prizes-coaching-advisory-support-other-benefits/

Tola Johnson, Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Micro Small and Medium and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs), says 100,000 small businesses will get N50,000 each.

NAN reports that the gesture is part of COVID-19 economic stimulus.

The presidential aide made the announcement at the inauguration of the Implementation of Survival Fund and Guaranteed Off-Take Stimulus Schemes for MSMEs on Thursday in Abuja.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/100000-msmes-to-get-n50000-grant-each-fg/

National Enterprise Challenge is an initiative of the Directors of Entrepreneurship Centers across Nigerian Universities and is being supported by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The competition is open to all current students irrespective of their field of study, undergraduate or postgraduate, full time or part-time. They must however be studying in a Nigerian University.
Top three winners will be awarded grants to start or grow their venture as follows:

1st Prize – N1m

2nd Prize – N750,000

3rd Prize – N500,000

Regional winners (1st to 3rd ) will receive consolation prizes even as they proceed to the finals.

Get more details and apply here :https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-national-enterprise-challenge-for-nigerian-university-students/

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The Founder Institute is inviting people interested in incorporating an early-stage company and understanding basic corporate law to attend an online feedback webinar from Lagos top startup lawyers.

Read more :https://msmeafricaonline.com/founder-institute-to-host-startup-legal-with-lagos-top-startup-lawyers/

Airopay established in 2013 and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The company was created to ensure everyone has access to next generation mobile financial services.

Airopay is helping solopreneurs and small busineses survive the curve by sharing a grant of N1,000,000 among 10 winners

To participate, read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-entries-airopreneur-grant-for-entrepreneurs/

The AgroHack Challenge is powered by the Mastercard Foundation-Young Africa Works in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre & Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria.
This program offers an accelerator program, a 5-day Bootcamp, intense mentoring from a pool of both local and international mentors. Participants also stand a chance to win up to 1million Naira and a chance to represent Nigeria at the Future Agro Challenge

Read more and apply :https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-agrohack-challenge-offering-n1m-prize-money-and-a-chance-to-represent-nigeria-at-future-agro-challenge/

The mission is to help mid-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses and their interpersonal skills by working with successful American and Nigerian entrepreneurs. In this 2020 edition, Cascador is planning for an in-person program if it can be done safely. If that is not possible, then the program will be virtual and will hold on November 9 – 13 in Lagos.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-cascador-2020-program-for-entrepreneurs/

Stan Nkwain, the Director of the UNDP Regional Service Center for Africa suggests that “COVID-19 presents an opportunity to strengthen governance structures, solidify unity in the region, and lay the foundation for governments to balance the need for addressing the prevailing health crisis with the renewal of social contracts between governments and the governed.”

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/covid-19-is-an-opportunity-for-innovation-and-increased-solidarity-in-africa-au-undp-report/

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the Lagos Smart Meter Initiative where winners will get N7million in the software and hardware categories.

The Honourable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba; along with other government officials were also part of the virtual press conference where the initiative was unveiled.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/lagos-launches-smart-meter-hackathon-calls-for-entries/

Application deadline is August 8, 2020.

Osisi Africa is an organisation that helps startups to achieve their goals by partnering with great ideas in a contest that eventually produces a winner. The startup idea should not exceed the sum of 5 Million naira to get up and running.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-osisi-africa-startup-contest-2020-offering-n5m-funding/

This was announced at the Bank’s 60th Annual General Meeting held virtually in line with COVID-19 protocols of the Federal Government.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/bank-of-industry-increases-disbursements-to-msmes-by-56-3/

Oluwaseun Sangoleye, the founder of Baby Grubz Nigeria, has been crowned the winner and champion of the 2020 SUN Pitch Competition for the most innovative solution for improved nutrition.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/nigerias-oluwaseun-ogunleye-of-baby-grubz-emerges-winner-of-2020-sun-pitch-competition/

N300,000 Prize

Application still open

Leventis Foundation Nigeria in collaboration with African Union, Economic and Social Council Nigeria (AU-ECOSOCC, Nigeria) is providing a grant of N500,000 each to support two (2) youth-owned thriving agribusinesses.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-leventis-foundation-agricultural-youth-summit-2020-grant/

The announcement was made on Wednesday at the 6th Lagos Corporate Assembly held at the Banquet Hall in the State House, Alausa.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/lagos-approves-n1bn-fund-for-msmes-in-hospitality-and-tourism-sectors/

FoodTech Accelerator is a global accelerator that brings top Made in Italy corporates and best international innovators together to disrupt agrifood and retail sectors. Every year, 10 of the best startups worldwide are selected to boost food innovation. Together with the Corporate Partners and their business needs, FoodTech Accelerator builds and accelerate concrete industrial pilot projects in a 15-week program.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-foodtech-accelerator-2020/

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the approval of N1 billion seed capital for investment in tourism and hospitality sectors , as the state is set to drive a new growth in those sectors of the economy. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the 6th Lagos Corporate Assembly held at the Banquet Hall in the State House, Alausa.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/lagos-approves-n1bn-fund-for-msmes-in-hospitality-and-tourism-sectors/

The Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH ) has begun a cage culture pilot project for large-scale fish farming at Agbowa-Ikosi Beach, Epe Division of the state where the polytechnic acquired about five acres of aquatic land.
Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/laspotech-commences-commercial-fish-farming/

As part of the 2020 Agricultural Youth Summit, an event organized to celebrate the International Youth Day, Leventis Foundation Nigeria in collaboration with African Union, Economic and Social Council Nigeria (AU-ECOSOCC, Nigeria) is providing a grant of N500,000 each to support two (2) youth-owned thriving agribusinesses.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-leventis-foundation-agricultural-youth-summit-2020-grant/

VC4A is calling for African startups looking to raise between $150K and $1M. In proud collaboration with technical partner AWS Activate, and network partners AfriLabs and ABAN, VC4A will be hosting the exclusive ‘Venture Showcase – Seed ’ in November as part of a virtual gathering of Africa-focused early-stage investors.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-vc4a-2020-venture-showcase-seed/

Applications for the NGYouthSDGs and Oxfam Nigeria International Youth Day Innovation Challenge 2020 are now open. This year, the United Nation’s International Youth Day 2020 is focused on “Youth Engagement for Global Action” and explores medium engage youth from the local level to the global level.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-ngyouthsdgs-and-oxfam-nigeria-iyd-innovation-challenge-2020-n300000-prize/