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Lagos Innovates acknowledges that creating investor-ready startups is vital to the overall growth of the ecosystem. To help increase investability and ultimately survival rates of Lagos-based startups, Lagos Innovates in partnership with Honeywell Group is supporting capacity development by facilitating access to IDE- or tech-focused entrepreneurship content and programming.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-lagos-innovates-talents-development-program-for-startup-founders-and-tech-focused-entrepreneurs/

The Virtual Incubation Program is aimed at moving your business idea into a solid foundation that can expand and grow. These trainings focus on sustaining and growing businesses and seeks to make them profitable such that they are able to hire new employees. Participants will be selected and this involves a check of their business plan, an assessment of human resources, and check of finances.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-the-next-economy-virtual-incubation-program-2020/

Delivery Companies in what they called “Delivery Service Shutdown” have embarked on a strike to protest what they termed “injustice” that they are facing in the hands of Lagos State “taskforce, council boys, MOT and other unnecessary papers.” This was contained in a strike notice sighted by MSME Africa online.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/delivery-companies-and-dispatch-riders-embark-on-strike/

The ALI Business Development Scholarship Program 2020 is open for applications. The African Leadership Institute Online Business Development program is aimed at educating business enthusiasts of all levels. They invite learners, 18 years of age or older who are interested in expanding their business skills and knowledge of building a successful business to apply for the ALI Business Development Scholarship program.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-african-leadership-institute-business-development-program-for-business-enthusiasts/

21st Century Technologies Limited, an ICT firm in Africa has launched Konet, a wholly indigenous business collaboration tool that will help SMEs and large scale enterprises adapt to the new world of work due to the COVID-19.

Konet is a technology suite that empowers individuals, SMEs, startups and businesses to become more productive online. Its features include voice, video, live chat, file sharing with brand customisation.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/firm-launches-collaboration-tool-to-help-businesses-adapt-to-new-normal-of-covid-19/

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has approved the establishment of a N75billion Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), to be otherwise known as the Youth Bank, to support enterprise among Nigeria’s 68 million youth between 18 and 35.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/fg-approves-n75billion-youth-investment-fund-to-fund-enterprises-and-business-ideas/

The AWP Network Vendor program is a capacity building program for local vendors seeking professional guidance regarding best practices and guidelines to become vendor suppliers.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-awp-network-vendor-program-for-women-entrepreneurs-in-partnership-with-shoprite/

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/lagos-to-empower-2743-farmers-with-agricultural-inputs-and-productive-assets/
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The Corporate Affairs Commission ( CAC) of Nigeria has announced that Customers will no longer be required to physically visit the Commission’s premises in Abuja and Lagos to carry out official transactions. This, according to the commission is in an effort to provide efficient services in the face of the present realities of the COVID-19 Pandemic has resolved that

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/company-registration-cac-stops-physical-submission-of-documents-adopts-emails-and-courier-services/

The African Women Power (AWP) Network has launched a vendor program in collaboration with Shoprite Nigeria to help increase the number of women entrepreneurs who supply to Shoprite.

The AWP Network Vendor program is a capacity building program for local vendors seeking professional guidance regarding best practices and guidelines to become vendor suppliers.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-awp-network-vendor-program-for-women-entrepreneurs-in-partnership-with-shoprite/

The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s US$100 000 premier award that identifies, celebrates and supports the continent’s top young entrepreneurs.Each year,the award celebrates Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs (15 – 22 years) who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. 20 finalists from across Africa win a spot in a fellowship that will help to accelerate their path to entrepreneurship success.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/anzisha-prize-lists-10-inspirational-african-entrepreneurs-in-2020-hall-of-fame/

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the convening of a Business Clinic to promote the growth and sustainability of the educational sector, especially in the light of the coronavirus which is having an adverse effect on the operations of schools across the world. The event is scheduled to hold via Zoom platform by 11:00am on Thursday, 23 July 2020.

Read more and register for the session here : https://msmeafricaonline.com/first-bank-to-hold-smeconnect-webinar-for-schools-and-educators-commits-to-promoting-growth-of-educational-sector/

Just like the name a man is called is very important; the name your brand is known by is equally very key and important. The name of a brand helps to shape perception either in favour of it or against it. The name of a brand can influence buying decision; it is also a tool for recall and recognition.

When the name of a brand is mentioned, impressions are formed. It is the duty of brand owners to ensure that such impressions formed are positive and are the impressions they seek for their brand from their customers, target audience and general public.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/how-to-choose-a-name-for-your-brandbusiness-products-and-services/

No fewer than 2,743 farmers in Lagos State would next week Tuesday receive inputs and productive assets under the State Government 2020 Agricultural Value Chains Empowerment Programme.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/lagos-to-empower-2743-farmers-with-agricultural-inputs-and-productive-assets/

The Lagos State Government through the office of the Lagos State Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Investment in partnership with Beyond Perception, a Digital Marketing will be offering 10,000 Micro, small and Medium sized business in Lagos free Digital Training and a further 1000 business free digital assets which include Website design, Mobile Apps, Consulting and Marketing Support.

Read more and apply here : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-registration-lagos-state-beyond-perception-offering-10000-digital-training-slots-and-1000-digital-incentives-to-msmes/

As part of its developmental role and mandate of promoting a sound financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has disclosed that women will be given 60 per cent of the N220bn Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/60-of-n220bn-msme-fund-will-be-given-to-women-cbn/

The Gratitude Network Fellowship is a 12-month virtual leadership development program designed to help social entrepreneurs hone their leadership skills, work with their teams more effectively, and increase their organization’s impact.

Read more and apply : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-gratitude-network-fellowship-for-social-entrepreneurs/

Boost With Facebook is brought to business owners by Facebook in Collaboration with MSME Africa and Digivate 360.

The 4-day training will equip business owners with skills needed to grow and scale their businesses and attract more clients using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

This training will provide businesses with the most up-to-date tools, insights, and best practices for achieving success by leveraging social media and digital tools. Participants will learn directly from young digital enthusiasts and social media experts, network with other entrepreneurs, be refreshed, earn a certificate and join our prestigious community of thriving business owners in Nigeria.

Training dates: July 22, 2020 -July 25, 2020

Time: 12.20 PM – 1.50 PM daily

Day 1: Build Your Online Business Presence with Facebook.

Day 2: Tell Your Business Story Using Instagram.

Day 3. Use WhatsApp to Grow Your Business.

Day 4: Learn How to Create Facebook Ads

Register here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OjNgL1y_FozXrFpyvAZj4PmSTKFEVnWj3rOZfLYzzxU/edit

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/access-announces-2nd-edition-of-womenpreneur-pitch-a-ton-offers-n5m-in-grant-and-mini-mba-from-ifc-to-female-smes-across-africa/

Startups from all walks of life, from all over the world and all economic sectors are invited to participate if meeting the following criteria:

Be innovative in nature providing value-added solutions
Be sustainability-driven
Be scalable: to have potential for international growth and potential to be applied in corporations and destinations (countries, regions)
Be an Early Stage or Series A startup
Have a tested pilot and business plan
Have been accelerated before
Have a full-time team

Read full story and apply https://msmeafricaonline.com/unwto-sdgs-global-startup-competition-call-for-applications/

Finlig means “Financial Learning Group”, a platform designed to teach anyone digital skills that are marketable for just N1, 000 with smartphone and also earn 50% on every referral.
Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/how-olajide-philips-finlig-app-helps-students-learn-20-digital-skills-at-n1-000-and-also-earn-from-referrals/

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/how-to-raise-funds-for-your-sme-through-equity-financing/

The Creative Business Cup is brought to you by the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-entries-creative-business-cup-offering-n1million-international-trip-mentorship-and-other-prizes-to-startups/

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-ihub-women-in-business-program-cohort-2-nigeria-and-kenya/
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The NINJA Business Plan Competition will target startups and organizations from 19 African countries. The application is open for startups/organizations in all sectors with a specific focus on emerging businesses in COVID-19-related fields including, but not limited to:

Read more :https://msmeafricaonline.com/ninja-business-plan-competition-call-for-applications/

Closes in August

Applications are invited from AgTech Start-ups looking into integrating their product or service onto a digital platform. The program will expose participants to the benefits of integrating, bundling and supplementing your product or service with complementary data and solutions from other providers.

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/make-it-in-africa-capacity-development-for-agtech-startups-call-for-applications/

Application closes in August

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is a Federal Government Agency established to, among others, develop and regulate Information Technology (IT) in Nigeria.

In furtherance to transforming the country into a knowledge-based and IT driven economy, the Agency is introducing the NITDA Technology Innovation Support Scheme to provide opportunity for building capacity of both Hub Managers and Technology startups to ensure massive creation of entrepreneurs and jobs within the ecosystem. The scheme is expected to cover the following areas:

Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-technology-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-support-ties-scheme-2020-2021/

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) that coordinates official development assistance for the Japanese government in developing countries, has announced the launch of the NINJA Business Plan Competition for businesses emerging during the COVID-19 outbreak. NINJA is short for Next Innovation with Japan.

The NINJA Business Plan Competition will target startups and organizations from 19 African countries. The application is open for startups/organizations in all sectors with a specific focus on emerging businesses in COVID-19-related fields including, but not limited to:

Read more :https://msmeafricaonline.com/ninja-business-plan-competition-call-for-applications/

The Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (CAC) has today released a statement stating that Companies Certificate of Incorporation issued from the commission from now on will carry the tax identification number of such companies.
Read more : https://msmeafricaonline.com/company-registration-certificates-will-now-carry-tax-identification-number-cac/