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Call for Applications: SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme Now Open to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Community Builders

Call for Applications: SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme Now Open to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Date: July 4, 2025 Location:  36 State including FCT, Abuja Issued by Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation. The  Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation  is pleased to announce the official opening of the SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme (SCGS) , a targeted funding opportunity designed to empower small business owners, women entrepreneurs, artisans, youth-led enterprises, and community-based organizations across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with  Ogbemudia's  commitment to inclusive economic growth, sustainable community development , and grassroots empowerment through direct financial support, training, and business development services. About the Conditional Grant The   Ogbemudia  Rural Care Grant is   a non-repayable financial support awarded to qualified applicants who meet the outlined criteria and agree to certain developmen...

Hybridteck Startup Award 2021

Hybridteck Global Start Up is an initiative design to boast entrepreneurship in Nigeria and create media promotion, marketing and brand awareness across all  selected sectors each year. Winner of this awards  are given N1,000,000 (One Million Naira Only) including other packages.  Registration and Auditions into various Awards start 12th August to 30th September 2021. Main event starts  October 1st 2021. Please kindly note that free hotel accommodation for 30days are available for any one coming out Edo state. Note feeding not included. We would appreciate if you share the link to more entrepreneurs, thanks for your understanding. Best Regards Sir. Osemwengie Victor Odion MD/CEO, Hybridteck Global Business Consult. Register Here

BREAKING : Buhari signs PIB into law

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) 2021 into law. Working from home in five days quarantine as required by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 after returning from London on Friday August 13, the President assented to the Bill Monday August 16, in his determination to fulfill his constitutional duty. Working from home in five days quarantine as required by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 after returning from London on Friday August 13, the President assented to the Bill Monday August 16, in his determination to fulfill his constitutional duty.   The ceremonial part of the new legislation will be done on Wednesday, after the days of mandatory isolation would have been fulfilled.   The Petroleum Industry Act provides legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for the Nigerian petroleum industry, the development of host communities, and related matters.   The Senate had passed the Bill on July 15, 2021,...

Full list: Senate gives condition for creation of 20 new states

Full list: Senate gives condition for creation of 20 new states Sodiq Oyeleke 8 August 2021 Kindly share this story: File copy: Senate The Nigeria Senate has given conditions for the  creation of 20 new states  in the country. The conditions were contained in a statement by the Senate Spokesperson and Chairman, Senate Committee of Media and Public Affairs, Ajibola Basiru. In the statement titled, ‘Senate Committee did not propose the creation of 20 New States’, Bashiru said the senate will okay the creation of states if “there is compliance with the provisions of section 8 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic as amended”. Among the provisions of the section are having a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area; and approval by a two-thirds majority of members of each House of the National Assembly. The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to a media report that the Senate Committee of Review of 1999 Constitution has proposed the...