A ₦50,000 grant for Nigerian nano businesses
A Nigerian government grant for nano and micro enterprises to buy equipment, improve the business and support local job creation.
Use when
You run a very small Nigerian business and need a small, non-repayable equipment or workforce grant.
Skip when
You need startup-scale capital, cannot document a business, or cannot meet the job-creation condition.
Status (20 Aug 2026): the official SMEDAN page has a live register-interest form and no published closing date. Award: fixed ₦50,000 grant. Condition: the beneficiary is expected to employ one person. Intended for nano businesses at LGA level; prepare CAC and business details.
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