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Apply Now: Pivot Challenge 2025 – Up to ₦50 Million Grant & Business Support for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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Pivot Challenge 2025 – ₦50 Million Grant & Business Support for Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

The Pivot Challenge is more than just a training program — it’s a digital transformation movement designed for Nigeria’s most resilient entrepreneurs: the traders, manufacturers, and visionaries shaping the future.

Whether you sell fabrics in Ariaria Market or run a thriving furniture workshop in Enugu, the Pivot Challenge will help you scale, digitize, and gain global visibility.

About the 2025 Program

This year, the Pivot Challenge will empower 3,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Southeastern Nigeria through a 7-week hybrid bootcamp that blends online learning with in-person support. Participants will receive the tools, mentorship, and market access needed to transform their businesses for the digital economy.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to MSMEs in Southeast Nigeria engaged in light manufacturing and trade, including:

  • Textiles & Garments – Clothing, fabrics, fashion accessories

  • Footwear Production – Shoes, sandals, leather products

  • Furniture Making – Wooden, metal, and upholstered furniture

  • Food Processing – Packaged snacks, beverages, canned goods

  • Cosmetics & Personal Care – Soaps, lotions, beauty products

  • Packaging Materials – Cartons, containers, labeling solutions

  • Household Goods – Kitchenware, décor, cleaning products

  • Paper Products – Stationery, notebooks, packaging paper

  • Electronic Assembly – Household gadgets and devices

  • Plastic Products – Toys, buckets, storage items

  • Retail & Wholesale Trade – Shops, supermarkets, distributors

  • Import/Export Businesses – Local and international trade

  • E-Commerce Stores – Online product sales

  • Market Traders – Small-scale vendors in local markets

  • Automobile Dealerships – Cars, parts, and accessories

  • Pharmaceutical Distribution – Medicines and medical supplies

  • Building Materials Supply – Cement, tiles, plumbing items

  • Agricultural Produce Trading – Grains, fruits, vegetables

  • Consumer Electronics Trading – Phones, gadgets, accessories

Program Benefits

Participants will receive:

  • Mentorship and expert business support

  • Free access to digital business tools

  • Media exposure and expanded market access

  • Equity-free funding to grow their businesses

Application Deadline: August 18, 2025
 Click Here to Apply

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Retail Sales & Cash Management Executive (Female Applicants Only)

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We’re looking for a smart, reliable, and customer-focused Sales Executive/Cashier to join our thriving retail outlet in Chevron, Lekki, Lagos.

Location: Chevron, Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₦100,000 Monthly

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.

  • Provide outstanding customer service and product assistance.

  • Maintain accurate daily sales and cash records.

  • Organize stock displays and ensure timely restocking.

  • Keep the sales area neat, organized, and inviting.

  • Report discrepancies or issues to the line manager promptly.

  • Support inventory and stock management activities.

Requirements:

  • HND or BSc in a relevant field.

  • 2–3 years of proven experience in sales or cashier roles.

  • Excellent communication and basic arithmetic skills.

  • Honest, dependable, and detail-oriented.

  • Must live in or near Chevron, Lekki (applications outside this location will not be considered).

How to Apply:
Send your CV via WhatsApp to 0812 778 7352 with the job title as your subject.

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Office & Operations Coordinator – Growing Food & Gift Brand (Female Applicants Only)

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We are urgently recruiting a proactive and smart Admin Officer to join our thriving SME Food & Gift Company located in Ogudu. This role offers ₦80,000 monthly salary and accommodation for the right candidate.

Work Schedule: Tuesdays – Sundays

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Managing Director’s day-to-day operations.

  • Supervise team members and oversee smooth business operations.

  • Handle essential administrative functions.

Requirements:

  • OND/HND/B.A. in a related field or equivalent experience.

  • 6 months – 1 year of prior relevant experience.

  • Computer literate and tech-savvy.

  • Highly proactive with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:
Send your CV to [email protected] using the job title as the email subject.

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Apply Now: GET Compass Grant Program – Up to ₦150 Million for Nigerian MSMEs

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GET Compass Grant & GETAccelerated Program – Funding and Growth Support for Nigerian MSMEs

The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) is pleased to announce the launch of the 4th cohort of its flagship GETAccelerated Program, a transformative initiative aimed at driving innovation and economic growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem.

Building on the success of previous cohorts — in which 20 startups received over ₦150 million in equity–free funding and business support — this year’s program will support 10 outstanding founders, providing them with the tools, funding, and resources needed to scale their ventures.

Alongside this, the GET Compass Grant Program offers up to ₦2,000,000 in equity-free grants for small and medium-sized businesses, empowering entrepreneurs to expand their operations and enhance business processes through targeted support programs.

What the Program Offers

Financial Support
Access equity-free funding to scale and grow your business.

Mentorship
Receive one-on-one guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals.

Networking Opportunities
Connect with a vibrant community of innovators, investors, and business leaders.

Capacity Building
Participate in workshops that improve strategic thinking, technical capabilities, and business acumen.

Market Access
Gain insights and support to successfully enter and thrive in new markets.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years or older

  • Own a business registered and operating in Nigeria

  • Run a business that is no more than 3 years old

  • Be able to attend a 2-week workshop in Lagos

  • Demonstrate that the business is active and operational

Ready to scale your business and join a network of thriving Nigerian entrepreneurs?

Click HERE to Apply

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