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Friday, January 22, 2016

World Bank Scholarship for Women entrepreneurs program, Women X



The World Bank is awarding Scholarship to Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria to learn at the Enterprise Development Centre.

The Enterprise Development Centre, Pan- Atlantic University in collaboration with The World Bank will
  • Provide practical Business Education through a blended learning approach (online and in- class training)
  • Help strengthen Female Entrepreneurs network
  • Offer Mentoring
  • Create linkages between financial institutions and Female Entrepreneurs.
Selection criteria will be as follows:

A. Company must be owned / managed by a woman

B. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation)

C. The Enterprise must have high growth potential

D. High local content will be an advantage

How to Apply

Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility

Check that you are qualified to apply. See the selection criteria.


Step 2 – Register

Click here to register if you have not already done so

You will receive a confirmation email from "Women X" with all the details you will need to log in.

Step 3 – Complete Application

Once you have successfully registered, log in and click the “Start Application” button on the Start Application Tab on this page. To return to your application, click the “save and continue” button and come back to it at any time. Once you are done with your application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us.

Step 4 – Keep Informed


After the closing date you will be notified if you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the competition. Constantly check the Women X Programme homepage for regular updates.

To be eligible for this program you need to:

1. Own a business in Nigeria.

2. Operate a business in a high-growth sector.

3. Business must be owned/managed by a woman.

4. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation).

Application Process

To apply, please follow step 2 and 3 above

The deadline for application is January 30, 2016. We will evaluate applications as they arrive, and make decisions on a rolling basis. Thus, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Selection process will start in January 2016

For questions, please contact Adeola on 08174583169 or send a mail to womenx@pau.edu.ng


Thursday, January 21, 2016

Get 1 Million Naira grant in Prof Pat Utomi @ 60 Business Plan Competition





Three small businesses will be rewarded with a total of N2,250,000;
First Prize: N1,000,000
Second Prize: N750,000
Third Prize: N500,000
This is your chance to get funding for that business idea you have always had.


Winners will also have a unique opportunity to pitch their ideas to a group of potential investors at a luncheon to mark the celebration.
Click here to download the application form.
source: cfagbata.com