Lagos, Nigeria – March 28, 2025 – Big news for women running businesses in Nigeria! The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) just kicked off the GROWHer Accelerator Programme 2025. It’s all about helping women like you grow your business, reach new customers, and grab some funding. Applications are open now, but you’ve got until April 4, 2025 to get in—don’t sleep on this!
What’s This All About?
This programme is made for women who mean business—literally! It’s here to give you a boost with cool stuff like:
- Mentors Who Know Their Stuff: Get tips from pros who’ve been there, done that.
- Easy Training: Learn practical skills to make your business better.
- New Friends: Meet investors and other women bosses like you.
- Money Help: Find ways to get cash to grow bigger.
- More Customers: Get tools to show off your stuff to more people.
It’s not just help—it’s a chance to level up your game and make Nigeria proud!
Who Can Join?
SMEDAN wants women with businesses that are ready to grow. Here’s what you need:
- A business with a product or service that’s good to go.
- Run or started by a woman aged 18–50.
- Been around for at least three years (some say two—check with SMEDAN to be safe).
- Got an active business bank account.
- Based and registered in Nigeria.
How Do I Apply?
Ready? Here’s what to send:
- CAC Certificate (shows your business is legit)
- Proof You Own It (like a Share Certificate)
- ID (like a Passport or Driver’s License)
- Bank Statement (last six months)
- Brochure (what you sell)
- Short Plan (two pages max about your goals)
Email it all to growher@smedan.gov.ng by April 4, 2025. Do it early if you can! Want more info? Peek at https://smedan.gov.ng/our-programs/growher/.
Why You Should Jump In
You’ve got one week left—crazy, right? This programme is your ticket to making your business bigger and better. Need cash? Want more customers? Just want to learn? GROWHer’s got you. SMEDAN’s all about lifting up women like you, and this is your shot.
Don’t Wait!
Deadline’s April 4, 2025. Send your stuff to growher@smedan.gov.ng and join the crew of awesome women growing their businesses. Check the SMEDAN site for more. Let’s do this—your business is ready to soar!