Pulse

Opportunities, events and social enterprise news for Lagos.

Opportunities

Federal government opens $110M iDICE debt-financing window

expires ongoing (rolling applications)
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CrossPoint Innovate INNOVATE 2026 grant program

expires check official site for current cycle
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Lagos Innovates Female Founders & Funders III programme

expires applications closed 2026-04-04; cohort announced 2026-04-15
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Lagos State Innovation Bill reframes ecosystem support

expires ongoing (policy implementation)
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LSETF loan programme 2026/2027 open

expires ongoing (rolling)
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Lagos CARES Grant Q2 2026 application window

expires Q2 2026 (see LSETF portal for exact dates)
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Nigeria's logistics sector projected to exceed ₦2 trillion

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Flutterwave acquires Mono; valuation hits $3B

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Nigeria's digital economy projected to reach $18.3B in 2026

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John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History reopening

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Techstars ARM Labs Lagos accelerator applications open

expires check Techstars site for current cohort dates
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APWEN Lagos unveils innovation and resource hub

expires n/a (ongoing facility)
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Events

Ake Arts & Book Festival 14th edition announced

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-21

Epic Fashion Week 2026 to showcase 50+ designers

2026 (specific dates on organizer site)

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