(NAIAJA TV/FMG) – Folorunso Alakija, founder of Flourish Africa, has announced that applications are now open for the Flourish Africa Business and Life Skills Programme 2026 — Cohort 5, a 1.3 billion naira grant aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
In her remarks announcing the call, Alakija said: “The Flourish Africa Grant Cohort 5 is now open. If you’re a woman running a business and you meet the criteria, this opportunity is for you. I have always believed in the strength of women; to build with vision, lead with purpose, and create lasting impact.”
According to the programme details, the grant is targeted at female entrepreneurs aged 18 to 50 whose businesses have been operating for at least 12 months and are based in Abuja, Lagos, or Port Harcourt. Women who have previously participated in or benefited from Flourish Africa training or grants are not eligible.
Alakija described Flourish Africa as a platform “designed to equip you with the knowledge, funding, and support required to grow what you’ve started,” asking applicants: “So, what’s next for you: growth, expansion, or doing more with what you already have?”
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Applications must be submitted via www.flourishafrica.com/apply. Interested entrepreneurs should sign up with their email, verify their account, and follow the on-screen prompts to begin the process. The deadline is 12 April 2026.
“Take that step. Don’t let this pass you by,” Alakija urged, directing applicants to the link in @flourish_africa’s bio.
