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Cohort update 14 Aug 2026 4 min read

SBMP welcomes its newest cohort of 40 young women entrepreneurs

Forty mentees from across Nigeria have joined the programme this cycle — each paired with a mentor and a personalised growth plan. Here's what the first weeks look like.

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Alumni 22 Jul 2026

How three SBMP alumni scaled their businesses in a year

From informal trading to registered ventures — the practical steps that made the difference.

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Workshops 05 Jul 2026

Inside the financial management workshop with SBMP mentors

What mentees actually learned about cash flow, pricing, and planning for the months ahead.

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Grant 18 Jun 2026

Applications open for the next round of grant funding

Up to ₦10,000,000 is available to top-performing mentees. Here's who can apply and how.

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Community 02 Jun 2026

Meet the mentors joining the next cycle

A snapshot of the founders, executives, and specialists stepping into the mentor role.

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