The SA to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson during a media briefing on Tuesday in AbujaThe Federal Government plans to disburse over N1 billion to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises under the 2026 National MSME Awards. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. Adekunle-Johnson said the awards portal would open on April 7 and close on May 7, urging MSMEs nationwide to submit applications. He said the 2026 edition, tagged “Renewed Hope for MSMEs,” would prioritise financial grants to support business growth. “This year, we are focusing more on funding, giving grants that can directly support and grow MSME businesses.

Source: Punch March 31, 2026 13:39 UTC