ENTERPRISE54 – The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and her co-venturers are calling for applications for its 2014 SNEPCo LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme for Lagos State.

SNEPCo LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme is a youth enterprise development programme which provides startup capital and training for youths aged between 18 and 35 to start businesses along the agriculture, manufacture, retail or wholesale value chain.

Since its inception in 2003, Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria has provided 2,748 young people in the Niger Delta with funding to start and grow their businesses. Due to increasing demand, the programme has been expanded to Lagos.

Applicants for the Lagos State edition must be residents with a desire to establish or have existing business in the state. The applicant must also have at least higher education qualifications.

The programme would include a pitch competition, capacity development forum, incubation and support services and awards.

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The deadline for applications to the 2014 SNEPCo LiveWIRE Nigeria Programme (for Lagos State) is Thursday 30th October 2014.

Click here to apply.