NANS President, Babatunde Akinteye. Photo: NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its entrepreneurship programme, NANSInnovate, offering student entrepreneurs an opportunity to compete for funding to grow their businesses.

The NANS National President, Akinteye Babatunde, announced the opening of applications in a Monday statement inviting Nigerian students with business ideas or existing ventures to participate in the programme.

According to the association, the initiative is designed to identify and support students running businesses across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria.

Afeez said the programme would provide a platform for student entrepreneurs to present their ideas before investors, business leaders and industry experts.