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Event Catering Service for Corporate Meetings

Offer bespoke catering services to busy corporate teams for their meetings and events. Charge ₦50,000 per event for a minimum of 10 people

Monthly Potential
₦200k–₦500k
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capital Needed
₦500,000
Income Period
Per Month
🧠 Skills You'll Need
catering event planning food safety
📍 Works Best In
Lagos Abuja
🚀 How to Get Started
  1. 1
    Register with the National Association of Catering and Event Professionals (NACEP) for ₦20,000
  2. 2
    Develop a menu tailored to corporate events with prices starting at ₦2,000 per head
  3. 3
    Invest in essential equipment like refrigerated vans and cooking utensils
  4. 4
    Partner with event planners and venues to offer bundled services
  5. 5
    Create a website and social media presence to showcase services and pricing
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💰 Ways to Fund This
National MSME Awards Grant (FG "Renewed Hope for MSMEs")
₦100,000–₦5,000,000
Grant
Registered or registering Nigerian MSME (CAC registration usually required or fast-tracked). Application windows open periodically, not year-round.
📊 Non-repayable grant — no interest, no repayment.
SMEDAN Programmes (free registration, training, grant windows)
₦0–₦3,000,000
Government Fund
Nigerian-owned micro or small business. Free CAC business name registration via the CAC-SMEDAN partnership is a common entry point.
📊 Varies by scheme — many components are free or grant-based; some link to subsidized loans.
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank — AGSMEIS (Agri-Business/SME Investment Scheme)
₦500,000–₦10,000,000
Microloan
Nigerian SME or agribusiness owner; must complete a NIRSAL-approved Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) training and get a completion certificate before disbursement.
📊 9% per annum interest (non-interest/Sharia-compliant option also available) — well below commercial or fintech rates. Up to 18-month moratorium before repayment starts.
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank — Targeted Credit Facility (TCF)
₦50,000–₦25,000,000
Microloan
Nigerian household, micro-enterprise, or small business; originally COVID-era, has continued as a general SME/household facility — confirm current status before applying.
📊 5% per annum interest — among the cheapest business credit available in Nigeria.
⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.
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