{
  "id": 11766290,
  "title": "Lagos offers N30m grants to 10 young entrepreneurs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lagos-offers-n30m-grants-to-10-young-entrepreneurs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T20:54:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-offers-n30m-grants-to-10-young-entrepreneurs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has announced that the state government will award N30 million grants to 10 young entrepreneurs participating in the 2026 Amplifier Business Clinic. This initiative aims to empower young people and help them turn their skills and hobbies into sustainable businesses, contributing to the state's economic growth. Permanent Secretary Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the grant is an increase from the N20 million awarded previously and that it is just one component of the programme, as beneficiaries will also receive mentorship from professionals in their respective sectors.",
  "summary": "The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has said the state government will award N30m grants to 10 young entrepreneurs under the 2026 Amplifier Business Clinic. This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday. According to the statement, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, said the programme was Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Lagos offers N30m grants to 10 young entrepreneurs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lagos-offers-n30m-grants-to-10-young-entrepreneurs-11766850",
        "published": "2026-10-03T20:56:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}