From ideas and
side hustles to
sustainable enterprises.
The Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme (YEDP) is a six-month online enterprise development and business incubation programme for young Nigerians aged 18–40 — designed by the School of Enterprise Management, Ibadan Business School.
Built for Nigeria's enterprise moment.
YEDP is a direct response to the scale of youth opportunity in Nigeria — equipping the next generation with the skills, knowledge and attitude to build businesses that last.
Online-first delivery via BigBlueButton — accessible from any device, anywhere in Nigeria.
One ₦50,000 fee per level unlocks every course in that level.
Free post-programme MSME advisory: legal, bookkeeping, recruitment & branding.
Curriculum mapped to 16 high-growth enterprise sectors driving Nigeria's economy.
Six modules.
One enterprise-ready you.
YEDP combines interactive online learning, enterprise incubation, mentoring, business advisory, peer learning, sector case studies, business clinics and a final business pitch presentation.
Idea & opportunity discovery
Move from interest or side hustle into a validated business model with a clear value proposition.
Market & customer acquisition
Target market segmentation, branding, social media and WhatsApp-driven digital selling.
Sales & growth discipline
Selling skills, negotiation, handling objections, closing and market expansion.
Financial literacy
Costing & pricing, bookkeeping, cash flow and separating personal from business finance.
Operations & SOPs
Daily operations, supplier sourcing, productivity, risk and continuity planning.
Legal & regulatory basics
CAC business registration, taxes, contracts, consumer protection and digital payment safety.
Three progressive levels. One programme.
Each module is a stand-alone learning unit. You earn an online certificate at the end of every module.
Foundations of enterprise.
Build the entrepreneurial mindset, validate your idea and master the day-to-day discipline of running a small business.
- ✓Business model & idea validation
- ✓Marketing & customer acquisition
- ✓Sales & growth fundamentals
- ✓Financial management & record keeping
- ✓Operations & business management
- ✓Legal & regulatory basics (CAC, tax, contracts)
Built for 16 enterprise sectors.
From side hustlers and skill-based artisans to founders of small enterprises — YEDP is structured around the realities of the Nigerian MSME ecosystem.
- POS / agency banking
- Telecom agent services
- Recruitment & travel
- Bookkeeping support
- Pottery & ceramics
- Bead & jewelry
- Painting & sculpture
- Souvenirs & gifts
- Event equipment rental
- Funeral services
- Pet care services
- Locksmith services
- Cleaning services
- Pest control
- Plumbing & electrical
- Carpentry & welding
- Pharmacies
- Medical lab services
- Home care services
- Fitness & wellness
- Solar installation
- Recycling & waste
- Organic fertilizer
- Battery charging
From sign-up to a growth-ready enterprise.
Basic Level begins 1 July 2026 and ends December 2026. Each module is ₦50,000.
Register any day
Continuous intake — sign up online whenever you're ready to start.
New cohort begins
Cohorts commence every month so you never wait long to start learning.
Basic Level
Foundations: idea validation, marketing, sales, finance, operations, legal.
Intermediate Level
Scale your business with stronger systems, brand and financial management.
Advanced Level
Strategy, governance, fundraising and a final capstone business pitch.
Beyond the classroom — we keep building with you.
YEDP doesn't end when the course ends. As an MSME Incubator Hub, Ibadan Business School offers six fully free consultation services that help small and medium businesses become financially organised, legally compliant, operationally efficient, better staffed, and positioned for sustainable growth.
Affordable. Modular.
Transparent.
Sponsor a youth. Shape a future.
Sponsor cohorts of youths aged 18–40 to participate in this enterprise development programme. Show that you're youth-friendly by funding one or more candidates today.
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Everything you want to know.
Answers to the questions we hear most about the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme.