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 — 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.
26 focused modules.
YEDP combines interactive online learning, enterprise incubation, mentoring, business advisory, peer learning, sector case studies, business clinics and a final business pitch presentation — delivered across 26 focused weekly modules.
Business Idea Conception, Nurturing, Development and Registration
Business Proposal Development, Packaging and Presentation
Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis and Appraisal (Part One: Market, Operations and Finance)
Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis and Appraisal (Part Two: Technology, Environment, Legal and Sustainability)
Business Principles, Ethics, Values and Corporate Governance
Enterprise Schedule Planning and Workplan Development
Procurement Planning and Management of Goods and Supplies
Strategic Negotiation Skills for Entrepreneurs and Enterprise Managers
Enterprise Contract Agreement Drafting, Administration, and Execution
Enterprise Operation Legal Counselling and Advisory
Enterprise Staffing, Performance Audit, and Reward System
Business Inputs Cost Analysis versus Revenue and Profitability Analysis
Financial Prudence and Discipline for Entrepreneurs
Enterprise Financial Records Maintenance and Regulatory Compliances
Business Grants, Credit, Loan Sourcing and Management
Results-Driven Marketing Strategies
Enterprise Content Creation and Digital Marketing
Business and Social Networking for Entrepreneurs
Cutting-Edge Customer Relationship Management
Continuous Creativity and Innovation in Enterprise
Enterprise Report Writing Skills
ICT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deployment in Enterprise Management
Enterprise Risk Forecasting, Mitigation and Management
Enterprises Merger and Partnership
Enterprise Succession Planning
Health Management Tips for Entrepreneurs
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 Idea Conception, Nurturing, Development and Registration
- ✓Business Proposal Development, Packaging and Presentation
- ✓Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis and Appraisal (Part One: Market, Operations and Finance)
- ✓Enterprise Feasibility Diagnosis and Appraisal (Part Two: Technology, Environment, Legal and Sustainability)
- ✓Business Principles, Ethics, Values and Corporate Governance
- ✓Enterprise Schedule Planning and Workplan Development
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.
- Catering services
- Small shops & snacks
- Bakeries & confectionery
- Restaurants & canteens
- Beverage production
- Food vending
- Crop farming
- Poultry & livestock
- Fish & Aquaculture
- Agro-processing
- Bee-keeping
- Nursery plants
- Fashion businesses
- Hair & barbing salons
- Make-up & nail studios
- Perfume & cosmetic retail
- Laundry & dry cleaning
- Provision stores
- Boutiques
- Supermarkets
- Electronics & Accessories
- Book/gift shops
- Building materials
- Graphics & web design
- Social media marketing
- Software & Data services
- E-commerce
- Printing & business support
- Tutoring & lessons
- Training centres
- Daycare & nursery
- Language & computer schools
- Coaching services
- Soap & detergent
- Tissue & paper
- Paints & cleaning products
- Furniture & leather products
- Packaging materials
- Property management
- Estate management
- Building trades
- Interior finishing
- Facility & cleaning services
- Delivery & courier services
- Taxi & car hire
- Haulage
- Dispatch services
- Car wash & auto care
- Photography & videography
- Event planning & decorations
- DJ & MC services
- Content creation
- Animation & Signage
- Pharmacies
- Medical laboratory services
- Home care services
- Herbal/natural products
- Fitness & wellness
- Solar installation
- Recycling & waste services
- Organic fertilizer
- Water supply services
- Battery charging
- POS/agency banking
- Telecom agent services
- Recruitment & travel services
- Bookkeeping support
- Business support services
- Pottery & ceramics
- Bead & jewelry
- Painting & sculpture
- Souvenirs & gift items
- Frame & décor crafts
- Event equipment rental
- Funeral services
- Pet care services
- Community concierge services
- Locksmith services
- Cleaning services
- Pest control
- Plumbing & electrical
- Carpentry & welding
- Event decoration
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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- NGOs & philanthropistsWelcome
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Everything you want to know.
Answers to the questions we hear most about the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Programme.