We're closing the Skills-Capital Gap by training, funding, and connecting the next generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs and professionals. No more potential wasted due to lack of opportunity.
SANKOF was founded to solve Nigeria's most pressing economic challenge: The gap between talent and opportunity. Millions possess the drive but lack the practical skills and capital to build sustainable businesses.
We operate at the intersection of education and venture capital—identifying raw talent, refining it with real-world business acumen, and empowering it with strategic funding. Our "Street MBA" approach ensures learning translates directly to earning.
By 2030, we aim to have created a sustainable economic ecosystem that transforms 1 million Nigerians from job seekers to job creators.
"Potential is evenly distributed across Nigeria. Opportunity is not. We exist to bridge that gap."
The barrier holding back millions of talented Nigerians from economic prosperity.
Nigeria produces some of the world's most talented and resourceful individuals, yet millions remain trapped in cycles of unemployment and underemployment. The problem isn't a lack of ambition—it's a systemic gap between skill acquisition and capital access.
Traditional education provides certificates but not capital. Banks require collateral that startups don't have. Investors seek proven track records that first-time entrepreneurs can't show. This creates a paralysis where talent remains potential, never becoming enterprise.
A three-dimensional model addressing education, capital, and employment simultaneously.
Unlike traditional institutions that separate education from funding, we combine them. Learning leads directly to earning opportunities through our monthly Capital Grant Fund.
We bridge the visibility gap. Top performers are inducted into our Elite Talent Pool, giving them exposure and a competitive advantage when connecting with industry leaders.
A three-tier system designed to move individuals from potential to prosperity through integrated education, strategic capital grants, and elite industry exposure.
Practical, localized business training in English and Nigerian languages. Our "Street MBA" curriculum focuses on profit calculation, inventory management, and digital literacy for real-world application.
We deploy capital strategically through monthly Capital Grant Fund and business grants. Top performers receive direct funding to launch or scale their ventures—because certificates don't stock shelves.
We bridge the visibility gap. Top scorers are inducted into our Elite Talent Pool, gaining exposure and a competitive edge when connecting with potential employers and mentors.
Register and purchase your Challenge Course (₦11,250). This is your entry fee into the cohort.
Study the "Street MBA" course guide on your phone and pass the assessment. Score 90% or higher to qualify.
Top qualifiers enter the Capital Grant Fund. Grant Recipients receive their Capital Grants on the 28th of the month.
We bridge the gap between education and enterprise. Top graduates of our "Street MBA" curriculum automatically qualify for equity-free business funding.
₦250,000
Capital deployed every month
Funding is not a lottery. It is a disbursement awarded to students who score in the Top 5% of the monthly assessment cohort.
Merit-Based Disbursement₦100,000
Max single grant per student
Funds secured & audited by Paystack
The SANKOF effect: real stories of transformation from across Nigeria.
From classrooms to boardrooms, our graduates gain the professional edge needed to stand out and secure roles in a competitive market.
Over 500 small businesses restocked and expanded with our trade settlement grants.
Participants report an average 300% increase in income within 6 months.
A thriving community of 5,000+ entrepreneurs and professionals across Nigeria.
Whether you're a student seeking opportunity, an entrepreneur needing capital, or a corporation looking for talent—there's a place for you in the SANKOF ecosystem.
"I founded SANKOF because I saw a disconnect across our nation. From Lagos to Kano, we have universities churning out brilliant graduates, and we have a market craving innovation—but there was no bridge between them.
SANKOF is not just an academy. It is a national venture engine. We don't just teach business; we back Nigerian talent with the capital to build it. This is our promise to every student who walks through our digital doors."