# ntei.org.ng > Naija Tailors Empowerment Initiative ## Posts - [How Nigerian Fashion Businesses Can Build, Market, and Grow Their Brand Using WhatsApp Business](https://ntei.org.ng/whatsapp-business-for-fashion-business-nigeria/): The Nigerian fashion industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. - [Google Business Profile for Fashion Businesses in Nigeria: Why Every Tailor and Fashion Brand Needs It](https://ntei.org.ng/google-business-profile-for-fashion-businesses-in-nigeria-why-every-tailor-and-fashion-brand-needs-it/): The Nigerian fashion industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Africa. - [How To Start Ready To Wear Clothing Brand In Nigeria: A Step By Step Guide](https://ntei.org.ng/how-to-start-ready-to-wear-clothing-brand-in-nigeria/): The Nigerian fashion industry is estimated to be worth $4–6 billion, making it one of the largest creative sectors in Africa. - [Beginner’s Guide to Handling and Shipping Bespoke(Custom Made) Clothing Orders from Nigeria to the U.S.](https://ntei.org.ng/beginners-guide-to-handling-and-shipping-bespokecustom-made-clothing-orders-from-nigeria-to-the-u-s/): As of 2023, there are nearly 2.8 million African-born immigrants living in the United States, representing a rapidly growing population. - [APPLY: NTEI Youth Training Program Nigeria 2026](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-youth-training-program-nigeria-2026/): Naija Tailors Empowerment Initiative (NTEI) is a Nigerian NGO based in Abuja, founded in 2025. - [The Impact of Trump Tariffs on Nigerian Fashion Brands Exporting to the U.S](https://ntei.org.ng/the-impact-of-trump-tariffs-on-nigerian-fashion-brands-exporting-to-the-u-s/): In August 2025, the Trump administration imposed a 15% tariff on Nigerian imports, impacting sectors like fashion by increasing costs for apparel exported to the U.S. - [How To Create A Business Plan For Your RTW Clothing Business in Nigeria](https://ntei.org.ng/how-to-create-a-business-plan-for-your-rtw-clothing-business-in-nigeria/): Starting a Ready-to-Wear (RTW) clothing business in Nigeria or anywhere in Africa is an exciting venture. - [Apply: Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme](https://ntei.org.ng/apply-tony-elumelu-foundation-opens-2026-entrepreneurship-programme/): 1 January 2026 — The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has officially launched applications for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, inviting driven young entrepreneurs from all 54 African nations to apply through TEFConnect. - [Everything You Need to Know About Nigeria’s Ready-to-Wear Clothing Value Chain](https://ntei.org.ng/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nigerias-ready-to-wear-clothing-value-chain/): Nigeria’s ready-to-wear (RTW) clothing industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country’s creative economy. - [Challenges Faced By Ready To Wear Clothing Businesses In Nigeria](https://ntei.org.ng/challenges-faced-by-ready-to-wear-clothing-businesses-in-nigeria/): Starting a ready to wear clothing business in Nigeria can be very profitable if done right, Nigeria has a huge market with estimated population of over 234 million people that are highly fashionable. - [How To Create A Strong Brand Identity For Your RTW Clothing Business In Nigeria](https://ntei.org.ng/how-to-create-a-strong-brand-identity-for-your-rtw-clothing-business-in-nigeria/): Brand identity is the collection of all visible and conceptual elements a company creates to present itself to the public. - [How to Choose The Perfect Niche For Your Ready-To-Wear (RTW) Clothing Business In Nigeria](https://ntei.org.ng/how-to-choose-the-perfect-niche-for-your-ready-to-wear-clothing-business-in-nigeria/): Starting a ready-to-wear (RTW) clothing business in Nigeria can be exciting and profitable, but one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right niche. - [Why You Should Start A Ready To Wear (RTW) Clothing Business In Nigeria](https://ntei.org.ng/why-you-should-start-a-ready-to-wear-clothing-business-in-nigeria/): In the early 20th century, the ready-to-wear (RTW) clothing industry in Nigeria was almost non-existent. - [Why Nigeria Needs Its Own Standard Clothing Size: Benefits for Fashion, Tailoring and Ready-to-Wear Industry](https://ntei.org.ng/why-nigeria-needs-its-own-standard-clothing-size-benefits-for-fashion-tailoring-and-ready-to-wear-industry/): One of the biggest challenges in the Nigerian fashion industry is the lack of a standard clothing size system. - [What Is A Standard Clothing Size And It’s Importance In The Ready-To-Wear Clothing Industry](https://ntei.org.ng/what-is-a-standard-clothing-size-and-its-importance-in-the-ready-to-wear-clothing-industry/): In the fashion and apparel manufacturing world, one of the biggest challenges for brands, designers, tailors, retailers, and customers is clothing size standardization. - [Call For Applications For Nigerians: Creative Economy Development Fund(CEDF)](https://ntei.org.ng/call-for-applications-for-nigerians-creative-economy-development-fundcedf/): The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) is pleased to announce the rollout of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF), a landmark initiative approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) On 23 October 2024. ## Pages - [NTEI Sponsored Listicles](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-sponsored-listicles/) - [Register fashion business](https://ntei.org.ng/register-fashion-business/) - [thank you sponsor](https://ntei.org.ng/campaign/sponsor-a-trainee/thank-you-sponsor/): For Sponsoring a trainee and for believing in our mission, a life will be change because of your generosity. - [Sponsor a trainee](https://ntei.org.ng/campaign/sponsor-a-trainee/): Your support gives a trainee tailoring skills, tools, and confidence to build a better tomorrow. - [Goverment](https://ntei.org.ng/partner-with-us/goverment/) - [Training Partner Policy](https://ntei.org.ng/partner-with-us/ntei-training-partners/training-partner-policy/): These policies are established to ensure the safety, welfare, and professional development of all trainees under the NTEI Training Partnership Program, while also protecting NTEI from legal, reputational, and operational risks. - [NTEI Training Partners](https://ntei.org.ng/partner-with-us/ntei-training-partners/): Register online and join the NTEI membership program, select "Yes" when asked to become a training partner. - [Corporate](https://ntei.org.ng/partner-with-us/corporate/): Partner with NTEI to empower young talent, expand your impact, and grow your brand presence.Tap into a network of emerging fashion entrepreneurs and future industry leaders.Make real impact while building lasting business and community value. - [Donate](https://ntei.org.ng/donate/): Donate that equipment lying idle in your basement or support our new trainee graduate with new sewing equipment. Transparent, easy and quick. - [Register youths](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-youth-training-program/register-youths/) - [Thank you youth](https://ntei.org.ng/thank-you-youth/): Welcome to Naija Tailors Empowerment Initiative Youths Empowerment Program, Our screening team will respond to you within 14 working days via your registered email address, Submitting this form does not guarantee automatic selection. - [NTEI Youth Training Program](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-youth-training-program/): We believe every young Nigerian deserves the opportunity to learn a skill, build confidence, and create a sustainable income. - [Privacy policy](https://ntei.org.ng/privacy-policy/): At Naija Tailors Empowerment Initiative (NTEI), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, partners, and stakeholders. - [Thank you donate](https://ntei.org.ng/thank-you-donate/): Your donation have been received, we thank you for believing and supporting our mission, your donations will help us keep the NTEI network and programs running smoothly. - [Volunteer](https://ntei.org.ng/partner-with-us/volunteer/): Volunteering with NTEI is more than giving your time—it’s about building lives, preserving culture, and strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy.This is more than an NGO. - [Ntei membership program](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-membership-program/): Becoming a member of the Nigeria Tailors Empowerment Initiative (NTEI) connects you to a powerful network of verified tailors, fashion entrepreneurs, and trusted dealers in fabrics, sewing accessories, and sewing equipment. - [Thank you](https://ntei.org.ng/thank-you/): Welcome to NTEI family we are so happy to have you with us, NTEI Onboarding team are currently reviewing your application. - [Register](https://ntei.org.ng/register/) - [Development and Adoption Of The Nigeria Standard Clothing Size](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-advocacy/development-and-adoption-of-the-nigeria-standard-clothing-size/) - [Ntei Advocacy](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-advocacy/): Welcome to NTEI Advocacy dashboard here you will find all our active Advocacy , we want you to be part of our story, join the movement. - [Free resource](https://ntei.org.ng/free-resource/): Starting a Ready-to-Wear (RTW) clothing business in Nigeria or anywhere in Africa is an exciting venture. - [Tailor stack](https://ntei.org.ng/tailor-stack/) - [Tailor plug](https://ntei.org.ng/tailor-plug/): Tailor plug launched 2025, is Nigeria’s #1 marketplace for tailoring businesses. - [Ntei community](https://ntei.org.ng/home/ntei-community/): Join our ever-expanding Tailors’ Community and connect with the right people. - [NTEI Campaign](https://ntei.org.ng/campaign/): Donations are always appreciated, but there are many great ways to get involved. - [Ntei Events](https://ntei.org.ng/ntei-events/): Welcome to NTEI events dashboard here you will find our upcoming, active and completed events, we want you to be part of our story. - [About Us](https://ntei.org.ng/about-us/): Naija tailors empowerment initiative - NTEI was started in 2025 by a Nigerian tailor/serial entrepreneur and tech enthusiastic (Jude Daniel Onugwu) with over 20+ years experience in the Nigeria tailoring industry. - [Partner With Us](https://ntei.org.ng/partner-with-us/): Empower your youths with professional tailoring skills, equipments and grants using our transparent grant distribution system. - [Home](https://ntei.org.ng/): NTEI provides training in Monogram Design, Pattern making, sewing skills and techniques to Nigeria Youth. - [Contact Us](https://ntei.org.ng/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://ntei.org.ng/blog/) ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/ntei.org.ng/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)