Telecel Ghana’s Head of Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr Alfred Neizer, has called for a stronger national effort to convert Ghana’s improved financial access in rural areas into deeper and …
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Marketers Applaud New Dangote Sugar Pack Sizes at Kano Trade Fair for Affordability and Convenience
Marketers and trade fair participants have endorsed the newly introduced sugar pack sizes by Dangote Sugar at the just-concluded Kano International Trade Fair, praising the products for their convenience, user-friendly …
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FCMB Named Nigeria’s Best SME Bank for 2025 as Lending to Small Businesses Rises
First City Monument Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. The bank received the recognition after emerging as …
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Alternative Bank Pledges Stronger Support for Nigeria’s Export Growth at 2025 Trade Fair
The Alternative Bank has renewed its commitment to boosting Nigeria’s export trade by offering non-interest financing solutions to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The bank made this pledge during the …
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Africa’s $100bn SME Credit Gap Pushes Banks, Telcos and Fintechs into Unusual Partnerships
Africa’s growing $100 billion credit shortfall for small and medium enterprises is forcing banks, telecom operators, and fintech companies across the continent to work together in ways that were unthinkable …
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Eleganza Industries Unveils Nationwide Expansion Plan to Boost Access
Eleganza Industries Limited has announced a nationwide expansion strategy aimed at increasing access to its wide range of locally manufactured products while creating new opportunities for distributors, retailers, and contract …
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BankingBusinessDevelopmentEntrepreneurshipNigeriaSMEsWomen Empowerment
FCMB’s SheVentures Hosts 2025 Networking Summit to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
First City Monument Bank has strengthened its support for women-led businesses through its flagship initiative, SheVentures, by successfully hosting the 2025 SheVentures Networking Summit in Lagos. The gathering brought together …
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Lagos SME Bootcamp Empowers Over 700 Entrepreneurs With Training
The Lagos SME Bootcamp has empowered more than 700 small business owners during the 8th edition of its annual programme held recently in Lagos. The three-day event focused on major …
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Kingdom Bank Opens New Branch on Tom Mboya Street to Support Nairobi SMEs
Kingdom Bank has expanded its presence in Nairobi with a new branch on Tom Mboya Street, bringing its SME-focused banking model closer to the city’s busy traders and professionals. The …
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FG to Begin New Tax Acts in 2026, Promises Broad Consultation with Businesses – Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has assured that the Federal Government will maintain open consultation with business leaders and stakeholders ahead of …