The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria, has announced plans to train 50 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector through a …
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NPA Boss Urges Traders to Tap into Simplified Export Processes
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has called on Nigerian traders, exporters, and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the newly simplified export processes put …
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Forex Wahala: Nigerian SMEs Struggle as Naira Crisis Deepens
Small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria are groaning under the weight of the forex crisis as the naira continues to fall and the foreign exchange market remains unstable. For many …
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SMEs Must Embrace Innovation to Survive – Demola Aderibigbe
The Chief Executive Officer of Lalaa Consulting, Mr. Demola Aderibigbe, has said that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria must begin to apply creativity and innovation in their businesses …
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OPS urges reduced interest rates to boost growth
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from its current 27.50 per cent to encourage economic growth. …
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Flour Mills boosts local content development and promotes SMEs through Innovation competition
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has announced the commencement and call for applications in the second edition of its ‘Prize for Innovation” competition. The annual competition, which started in 2021, …
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KCB Bank has set aside Sh250bn to Fund Women Entrepreneurs in the Country
KCB Bank Kenya has unveiled a Sh250 billion fund for women entrepreneurs in the country in line with its role of spurring economic growth in the country. The fund which …
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ResponsAbility Investments AG Signs Sh606.6 Million with AGF to insure loan to Small Businesses
Impact investor responsAbility Investments AG has signed a deal worth Sh606.6 million ($5 million) with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to insure loans issued to small businesses. The facility will increase …
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Federal Government plans to restructure NYSC to include a diaspora scheme
The Federal Government of Nigeria said plans are underway to restructure the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) to include a diaspora support scheme. This was disclosed by Finance Minister Dr. Zainab …
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Absa Bank and MasterCard Foundation to grant ¢2.5m to Fintech/Agritech Startups
Absa Bank Ghana has announced a ¢2.5 million grant to support businesses in the Fintech and Agritech industry. The initiative is part of the Absa Young Africa Works programme, in …