SMEs’
27 Jan
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host a Knowledge Series webinar specifically dedicated to informing and educating small and medium business owners on the 2024 withholding Tax Regulations recently implemented by the Federal Government.
2 Jan
The National Association of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (NASME) says the sub-sector is optimistic of impactful government policies in 2025. The Oyo State Chairman, NASME, Prince John Karunwi, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Thursday. According to him, the government made some efforts to improve the…
30 Nov
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25 Nov
The Kano State Government has concluded plans to strengthen the state’s economy and boost Small Scale Enterprises with a N25 billion small-scale entrepreneurs support loan. With about 70 per cent of the funds allocated to entrepreneurs, the initiative is poised to promote economic growth and development in Kano State. Making this known, the Commissioner for…
25 Nov
The Bank of Industry (BoI) said it had disbursed about N107 billion to over 1.5 million small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), a figure it originally hoped to cover this year.
23 Nov
In a bid to enhance Nigeria’s economic landscape, Wema Bank has empowered no fewer than 40 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through its pioneering Wema Export Trade Academy.
20 Nov
In light of the current economic situation in the country, business experts have emphasised the importance of capacity building for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to survive and thrive.
19 Nov
In a bid to enhance Nigeria's economic landscape, Wema Bank has empowered no fewer than 40 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through its pioneering Wema Export Trade Academy.
18 Nov
The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) said a total of over $200 million has been marked to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the Nigeria Philanthropy Office (NPO), established by the Presidency and private sector funding initiatives.
14 Nov
The president of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME), Dr. Ebiekure Jasper Eradiri, has said the continental
12 Nov
A recent study by Adegoke reveals that small- and medium-scale construction firms (SMEs) face significant obstacles that affect their operational efficiency and project performance. The research, conducted as part of an in-depth investigation into the sector, sheds light on the barriers hampering SME success and suggests ways to improve performance. In the study, Adegoke examined…
9 Nov
WEMA Bank has unveiled the Wema Export Trade Academy, a comprehensive training programme designed to equip Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the skills and tools necessary to succeed in global trade.
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