SMEs’
13 Nov
In today's competitive business landscape, customer service is more critical than ever. As consumers demand top-notch service and personalization, small and medium-sized enterprises
12 Nov
As the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) crusade, tagged, Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW) ended yesterday, at Igbogbo Stadium, Ikorodu, Lagos, its Senior Pastor and initiator of CCRW, Matthew Ashimolowo..
9 Nov
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reiterated its commitment to help Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and across Africa to succeed and contribute meaningfully to their economies and the continent as a whole.
8 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will give N50 billion conditional grants to one million nano businesses between now and March 2024, in order to strengthen the Macro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprise (MSMEs) businesses capabilities and capacities in the country, as they are the live wire of the country’s economy. He said this in…
7 Nov
Founder, Tranis Novus Renewable Energy, Kehinde Olaleye, yesterday, lamented the extra burden on businesses caused by the price of energy in Nigeria.
1 Nov
To ensure sustainable food security in the country, Access Bank has invested over N200 billion, which has benefited over 10,000 persons across the agricultural business value chain.
26 Oct 2023
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have proven to be effective in halting poverty and pillars upon which the global economy rests.
25 Oct 2023
BERKSHIRE Finance Company Ltd., has partnered with Reohob Nigeria Limited to finance individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises in the acquisition and installation of renewable energy solar solutions.
3 Oct 2023
Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Bank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan will lead seasoned financial experts to address critical factors challenging entrepreneurship growth in the country.
23 Sep 2023
IRVIN Global and Investment Group has in over seven years of its existence empowered more than 10,000 individuals with tailored credit facilities needed for them to thrive in this present economic reality.
23 Sep 2023
Grooming Centre, a leading microfinance institution dedicated to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises, (SMEs) has won the prestigious 2023 Global SME Finance Awards as Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs category.
21 Sep 2023
Small businesses continue to exist because of their importance to the overall economy of nations. According to the World Bank, in emerging economies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make a substantial contribution, accounting for up to 40% of the national income (GDP). Van & Suddle (2005) underscore the key role played by new businesses in…
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One of the governorship aspirants who contested the ticket of the party with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa during last Saturday's primaries, Mayowa Akinfolarin, has dispelled the rumour that he stepped down for the governor during the shadow election. Akinfolarin, who came second after garnering 15,343 votes, disclosed that he did not back out of the contest…
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Fierce rival clashes between Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist groups escalated in the Lake Chad Basin in the last week, claiming over 100 of the fighters of both groups. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, from April 18 to April 24, 2024,…
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France's Court of Cassation on Wednesday confirmed the conviction of former premier Francois Fillon in a fake jobs scandal that wrecked his 2017 presidential bid but ordered a new trial for his sentencing. Fillon, 70, was sentenced on appeal on May 9, 2022, to four years' jail, three years of which were suspended, and a…
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has been appointed as head of the Ondo State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election scheduled for Thursday. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure by Mr Kennedy Peretei, the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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The Nigerian government has suspended Dana Air a day after one of its aircraft crash-landed in Lagos. Nigeria's aviation minister Festus Keyamo directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to implement the suspension on Dana Air over safety concerns. "In light of these incidents and with the paramount priority being the safety and well-being of…
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Boko Haram fighters ambushed and wounded five Nigerien soldiers who were protecting a key agricultural site near the Nigerian border, local authorities said Wednesday. The site is one of two in Niger's southeastern Diffa region created to boost rice and wheat production and generate more than 12,000 jobs, according to the agriculture ministry. Diffa governor…
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Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has been accused of harassment by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. Garcia, who has worked as a personal cameraman for the rapper from 2019 to 2023, has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment. Garcia alleges that he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with Megan Thee Stallion…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicts sunshine and thunderstorms throughout the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet's weather forecast, released on Tuesday, predicted a sunny atmosphere over the northern region for the entire forecast period. NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms in parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, and Kaduna during the afternoon and evening hours. The agency…
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Tradegy struck as a newborn baby drowned inside a well at Ruguzau in Takai Local Government Area in Kano. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Kano. He said the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. ”We received an emergency…
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ekiti from NERC to the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (EERB). It also directed the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ondo State from the Commission to the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (OSERB) in compliance…