Gender
Commissioner urges businesses to leverage digital marketing for growth
By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Cecilia-Dada Bolaji, has urged market women, SMEs, young adults and…
Tag: SMEs
Economy/Business
Reforms restoring stability, investor confidence — Tinubu
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says the economic reforms undertaken by his administration since 2023 have restored stability, improved fiscal management and renewed…
Economy/Business
FG’s procurement reform, key to SMEs growth — BPP
By Alex Enebeli The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government’s affirmative procurement has increased participation of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in…
Business
ACCI calls for easier SMEs funding for women
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says women entrepreneurs need easier access to non-interest financing to grow Small and…
Economy/Business
FirstBank, others advocate digitisation, risk restructuring to boost SME financing
By Grace Alegba Financial experts have identified digitisation, collaboration and risk restructuring as critical to scaling supply chain finance and improving access to funding…
Agriculture
Stakeholders call for inclusive financing to drive agribusiness growth
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) through increased investment, scalable agribusinesses and inclusive…
Economy/Business
BPP seeks stronger procurement practices to boost national development
By Grace Alegba The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adedokun Adebowale, has urged procurement officers to strictly adhere to rules…
Economy/Business
FirstBank pushes AI revolution for SMEs
By Grace Alegba Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence to boost efficiency, profitability and customer engagement at a…
Economy/Business
Polaris Bank advocates stronger partnerships for non-oil exports
By Grace Alegba The Managing Director of Polaris Bank, Mr Kayode Lawal, has urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration to raise non-oil exports to not…
Economy/Business
BoI, experts urge MSMEs on ESG adoption for global competiveness
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Bank of Industry (BoI) and financial experts have urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…