Nigeria’s job gap puts pressure on SMEs to absorb a growing workforce
Nigeria faces a widening mismatch between the number of graduates entering the labour market each year and the formal economy’s ability to absorb them. With... Read more.
Capital and technology to define the next phase of SME growth, says Regent MFB boss
The Managing Director of Regent Microfinance Bank, Idris Olugbesan, has identified access to capital, trust within the financial ecosystem, and the strategic use... Read more.
Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $516m loan to fund Sokoto-Badagry superhighway
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for a $516.3 million external loan to finance the construction of key sections of the Sokoto-Badagry... Read more.
BAS Finance surpasses N20bn in SME loan disbursements across Nigeria
BAS Finance, a Nigerian financial technology platform and member of the BAS Group ecosystem, has announced that it has disbursed more than N20 billion in loans to... Read more.
TikTok, ICC launch Digital Commerce Labs to support Nigerian SMEs
TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have announced the launch of the Digital Commerce Labs, a global programme designed to equip small and medium-sized... Read more.
Fintech firm puts N20bn into Nigerian SMEs in under a year
BAS Finance, a member of the BAS Group ecosystem, has disbursed over N20 billion in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria, marking a significant... Read more.
SMEDAN pushes to make Nigerian entrepreneurs bankable through new framework
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has announced plans to institutionalise the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale framework as a national... Read more.
How a fuel crisis pushed Nigeria’s airlines to the edge and what it means for business
Aviation fuel cost roughly N900 per litre at the end of February. By mid-April, it had risen to over N3,300, an increase of more than 300 per cent in under two months.... Read more.
Nova Bank expands operations, targets SMEs as growth driver
NOVA Commercial Bank has announced plans to open nine additional branches before the end of 2026 as part of a deliberate expansion strategy centred on deepening... Read more.
Ecobank backs creative SMEs with fifth edition of Adire Lagos Experience
Ecobank Nigeria has announced the return of the Adire Lagos Experience, now in its fifth year, with the 2026 edition scheduled for 11 to 14 June at the Ecobank Pan... Read more.
