Digital identity platform launches to protect Nigerian SMEs from online scammers
Nigeria’s growing digital commerce sector continues to attract entrepreneurs and small businesses, but the rise of online fraud has created major risks for sellers... Read more.
ACCI offers free exhibition booths to support women-owned SMEs
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s small business sector. The... Read more.
Banks’ credit to manufacturers drops as SMEs struggle with high lending rates
Access to finance remains one of the biggest challenges facing Nigerian manufacturers, particularly small and medium-scale producers. New financial sector data indicates... Read more.
FG pushes research commercialisation to support startup creation
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen policies that will transform academic research into commercially viable products and businesses.... Read more.
Infrastructure-first e-commerce model introduced to simplify SME operations
A new technology approach is being introduced in Nigeria’s e-commerce sector to help small businesses manage digital sales more efficiently. A startup has launched... Read more.
Labour says economic reforms yet to ease business hardship
…Concerns over cost of living Organised labour groups have stated that the benefits of recent economic reforms are yet to significantly improve living conditions... Read more.
Ecobank Nigeria enhances Ellevate programme for women entrepreneurs
Ecobank Nigeria has announced enhancements to its Ellevate programme aimed at supporting women-owned businesses. The upgraded initiative expands access to financing,... Read more.
CBN recapitalisation drive boosts banking sector confidence
Nigeria’s banking sector is approaching the final phase of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation programme, a regulatory initiative designed to reinforce... Read more.
Tinubu appoints Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. Oyedele previously chaired... Read more.
NGX group raises shareholder payouts following improved profitability
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has approved a 50 per cent increase in cash dividends to shareholders after reporting improved financial performance for the 2025 financial... Read more.
