SMEs Update

Latest developments affecting SMEs in Nigeria and Africa.
Information on new regulations or government initiatives impacting SMEs

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered holds SME Day session to push Nigerian businesses toward export markets

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has marked International SME Day 2026 with a dedicated client engagement session designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises sharpen their export capabilities and compete more…

81% of Nigerian SMEs are optimistic about growth, but 69% cannot access the credit they need

ProvidusUnity Bank begins operations, creating a stronger platform for SME and retail banking

SMEs

PalmPay calls for reliable infrastructure, embedded finance to deepen SME financial inclusion

MSMEs

Microfinance Bank raises N6bn through debut commercial paper to expand MSME lending

First Bank

FirstBank to host SMEConnect webinar to help Nigerian SMEs unlock funding, scale faster

SMEs

Blowpay launches in Nigeria with all-in-one payment platform targeting merchants,SMEs

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