At the 30th African Organisation for Standardization (ARSO) General Assembly, I had the privilege of engaging directly with small business owners operating in key sectors such as fashion and agriculture....

Yesterday marked a significant milestone for SMEDAN as we officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), reinforcing our shared commitment to achieving...

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Elsie Attafuah, the new UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, to explore ways our partnership can drive progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development...

Yesterday in Lagos, a significant milestone was reached with the official launch of Databanc, a cutting-edge platform developed through a collaboration between Sterling Bank and the Small and Medium Enterprises...

I had the privilege of attending the launch of the Katsina State MSME Growth Fund, a significant initiative involving a 5 billion naira matching fund between the Katsina State government...

Today, I had the privilege of joining His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the official launch of the 3rd Edition of the Expanded National MSMEs Clinic in Ado Ekiti,...

It was a pleasure to welcome the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Shri G. Balasubramanian, to our headquarters. As a strategic economic partner, our discussions focused on exploring opportunities...

Yesterday, we had the privilege of empowering hundreds of small business owners in Ekiti State as we concluded the financial empowerment program and the National Business Skills Development Initiative (NBSDI)....

On Children’s Day, we had the privilege of spending time with the inspiring children and dedicated team of Let It Shine Academy, a non-profit educational intervention focused on providing quality...

On Saturday, during the Builders Summit organized by Founders Connect, we proudly supported the Startup Innovation Challenge prize, further reinforcing our commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within Nigeria’s vibrant...

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the historic Cane Village in Mende, Maryland, Lagos State, where I met with small business owners and artisans who have dedicated decades of...

Yesterday marked a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria. We signed pivotal partnership agreements with the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE),...

Continuing our efforts to democratize access to finance and ensure that small businesses obtain affordable funding for working capital and expansion, SMEDAN, under the visionary leadership of Honourable Dr. Doris...

Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting the Kugbo Furniture Market, where I engaged with talented woodworkers, carpenters, and furniture makers. This meeting offered an invaluable opportunity to gain firsthand...

Recognizing the vital role of grassroots engagement in fostering small business growth, I recently had the opportunity to meet with key leaders in local governance, including the Chairman of the...

Yesterday, I had the privilege of meeting with several distinguished leaders to forge strategic partnerships aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The meeting included the Consul...

On Workers’ Day yesterday, we celebrated the incredible impact of women entrepreneurs who are driving the economy at the MSME Stakeholders Engagement Series hosted by Engr. Jennifer Adighije in Lagos....

I had a highly productive time at the 6th Nigeria-US Bi-National Commission (BNC) held on Monday and Tuesday, engaging with esteemed colleagues and senior officials from both Nigeria and the...

During the World Bank Spring Meetings 2024 in Washington D.C., I had the privilege of participating in a pivotal session centered on forming strategic partnerships with the Nigerian diaspora to...

Today, I had the honor of hosting Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the First Lady of Ekiti State, at our headquarters. Our meeting centered around a shared commitment to advancing...