Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, MTN Group Fintech and Arifu have partnered to support about one million small businesses in Cote’ D’Ivoire and Uganda, to digitize their operations, increase the use of digital financial services and access digital marketplaces through the MoMo Coach chatbot. This program, part of …
Read More »$100M Loan: UBA, African Guarantee Fund Partner to Foster Sustainable Growth for SMEs in 20 African Countries
United Bank for Africa (UBA) and African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have signed a partnership that will benefit Small and Medium Enterprises across 20 African countries. According to a statement from UBA on Monday, the AGF under this agreement will support and guarantee SMEs with a $50m Portfolio Guarantee as well …
Read More »YouThrive: Access Bank Earmarks N50 Billion to Empower 700,000 MSMEs
Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank by customer base with a global footprint beyond Africa has launched a “YouThrive” initiative which targets to empower 700,000 MSMEs in the country through a N50 billion loan. Access Bank Deputy Managing Director, Victor Etuokwu announced this during a press briefing held recently at the …
Read More »How SMEs Can Run Successful Online Businesses Amidst Competition, Challenges
…E-commerce Experts Speaks at UBA Business Series Seasoned business owners have advised Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) owners and operators on winning tips that will help them run successful online businesses especially in the face of growing competition and challenging business terrain. Speaking during the United Bank for Africa …
Read More »“Ecobank’s Single Market Trade Hub is a Game Changer for SMEs in Nigeria” – Kola Adeleke
Ecobank has called on Small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as large businesses in the country to onboard on its Single Market Trade Hub which was launched recently. The Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub is a cutting-edge digital platform that serves as an exchange and information repository designed to …
Read More »Factors to Consider When Looking to Grow Your Business– Adedayo Oluwafemi
The term hustle means different things to different people. For some, hustle represents the push to want to make things happen. It could also mean any venture, enterprise or business with the purpose of creating an economic activity and or facilitating a trade. Believe it or not, the hustle, whether …
Read More »MTN Nigeria CEO Charges SMEs on Data Usage to Access Capital
Mr Olutokun Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to use the data presented to them through telecommunication companies and financial systems to access capital. Toriola, gave the advice on Friday at the Sparkle’s webinar for SMEs with the theme: ’’Simplifying Support for Small …
Read More »23% of SME’s Invest in Digital technology as COVID 19 Increase Demand for Tech Adoption
World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for more adoption and integration of digital technology among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). WEF, in a survey, noted that SMEs face numerous barriers in adopting technology at a critical time of need. The survey observed that while …
Read More »Economic Recovery: Heritage Boss Makes Case for Creation of Viable Environment for SMEs, Young Entrepreneurs
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo, has said that creation of opportunities, conscious inclusion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and youth entrepreneurship are crucial in bridging the gap to attain sustainable solutions to economic recovery. A statement from the bank on Friday titled ‘Sekibo urges …
Read More »30 NYSC Members Win N10 million in Unity Bank ‘s Corpreneurship Challenge 6th Edition
A total of 30 members of the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) have won cash prizes and business grants totalling N10 million in the 6th edition of the expanded Unity Bank flagship business plan competition known as Corpreneurship Challenge. Unity Bank is currently in 10 states of the federation where …
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