Polaris Bank deepens promotion of SMEs in Nigeria, Sponsors 2023 Year End Fashion Souk with Eventful 

Polaris Bank deepens promotion of SMEs in Nigeria, Sponsors 2023 Year End Fashion Souk with Eventful 

Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s Leading Digital Retail Bank, in partnership with Eventful Limited will host the 2023 season end edition of The Fashion Souk 9.0 scheduled to hold at the Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd.  The Fashion Souk is Nigeria’s premier marketplace where smart Small and Medium-sized Enterprises […]

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 Microsoft to empower 10m SMEs with digital tools

Microsoft to empower 10m SMEs with digital tools

The African Brands Microsoft Corporation said it will empower ten million small and medium enterprises by 2025. The President of Microsoft Africa, Lillian Barnard, disclosed this during a press conference in Lagos. Barnard said the tech giant will equip SMEs with essential tools, infrastructure, and scaling support, facilitating their growth and fostering strategic collaborations. She […]

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 Union Bank, Fate Foundation Partner To Empower SMEs

Union Bank, Fate Foundation Partner To Empower SMEs

Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) said it has partnered with Fate Foundation to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.The eighth edition of the Fate Foundation Alumni Conference, recently sponsored by the bank, focused on expanding opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) in the country.The conference, titled ‘Strategically Positioning Your Business: Opportunities in the […]

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 UBA to sponsor Lagos International Trade Fair, partners LCCI to boost SMEs in Africa

UBA to sponsor Lagos International Trade Fair, partners LCCI to boost SMEs in Africa

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has hinted of plans to sponsor the 2023 edition of the annual Lagos International Trade Fair. In partnership with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), organisers of the annual event, UBA also seeks to bolster small and medium scale businesses, while catalysing entrepreneurial growth across the continent. For […]

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 Google announces AI first Accelerator program for SME’s in Africa

Google announces AI first Accelerator program for SME’s in Africa

Google on Tuesday unveiled the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First”, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence to solve local challenges. According google in a release, the program recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across the world, innovating industries and reimagining the realms of possibilities. It also […]

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 Stanbic IBTC, SMEDAN lift 3000 SMEs

Stanbic IBTC, SMEDAN lift 3000 SMEs

Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). To this end, the bank has signed a partnership agreement with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to provide training for 3000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across […]

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 Ecobank, wins coveted Euromoney award as Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs

Ecobank, wins coveted Euromoney award as Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs

Ecobank, the leading pan-African Banking Group, has been named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) by the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence for the second year running, having also won the accolade in 2022. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, said: “This award reflects Ecobank’s absolute commitment to supporting African SMEs […]

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 Access Bank Reiterates Commitment To Women Empowerment, Gender Equality

Access Bank Reiterates Commitment To Women Empowerment, Gender Equality

Access Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to women empowerment and gender equality as the bank was recognised with the best Company Leadership in Gender Diversity Award; Family-Friendly Workplace Excellence Award, and Gender Equality Champion Award at the Gender Leader Awards (GLA). The bank also received a special recognition for its efforts in advancing Women […]

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 Stanbic IBTC Bank storms local markets in grand style, offers financial solutions to SME owners

Stanbic IBTC Bank storms local markets in grand style, offers financial solutions to SME owners

Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has further supported SMEs in Nigeria by storming markets across different states in Nigeria to introduce financial solutions that can transform their businesses. In line with its commitment to driving the growth of small and medium-scale businesses across the country, Stanbic IBTC Bank is […]

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