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Monsha’at: Biban24 fuels regional SME growth and development with landmark agreements worth over SAR 35 billion launched during exhibition
Biban24 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum — set the stage for the advancement of Saudi entrepreneurship, bringing leading and budding entrepreneurs, businesses and investors from around the world together to launch a series of remarkable agreements worth more than $9 billion. Organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,…
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Featured
SME Development: EU digital SME alliance, Imo govt. sign MoU
The Imo Government and the European Digital SME Alliance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive digital transformation in the state and Nigeria. The European Digital SME Alliance is the largest network of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, representing more than 45,000 digital SMEs across the EU. The alliance is a joint…
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Election
I’ll invest in industry, SMEs, says Kaduna ADP guber candidate
The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Kaduna State, Mr Sani Sha’aban has pledged to invest in large scale industries, Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SMEs) if elected in the forthcoming general election. He also said that if given the mandate his administration would implement sound employment generation programme sto provide job opportunities and livelihoid youth and…
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Africa
Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s flagship SME forum returns to unite the world’s most innovative start-ups, entrepreneurs, and investors
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban, Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, is returning to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center between March 9 and March 13, 2023. Organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this year’s event welcomes its largest audience ever, with over 350 speakers and an…
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Bayelsa Govt. restates commitment to growing SMEs, disburses N42m grants to 210 beneficiaries
The Bayelsa Government on Wednesday restated its commitment to its policy of encouraging growth and expansion of Small- and Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) across the state. Mr Ayiba Duba, Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, gave the assurance while speaking at the monthly disbursement of cash grant of N 42 million to 210 SMEs from the state. Duba said that the state…
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Finance
UBA Business Series Equips SMEs with PMS for Organisational Growth
As part of its commitment to support the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSME) in the continent, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to organise the next edition of its UBA Business Series. The UBA Business Series which is a monthly event, is an MSME Workshop as well as a capacity building initiative of the bank where…
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Africa
Motorola Solutions launches new device for SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa
Global leader in mission-critical communications, Motorola Solutions, launches a new two-way radio device specially designed for small and medium businesses in sub-Saharan Africa. The MOTOTRBO™DP540 two-way radio is built for cost-conscious businesses looking to transition to digital technology for reliable and efficient communications. As demand for digital radio communication rises, small and medium businesses are looking for simple and affordable…
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NEWS
First Bank dangles financial carrot before SMEs in education
Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) in the education sector now have been offered financial cushion by FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd to lessen the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. Head, Transaction Banking Products, FirstBank, Bankole Adediran, made this known at the bank’s SME Connect webinar with the theme: “Managing Your School through the Pandemic: Engagement and Retention Strategies”. Adediran said that…
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NEWS
COVID-19: Osinbajo lists support schemes for MSME survival
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government, through the National Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP), is set to implement a number of schemes to keep Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) afloat. The vice president listed Survival Fund including payroll support for three months, guaranteed off-take scheme among others as part of efforts to support small businesses in Nigeria to survive…
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NEWS
Facebook helps African businesses survive COVID-19 onslaught
Social Media network Facebook says all its economic impact programmes will be offered virtually as the platform seeks to equip small businesses with digital marketing skills to help them stay open, connect with and acquire new customers to survive challenges presented by Coronavirus. Facebook’s Economic Impact Programmes include ‘Boost with Facebook’ currently implemented in 11 African countries, targeting over 41,000…
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NEWS
Ecobank Group, Google Partner to Deliver Digital Solutions to SMEs
Pan-African bank, Ecobank Group, in collaboration with Google, said it is helping to equip African SMEs with the necessary digital skills to navigate the rapidly evolving business world. According to the bank’s Group Executive for Commercial Banking, Josephine Anan-Ankomah, the aim is to assist African businesses remain relevant and fulfill their potential by embracing digital capabilities. “As a longstanding pioneer…
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NEWS
ICA advocates agency that guarantees access to loans by SMEs
The Institute of Credit Administration, ICA, has called on the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, to set up a national agency that guarantees access to loans by SMEs, and not to disburse loan to them. In a recommendation to GMB, made available to FV, signed by Registrar/CEO, ICA, Prof. Chris Onalo, “Such agency can be called – Nigerian Credit Guarantee Corporation…
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