Tag: #SMEs
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CANADA ANNOUNCES $30M NEW SUPPORT INITIATIVES IN WEST AFRICA
Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa. The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday night in Lagos. He said the initiatives would strengthen health…
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FG BEGINS SOUTH-WEST TOUR AHEAD OF COOPERATIVE BANK LAUNCH
The Federal Government has launched a South-West sensitisation and advocacy tour ahead of the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria rollout. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, began in Lagos and focuses on cooperative sector reforms, share capital mobilisation and digitalisation. Officials say the planned Cooperative Bank is expected to…
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ARTISANS SET FOR BIG BOOST AS TASE 2026 TARGETS FINANCE, SKILLS GAP
From carpenters to creatives—Nigeria’s artisans are getting a platform to grow, earn more, and go global. Say it Loud Africa has announced plans to host the Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE) 2026, a major push to tackle challenges holding back artisans especially access to finance and proper business structure. Speaking ahead of the event, advocate…
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ADR OVER COURTS: ACCI URGES BUSINESSES TO SAVE TIME, MONEY
Court cases dragging for years? The Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry says there’s a faster, cheaper way out—settle disputes without stepping into a courtroom.* Business owners are being advised to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a smarter way to handle conflicts and avoid long, costly legal battles. According to the Nigerian Chamber of…
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MALDIVES EXTENDS CHILDCARE BREAKS FOR WORKING MOTHERS
The Maldives has boosted support for working mothers, extending childcare breaks until children turn two, up from the previous one-year limit. The parliament unanimously approved the amendment Monday, giving all 62 lawmakers present a vote in favor. Previously, mothers were entitled to two 30-minute breaks per day until their child’s first birthday; now the benefit…
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OTTI UNVEILS SME VILLAGE, HEALTH & INFRA BOOST IN ABIA
From a new SME hub in Aba to 277 functional PHCs statewide, Gov. Alex Otti says Abia is entering a new phase of industrial and social renewal. Speaking at his February media parley in Umuahia, Alex Otti announced approval for an SME Village and Innovation Hub in Aba — a centre designed to power small…
