Tag: #SMEs
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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…
