British Council, SMEDAN Join Forces to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 October 2025

The British Council, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and supported by the Investment Climate Reform Facility (ICR), has launched the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) — a new initiative to improve access to finance for Micro, Small, and

Glovo Launches Academy to Empower Nigerian SMEs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 October 2025

Global delivery and courier platform, Glovo, has launched the Glovo Academy in Abuja to empower small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s fast-growing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.  According to Kolawole Adeniyi, Head of Commercial at Glovo Nigeria, the company is not just focusing on big businesses but prioritising the growth of smaller ones.

SMEDAN Business Grants and Loans: Support for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 April 2025

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is currently offering support programmes designed to empower small businesses across the country. These initiatives include access to business training, financial assistance, and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to expand or start their ventures.  This move is part of the

Ogun State’s N150 Billion Loan Scheme to Empower 175,000 Small Businesses 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 November 2024

Governor Of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun The Federal Government has launched a significant initiative to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ogun State, with an allocation of N150 billion aimed at reaching 175,000 business owners. This development was announced by Mr. Abiodun Awoniyi, the Ogun State Manager of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development […]