…designed to boost productivity, expand employment opportunities and strengthen small businesses.The programme, organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, was flagged off at the STO Resource Centre, Debt Management Office, Alausa, Ikeja, according to MSME Africa.Nigerian State Begins 8-week Skills Trai…

…widespread fears of mass unemployment were misplaced. He also dismissed concerns that small businesses would be left behind, saying World Bank research showed that firms in developing countries, regardless of size, were increasingly capable of adopting AI technologies. He urged governments to prioritise predictive AI,…

…and MSMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This loan finances essential assets for small businesses.Maximum facility amount: N2,500,000.00Tenure: 3 yearsMoratorium: 6 months (grace period before repayment starts)There are two categories: application for household facility and application for SME facility. These loans…

…has completed the reconstruction of four roads and disbursed N100m in grants to small businesses, artisans and youth entrepreneurs in the first year of the current administration, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the council area. The projects were highlighted in a one-y…

…impressed by his neat packaging and appearance.After chatting with the man about his small business, he asked for his account details and handed him ₦5,000, while promising to patronise him again. The unexpected gesture left the baker visibly grateful. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lin…

…and focus on practical policy recommendations capable of removing obstacles facing small businesses across the sub-region. He said formalising and strengthening MSMEs was not only an economic necessity but also a pathway to sustainable development and poverty reduction. He further linked the effort to the implementatio…

…which he said have disbursed billions of naira to support young entrepreneurs and small businesses. He said, “These initiatives complement the renowned entrepreneurial spirit of the Igbo people and are designed to unlock the economic potential of the region’s youth.” On politics, Ngoforo expressed confidence in the Tin…

…is expected to push up ex-depot diesel prices nationwide, hitting manufacturers and small businesses hardFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Dangote Petroleum Refinery has r…

…must move from consumption to production by investing in agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses. When I mentioned the criticism that his proposals often sound attractive but lack sufficient detail, he smiled and said his economic philosophy remained straightforward: reduce the cost of governance, eliminate wa…

…from the Nigerian Impact Investment Landscape Study 2025." Over 700,000 Nigerian Small Businesses Get ₦1.1 Trillion Boost as Impact Investment Soars>According to The Nation, the event brought together investors, development finance institutions and policymakers to discuss how data-driven investment decisions can suppor…

…need a place to live. I need treatment for my heart and my mind. I need help to start a small business so that I will not beg. To the government, please do something about these hills in Ikot Anwatim before more mothers cry like me. To Nigerians, please remember me in your prayers. I am empty. Only God and your help ca…

…will be the ones who decide whether Moniepoint’s infrastructure actually reaches the small business owner in Onitsha or Kano the way it’s supposed to,” Eniolorunda said. He added that sustained investment in people remained critical as the company expanded its digital financial services. “The ecosystem’s growth is inse…

…He disclosed that the service also plans to organise seminars for traders and small business owners to improve their understanding of taxation, record-keeping, and business management, noting that ignorance of tax laws remains one of the biggest challenges facing the informal sector. “We want our people to understand t…

…borrowers.Renmoney MFBRenmoney MFB is known for offering larger personal loans and small business financing, with repayment plans tailored to borrowers’ income levels.PalmCreditPalmCredit remains a favourite for small, instant cash loans and frequently attracts users with zero-interest promotional offers.Carbon MFBCarb…

…“We have seen heightened cases of fraud, poor customer service, banks’ neglect of small businesses and development sectors, and charges that are inexplicable.”

…is reflected in declining living standards, noting that families are skipping meals, small businesses are shutting down, and graduates cannot find jobs, even as government celebrates selective economic indicators. He also urged the Auditor-General of the Federation, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisati…

…“The initiative is part of our administration’s broader agenda to strengthen small businesses, reduce poverty, improve food safety and drive sustainable economic growth across Kano State,” he said. Yusuf described butchers as key players in the food supply chain, stressing that maintaining high standards of cleanliness…

…in education, vocational training, women, youths, persons living with disabilities, and small businesses.” Oyedele disclosed that the government would begin measuring shared prosperity using three specific metrics: “a reduction in multidimensional poverty, growth in real income per capita, and declining inequality acro…

The World Bank Group and Visa Foundation are supporting women-led small businesses across emerging markets through a programme focused on improving access to finance, digital tools, business training and stronger financial ecosystems. The partnership, which initially targets India, South Africa, Nigeria, Colombia and M…

…Lady made this revelation on Saturday while speaking on the importance of supporting small businesses and vulnerable Nigerians.According to her, the graduate had started selling akara in Abuja because he could not find employment. She said she ensured that the young entrepreneur received support without making her invo…

…regulatory compliance and expand access to credit for millions of individuals and small businesses that remain underserved. “The first chapter of African fintech was about inclusion. The next chapter is about integration. AI is the bridge that can connect 1.4 billion people into a single digital economy, and the decisi…

…development. The FOOG Director-General also commended intervention programmes for small businesses, tax reforms and social investment initiatives aimed at cushioning the effects of economic reforms on vulnerable Nigerians. She maintained that President Tinubu’s experience and leadership had enabled him to take difficul…

…in rural areas where fibre networks remain scarce, while also attracting households and small businesses in cities looking for an alternative to terrestrial broadband providers. True scale demands moving beyond surface-level integrations to robust execution. We've filtered the noise out of Moonshot 2026, optimising the…

…total. The rollout forms part of HabariPay’s 2026 strategy to deepen its presence among small businesses, expand across West Africa, and cement its position as a payments business, GTCO launched Habari in 2018 as a super app before repositioning it in 2022 into HabariPay, a dedicated fintech subsidiary focused on digit…

…Instagram, and WhatsApp every day. Students use these platforms, market women use them, small businesses rely on them, and entrepreneurs buy and sell products through them. If you remove such platforms from Nigeria, people will feel the impact immediately. The question, therefore, becomes: what exactly are we trying to…