Blessing Joseph, Author at MSME Africa

Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurial reality TV show, The Next Titan, has officially launched its 10th anniversary season, unveiling a record-breaking N50...

Accion Ventures has launched a new global fund to back fintech startups serving underserved SMEs, with initial investments in Nigeria, Kenya, Indonesia, and the U.S., supported by Mastercard, Ford Foundation, and others.

Accion Ventures Launches New Global Fund to Support Fintech Startups and SMEs

Accion Ventures, a global nonprofit dedicated to financial inclusion, has announced the launch of a new investment fund targeting early-stage...

Nigeria Customs Service Approves Tax-Free Waiver on Imports Value Below $300

Nigeria Customs Service Approves Tax Waiver on Imports Value Below $300

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a de minimis threshold value of $300 for low-value consignments imported through...

Abuja International Trade Fair 2025 to Attract Over 100,000 Stakeholders from 40 Countries to Empower SMEs

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced that more than 100,000 stakeholders from at least 40 countries...

The Nigerian government has launched the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), a nationwide initiative aimed at curbing the country’s estimated ₦3.5 trillion in annual postharvest losses.

Nigerian Government Launches Initiative to Prevent ₦3.5tn Postharvest Losses

The Nigerian government has launched the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), a nationwide initiative aimed at curbing the country’s...

NCAN Opposes Raw Cashew Export Ban, Warns of Farmer Hardship

The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has opposed calls for restrictions on raw cashew nut exports, arguing that such...

Nigeria, IFDC Launched PAFIA to Address Fertilizer Costs, Boost Food Security In West Africa

Nigeria, IFDC Launch PAFIA to Address Fertilizer Costs, Boost Food Security In West Africa

Africa’s fertiliser industry is entering a new phase with the launch of the Pan-African Fertilizer Industry Association (PAFIA), a move...

Bauchi Empowers Youths Through Irrigation Farming After Flood Losses

The Bauchi State Government has introduced an irrigation farming initiative in Gamawa Local Government Area to empower young people and...

Oyo State Gov Begins Rural Infrastructure For Farmers, Traders, and Small Business Owners in Oyo State