Olusola Blessing, Author at MSME Africa

Electronic payment transactions in Nigeria soared to an unprecedented N1.07 quadrillion in 2024, marking the first time the country’s e-payment...

Cascador Expands Support for Nigerian Entrepreneurs with Funding, Training, and Mentorship

Cascador, a program dedicated to scaling mid-stage entrepreneurs in Africa, has reinforced its commitment to Nigerian business owners by providing...

Credit Losses to Stay High as Inflation, Interest Rates Pressure Borrowers

Nigeria’s banking sector will continue to face elevated credit losses in 2025, with losses projected at 2.5% to 3.0%, slightly...

Nigerian Government to Implement National Single Window, Cut Port Costs by 25 %

The federal government has announced plans to implement the National Single Window (NSW) system to reduce the cost of doing...

NADF, Niger State Partner N5 Billion to Boost Food Security Initiative

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State government have signed a N5 billion co-financing agreement to boost...

Cooking Gas Prices Drops by 13.3% as Local Production Boosts Supply

The average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fell by 13.3% in January 2025,...

Borno Entrepreneurs to Receive N300,000 Grant to Supports their Businesses

Entrepreneurs in Borno State participating in the 6th Expanded National MSME Clinics and Fashion Hub will receive an unconditional grant...

Nigeria Secures $70 Million Deal for 2,000 Tractors to Boost Farming

The federal government has signed a $70 million contract with AGCOMS International Trading Limited, the Nigerian partner of agricultural equipment...

AfDB’s Mission 300 Aims to Expand Energy Access for African MSMEs, Others