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Lagos State Unveils Integrated Transport Masterplan to Boost SME

Kosofe Cares Initiative Disburses ₦25 Million in First Phase of ₦100 Million Empowerment Scheme

Foundation, Firm Launch Modern Workspace Hub in Abuja to Support Startups and Entrepreneurs

Afiam Platform to Empower SMEs With Digital Tools for Growth

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Foundation and Mastercard Foundation Empower 120 Abia Youths with Vocational and Business Skills

by Blessing Joseph

The MAI Foundation for Women Empowerment and Advocacy, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched the Imu Oru Upskilling...

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Jigawa Hosts Northwest Youth Pally to Drive Innovation and MSME Growth

Jigawa State recently hosted the Northwest Renewed Hope Youth Pally, a regional gathering that brought together young entrepreneurs and aspiring...

The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation has reaffirmed its commitment to enterprise development through a working visit by its Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lolade Aina, to the newly commissioned Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub in Matori. The state-of-the-art facility, established to empower small and medium-scale leather producers, provides artisans with access to modern equipment, shared workspaces, and specialized training to enhance productivity and product quality. Mrs. Aina described the hub as a strategic driver of job creation and a catalyst for MSME growth within the leather value chain. She emphasized that initiatives like the Leather Hub align with the state’s broader vision of strengthening local manufacturing, boosting economic inclusion, and promoting sustainable livelihoods across sectors. Touted as the first of its kind in Africa, the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub positions Lagos as a competitive center for leather production, opening new opportunities for small businesses in fashion, footwear, and leather goods. The project underscores Lagos State’s ongoing efforts to expand access to enterprise support infrastructure and foster innovation among local manufacturers

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Lagos Ministry Strengthens MSME Growth with Visit to New Industrial Leather Hub

The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation has reaffirmed its commitment to enterprise development through a working visit by its...

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SON Certifies 86 Products from 50 Companies in Kwara to Boost Quality Standards

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has certified 86 products from 50 companies in Kwara State under its Mandatory Conformity...

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ACCI President Calls for Mechanized and Digital Farming to Boost Food Security

The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu, has called for the full adoption of...

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Laddar.Africa To Empower One Million Sales Professionals

Nigerian sales technology company, Laddar.Africa, has announced plans to empower one million sales professionals across the continent by 2027 through...

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NBC Awards N2m Grants to Female Entrepreneurs at WIMBIZ Conference

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd, a member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company group, has awarded a total of N2...

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UBA Strengthens Support for SMEs, Launches Special Draw at Lagos International Trade Fair

United Bank for Africa Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to small and medium-scale businesses as it launched a special draw...

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Food Inflation Declines in Abuja, Residents Continue to Struggle with Affordability

November 10, 2025

Despite a recent decline in food inflation across Nigeria, residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, say they have...

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Lagos Invests N150 Million in Youth Agripreneurs to Drive Food Innovation and Scale Businesses