In a strong show of support for Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Keystone Bank Limited has hosted a series of SME Business Clinics across ten states, including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Aba, Asaba, Onitsha, Kano, Maiduguri, Kaduna, and Ibadan.
The initiative, held throughout June in celebration of the United Nations’ World SME Day 2025, was themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability” and brought together small and medium-sized business owners for intensive learning and networking sessions.
According to the bank, the Business Clinics were designed to deliver practical training tailored to the needs of Nigerian SMEs. The sessions offered strategic insights on business growth, sustainability, financial literacy, and resilience, alongside expert-led discussions, hands-on workshops, and interactive Q&A forums.
Group Head of Retail and Digital Banking at Keystone Bank, Olayemi Sule, highlighted the bank’s long-term commitment to SME development, stating that the initiative was aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with essential tools to scale their businesses and contribute to Nigeria’s economic development.
“At Keystone Bank, we understand the vital role SMEs play in national development. This initiative provides business owners with practical tools and knowledge to build resilience and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic growth,” she said.
Participants were guided on accessing financing, navigating business challenges, and leveraging new opportunities in a rapidly changing economic environment. The clinics also served as platforms for peer learning and collaboration among entrepreneurs from diverse sectors.
Business owners who attended the sessions expressed deep appreciation for the bank’s proactive approach. Many said the initiative helped them feel recognised and supported, noting that it was rare for financial institutions to go beyond transactions and directly invest in the long-term success of SMEs.
Keystone Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s small businesses through continued strategic initiatives and partnerships aimed at driving innovation, fostering financial inclusion, and advancing sustainable enterprise
development.
