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August 22, 2026

FG Launches New Initiative to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs with Training and ₦5 Million Funding

FG Launches New Initiative to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs with Training and ₦5 Million Funding The Federal Government’s new NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme is one of the more interesting entrepreneurship interventions because it goes beyond the usual government model of simply distributing money. The pilot will select early stage Nigerian founders for four weeks of

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August 18, 2026

Low-Interest Financing: A Nigerian SME’s Guide to Cheap Money in 2026

Low-Interest Financing: A Nigerian SME’s Guide to Cheap Money in 2026 With Nigeria’s benchmark interest rate held at 26.5% and commercial bank loans still costing SMEs between 29% and 36% a year, access to affordable credit remains one of the biggest constraints on small business growth. Yet several concessionary financing windows remain open and underused:

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August 14, 2026

Tinubu Light Inititaive: Can Renewable Energy Finally Reduce Nigeria’s SME Energy Burden?

Tinubu Light: Can Renewable Energy Finally Reduce Nigeria’s SME Energy Burden? About the Author Dr. Ozemoya Osikpemhi Amos Onoshoze Pedro is an accounting and finance scholar, researcher, and professional with over a decade of industry experience. Holding a Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance, his expertise spans corporate finance, strategic management, governance, and business innovation. He

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August 11, 2026

How Technology and AI Are Redefining the SME Space in Nigeria and Africa

How Technology and AI Are Redefining the SME Space in Nigeria and Africa About the AuthorAnthony Jiboye is the Head of Growth and Customer Experience at CreditPRO Finance Company Limited. With a proven track record in driving business expansion, customer retention strategies, and service excellence, Anthony leads CreditPRO’s growth initiatives to deliver seamless, customer-centric financial

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August 8, 2026

Beyond the Loan: Why Lagos State ₦10 Billion SMEs Scheme Could Redefine Small Business Financing in Nigeria

Beyond the Loan: Why Lagos State ₦10 Billion SMEs Scheme Could Redefine Small Business Financing in Nigeria For decades, the single most persistent obstacle facing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria has not been a lack of entrepreneurial vision, but a lack of affordable, structured capital. High commercial lending rates, stringent physical collateral

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