Odunsi Faaidah, founder of Fadidi Bags, was one of the winners at the special edition of the SMEDAN Speed Pitch Competition, held at @unilagnigeria in collaboration with Femme Africa, as part of the hall week celebrations. Her fashion brand, offering high-quality, unique tote

Miss Imade is a member of the NYSC NDHQ and fashion entrepreneur serving in Abuja. In her free time, she uses our Garment and Textile workshop in Idu to make bespoke outfits for her business. The workshop has increased her clientele and sales, providing discounted access

On the first day of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Washington D.C., we hosted a side event focused on bridging the gap between Nigerian and U.S. small businesses. The Government to Business (G2B) and Business to Business (B2B) Meeting brought together

I had a productive meeting today with the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D., to address concerns of small businesses regarding protection during the planned nationwide protest. The concerns presented were received from our state managers and business

The hair industry in Nigeria is one of the fastest-rising industries, with a large number of businesses dedicated to hair care. Tifehairline, founded and run by Boluwatife Ojori, a student of University of Lagos is one of the promising small businesses in the industry. The brand

Today, we are proud to support and participate in The Ikoyi-Obalende Small Business Empowerment Program, with our Director General, Charles Odii, serving as the Special Guest. This initiative aligns with our mission at SMEDAN, as it aims to support and empower 1000

Mr. Murtala Nasir, a fashion entrepreneur from Kaduna State, is among many others benefiting from our fashion and textile hub to access modern machines and supporting infrastructure at discounted rates. By utilizing the hub, Mr. Nasir has significantly reduced his production

At the Ikoyi-Obalende Small Business Empowerment Program, convened by LCDA Chairman Hon Fuad Atanda-Lawal, the "Empowering Her Fortune Initiative 2.0" was launched, and women-owned SMEs received a total of N50 million in grants. My message to the women entrepreneurs present at

We’re here to support you and give you all that you need to prosper! #SMEDAN #HereForProsperity

Small businesses in Nigeria are already benefiting from the SMEDAN-Sterling N5 billion single-digit interest rate loan. Beneficiaries are recording significant growth and operational improvements after accessing this affordable financing option. We will continue to work with

In commemoration of the International Youth Day, SMEDAN unveiled the Creative, Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Digital (CIID) desk to empower young entrepreneurs in the rapidly growing creative and digital industries. This aligns with this year's theme, “From Clicks

Logistics is a crucial aspect of every business's operations, and our SMEs have consistently highlighted the impact of logistics costs on their profitability and market access in our engagements. To address this challenge, I am delighted to announce a partnership with

SMEDAN partners NIPOST, offers 15% logistics discount to small businesses | TheCable thecable.ng/smedan-partner…

Mr. Ma'Mar Ibn Sha, a beneficiary of our National Business Skills Development Initiative (NBSDI), testified to its transformative impact on his small business. Like several other participants, he received comprehensive business management and technical training, and we supported

Favour Olanrewaju, a promising fashion designer, graduated from our NBSDI training program with enhanced entrepreneurial skills. She learned essential principles like book-keeping, an important step in building a strong credit history and unlocking new opportunities. To

We gave grants to furniture makers in the Kugbo furniture market, where our DG/CEO, Charles Odii led a training on utilizing the Business Model Canvas to streamline operations and identify growth opportunities. This woodworking hub, like others across the country, is crucial

At the #GROWCrossRiver Summit in Calabar yesterday, the Cross River State government demonstrated its adoption of our #GROWNigerian strategy with the relaunch of the Entrepreneurship Development Center in the state and awarding of certificates to a cohort of 500 graduates. We

To improve access to affordable finance, an important need reiterated by SMEs during the Director General’s Charles Odii engagement with them at the event, we have also signed a ₦1 billion counterpart funding agreement with the state government to be made available to small

Empowering small businesses is at the heart of what we do. Through key programs like the National Business Skills Development Initiative (NBSDI), we're giving entrepreneurs the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. For a caterer/baker like Sophia Gimba Emmanuel, that meant

Mr. Stephen Igwe, a furniture maker at the Kugbo Furniture Market, was a participant in the business growth and management training led by our Director-General (Charles Odii), using the Business Model Canvas. After the training, he also received a grant, similar to other