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- 7 Apr 2025
Prof Osinbajo Seeks Stronger IP Protection in Nigeria, Africa
Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, former Nigerian Vice President, has called for stronger enforcement of Intellectual Property (IP) protections across Nigeria and the African continent. Speaking…
- 19 Dec 2021
NCC Partners SMEDAN to Establish SME Digital Academy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to establish a SME Digital Academy. L-R: Ibrahim Mohammed, Head,…
- 7 Jun 2023
NCC Partners SMEDAN to Deepen IP Knowledge Among SMEs
Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have agreed to collaborate in order to strengthen Intellectual Property (IP) knowledge…
- 15 Apr 2025
SEC, SMEDAN To Launch Campaign on SME Financing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to collaborate with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to implement joint nationwide sensitization campaigns…
- 16 Oct 2025
SEC, SMEDAN Partner to Boost SME Access To Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to…
- 12 Aug 2026
Firm Urges MSMEs to Increase Digital Payments Adoption for Growth
eTranzact International Plc has called for increased adoption of digital payment solutions among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), saying access to technology is critical to improving…
- 8 Nov 2021
SMEDAN Decries Poor Coordination by MDAs as Hindrance to SME Growth
The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria says poor coordination by government agencies is hindering the growth of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. The…
- 28 Jun 2026
Want a Business Loan Without Interest? SMEDAN Launches N500m Fund
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has secured a 12 million-dollar commitment from the South Korean Government to establish a Skills Acquisition Centre in Abuja to…
- 28 May 2026
How MTN and SMEDAN are Closing Nigeria’s $158 Billion Funding Gap for 40 Million Small Businesses
Nigeria’s mySMEville platform is becoming a key driver for Africa’s digital economy by closing the financial and skills gaps holding back the country’s nearly 40 million MSMEs. This was highlighted…
- 15 Aug 2024
FG Supports MSMEs with 15% Discount on Logistics Services
The Federal Government, through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, has offered a 15 per cent discount on logistics to help small businesses cut their transportation expenses. It…
- 1 Mar 2010
Smedan Introduces Loan without Collateral
Preparations are in top gear by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (Smedan) to set up a credit scheme that would be designed to give loans without collateral. This is…
- 24 Jun 2026
NCGC, SMEDAN Partner on MSME Financing Support
The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting…
- 23 Nov 2014
CWG, SMEDAN Partner on Technology for SMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Computer Warehouse Group CWG Plc in a bid to ensure the growth of Micro Small and…
- 28 Apr 2017
FG to Improve Access of MSMEs in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment says the government is committed to improving access of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to business support in Nigeria. Hajia Aisha…
- 14 Jul 2024
Halilu Awarded Royal African Young Leadership Award
A week after receiving the Engineering and Innovation meritorious award at the Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and…
- 16 Aug 2024
SMEDAN Inks MoU with NIPOST to Offer 15% Logistics Discount to SMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency is partnering with the Nigerian Postal Service to offer a special 15% discount on logistics services. This is part of efforts to improve business…
- 12 Aug 2022
MTN Offers Subscribers Data Access to SME Learning Platforms
MTN Nigeria Plc, Leading technology company, has announced a new data bundle specially designed for micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who desire to access free business capacity-building…
- 30 Aug 2021
ICPC Tackles Estimated Billings, Illegal Sales of Meters
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to tackle corruption – estimated billings, illegal sales of meters among others – in the power sector. This was…
- 12 Aug 2024
Experts harp on need to balance innovation with regulation in fintech space
At the recently held 10th edition of the Information Communications and Telecommunication Exhibition (ICTEL Expo), industry experts have emphasized the critical need to strike a balance between…