Nigeria’s MSMEs Must Move From Survival to Scale
Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is entering an important phase as policymakers increasingly focus on helping Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises move beyond survival towards sustainable growth. At the recent National Stakeholders Validation Workshop on the Review of the National Policy on MSMEs, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) highlighted the need for […]
SMEDAN Launches BRYNE Project to Support Over 100,000 Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Annually
Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has received a major boost with the launch of the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Unveiled on August 14, 2026, as part of activities marking International Youth Day, the initiative is designed to provide entrepreneurship support to more […]
Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Gains Momentum as New Youth Enterprise Initiatives Emerge
Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem continues to evolve, with renewed attention on youth enterprise development, practical skills and the need to build businesses that can survive beyond the startup stage. One of the latest developments is the launch of the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project by SMEDAN, unveiled on August 14, 2026. The initiative is […]
SMEDAN Launchs ₦500 Million Zero-Interest Fund to Boost Nigerian MSMEs
In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a ₦500 million zero-interest loan fund aimed at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The initiative was unveiled as part of activities marking the 2026 International MSME Day and is […]