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First Lady Supports 1,000 Ile-Ife Small-Scale Traders with N50 Million Grant
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has provided N50,000 each to 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife to help expand their businesses through the Renewed Hope Initiative.
July 30, 2026
Nigerian Phone Charging Hubs Shift from Petrol Generators to Solar Power
Commercial phone charging businesses across Nigeria are ditching noisy, expensive petrol generators in favor of solar energy to remain profitable amidst rising fuel costs.
July 27, 2026
Federal Government Unveils N500 Billion Credit Initiative for Young Entrepreneurs
The Federal Government has launched the YouthCred program, offering collateral-free loans up to N2 million to 500,000 young entrepreneurs based on their financial responsibility rather than traditional security requirements.
July 22, 2026
Remi Tinubu Encourages Nigerian Artists and Citizens to Support the Less Privileged and Value Small Trades
First Lady Remi Tinubu has urged wealthy Nigerian entertainers to prioritize charity and encouraged citizens to take pride in small-scale businesses to support the national economy.
July 11, 2026
Remi Tinubu Dismisses Criticism Over Bean Cake Advice
First Lady Remi Tinubu has stated she is not bothered by the backlash regarding her recent advice for unemployed women to sell bean cakes, insisting that her office supports a wide range of petty traders.
June 30, 2026
SMEDAN Introduces N500 Million Interest-Free Loan Program for Small Businesses
SMEDAN has launched a N500 million interest-free fund for Nigerian MSMEs, focusing on cooperative-based distribution to improve accountability and access to capital.
June 29, 2026
Vice President Shettima Highlights MSMEs as Vital Drivers of Nigeria’s Economy
Vice President Kashim Shettima states that MSMEs constitute 90 percent of Nigerian businesses and support 60 million jobs, as the government pushes for an enterprise-led economy.
June 27, 2026
President Tinubu promotes Nigeria’s digital-ready workforce to global investors
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the strength of Nigeria's tech-savvy youth as he welcomed a commitment from Mastercard to help digitize millions of local small businesses.
June 23, 2026