Business
AfCFTA to mobilize $10 billion to support SMEs
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced its commitment to mobilize $10 billion to bolster the development of small and medium-scale enterprises led by youth across Africa. The AfCFTA revealed that it has already allocated $150 million to support the burgeoning businesses of young entrepreneurs in Africa. Additionally, it aims to augment […]
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Banking & Finance
UBA, African Guarantee Fund create synergy to support SMEs across Africa
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Monday, signed a partnership that ensures that UBA provides US$100million in new loans to small and medium enterprises (SME) and businessowners across the 20 African countries where the bank has presence in Africa. The AGF, under this agreement, will support and guarantee SMEs with US$50million Portfolio […]
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Banking & Finance
Zenith champions ‘true banking’ for real economy, MSMEs
Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the real economy, as evidenced by a slew of measures geared toward empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, a move which it describes as ‘true banking’. This renewed dedication was announced by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Onwuzurigbo, and comes on […]
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Business
ACP-DIGI project empowers over 1000 SMEs with Digital Skills
The ACP-DIGI Project, designed to drive digitalisation among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has successfully educated and equipped over one thousand participants. Lead Consultant and CEO-Suku Technologies Limited, Tsonam Akpeloo, highlighted the project’s role in addressing challenges faced by SMEs. He recalled tough business situations during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising the need for digital tools to facilitate […]
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GEPA pledges major support for SMEs in 2024, launches trade show
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has pledged substantial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the coming year. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance and Operations at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Samuel Dentu, indicated that the Association is committed to driving the continuous development of Made-in-Ghana products and services […]
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Banking & Finance
FBNBank reiterates commitment to SMEs
To establish its unrelenting commitment to development of the country’s economy, FBNBank Ghana Limited has started a series of fairs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The FBNBank SME Fair is in two editions: the first edition takes place from 12th to 16th December 2023 at the Atomic Branch while the second involves simultaneous fairs […]
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Why every SME needs the Zenith Bank SME Business Card
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of economies. They serve as the engines of innovation, economic growth, and job creation. At the end of 2021, there were approximately 332.99 million SMEs worldwide, constituting over 90 percent of businesses and accounting for more than 50 percent of global employment. Recognizing the pivotal role that […]
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Business
YEA to support 10,000 MSMEs under Business and Employment Assistance Programme
The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched one of the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) flagship programmes, the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP), in the capital of the Bono Region, Sunyani. This initiative aims to nurture young entrepreneurs, empowering them to generate employment opportunities for the large pool of unemployed youths in the country. […]
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