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Nigeria Boosts SMEs with Awards and Export Training

8/26/2025

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Bayelsa State recognized participants of the Douye Diri Skills Students program with Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards on World Entrepreneurs Day.
Lagos State graduated 253 SMEs from the Export Readiness Programme, introducing 20 Trade Champions for the Intra African Trade Fair in Algiers.
The training focused on digital transformation and international trade certification to facilitate market access and loan opportunities.
Officials emphasized strategic partnerships and export diversification to boost Nigeria's economic growth and enhance Lagos's global competitiveness.
The initiative aims to support women's enterprises and SMEs throughout Nigeria.

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Bayelsa State recognized participants of the Douye Diri Skills Students program with Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards on World Entrepreneurs Day.
Lagos State graduated 253 SMEs from the Export Readiness Programme, introducing 20 Trade Champions for the Intra African Trade Fair in Algiers.
The training focused on digital transformation and international trade certification to facilitate market access and loan opportunities.
Officials emphasized strategic partnerships and export diversification to boost Nigeria's economic growth and enhance Lagos's global competitiveness.
The initiative aims to support women's enterprises and SMEs throughout Nigeria.