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SMEDAN empowers SMEs for export growth through national single window reform

By Busola Bamidele on January 31, 2025

By Busola Bamidele

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is stepping up efforts to help Nigerian SMEs tap into global trade opportunities by providing targeted support under the National Single Window (NSW) Project.

SMEDAN shared this commitment on its official X handle, highlighting the agency's plans to equip small businesses with the necessary tools to overcome trade bottlenecks, streamline export processes, and boost global competitiveness.

With Nigeria losing an estimated N2.5 trillion annually due to inefficient trade procedures, the NSW Project aims to eliminate delays, simplify trade compliance, and create a seamless export system.

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Recognizing this opportunity, SMEDAN is training SMEs on export readiness, trade compliance, and digital trade platforms to ensure they benefit fully from the new system.

Through capacity-building programs and hands-on training, SMEDAN is positioning small businesses for smoother trade operations, increased market access, and stronger participation in the global economy. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to leverage these initiatives to scale their businesses and compete internationally.

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Lagos backs 150 agropreneurs with Fish farming support

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Lagos backs 150 agropreneurs with Fish farming support

By sbinsights on January 31, 2025

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Rural Development, has empowered 150 residents in Epe with essential fish farming materials to boost the agricultural sector and create economic opportunities.

The initiative, held in the Igbodu area and coordinated by the Centre for Rural Development, provided hands-on training for both youths and adults on modern fish farming techniques—from rearing to sales.

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Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Agbaje, emphasized that the programme goes beyond skill acquisition. "Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ensured that beneficiaries receive fish feed to sustain their farming activities until sales, easing financial burdens," he stated.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kikelomo Bolarinwa, urged participants to apply their knowledge diligently, stressing that success in fish farming requires persistence.

At the end of the programme, participants received smoking kilns, fish feeds, and tanks to support and expand their businesses.