First City Monument Bank (FCMB), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has launched the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program in Nigeria to strengthen entrepreneurship.The initiative, delivered online through the University of Le… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader IFC, Bank roll out Goldman sachs 10,000 women program to boost SMEs By Busola Bamidele on August 20, 2025 First City Monument Bank (FCMB), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has launched the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program in Nigeria to strengthen entrepreneurship. The initiative, delivered online through the University of Leeds, offers SMEs free access to ten business courses and an alumni community of over 200,000 global entrepreneurs. Through its SheVentures platform, FCMB has already empowered women-led businesses with over ₦800 million in zero-interest loans, alongside training and mentorship. Read also: IFC, Bank roll out Goldman sachs 10,000 women program to boost SMEs Asian markets mixed as SMEs face global trade uncertainty NESG pushes for second-wave reforms to drive long-term growth FG, foundations launch youth agribusiness manifesto to empower young entrepreneurs California eyes investment partnerships with Nigerian SMEs FCMB's Managing Director, Yemisi Edun, said the program will "equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and opportunities to scale their businesses while driving inclusive economic growth." The bank's Divisional Head of Business Banking, George Ogbonnaya, added that the partnership "promotes gender equality and fosters sustainable SME growth in Nigeria."

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