The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has urged Nigeria and other African countries to transform agriculture, trade, and energy with a stronger focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to drive inclusive growth. NES President, Prof. Adeola Adenikin… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NES: unlocking SME potential crucial for Africa's trade, agriculture, energy future By Enitan Ajebukola Ajewumi on September 3, 2025 The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has urged Nigeria and other African countries to transform agriculture, trade, and energy with a stronger focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to drive inclusive growth. NES President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, said Africa is not short of ideas or entrepreneurial talent, but struggles to turn them into real improvements in citizens' lives. Read also, NES: unlocking SME potential crucial for Africa's trade, agriculture, energy future Next Titan Season 10 launches, empowering SMEs and entrepreneurs FG pushes renewable energy, opens opportunities for SMEs US chip export ban poses risk to SMEs in tech supply chain SMEs urged to tap into agriculture for growth He stressed that supporting SMEs through diversification, regional integration, and reforms will be vital for creating jobs and lifting more people out of poverty. He added that the NES annual conference in September will outline practical strategies to unlock SME potential and strengthen resilience in Africa's economy.

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