Lagos is preparing to host Chaos in the Ring on October 1 with global promoters and media partners converging on the city. The international delegation led by Dr Ezekiel Adamu signals a major sports and entertainment moment that positions Lagos on the g… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Lagos boxing event boosts SMEs in sports sector By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 30, 2025 Lagos is preparing to host Chaos in the Ring on October 1 with global promoters and media partners converging on the city. The international delegation led by Dr Ezekiel Adamu signals a major sports and entertainment moment that positions Lagos on the global stage. The showcase will trigger a surge in business activity for SMEs across hotels restaurants fashion event services and transportation. Entrepreneurs are already preparing to capture new demand from fans visitors and investors expected in their thousands. Beyond the ring the spotlight on local fighters opens fresh opportunities for SMEs in branding promotions merchandising and athlete support. Small creative firms stand to gain global visibility as Lagos becomes the focus of international sports coverage. Read also, Lagos boxing event boosts SMEs in sports sector Nigeria, AfDB drive SME growth through energy investments AfDB, Cameroon seal €136m deal to train youth, support SMEs Sokoto invests in education to build future SME workforce Borno governor backs farmers with food relief, cash support Analysts believe the event will fuel wider economic activity by linking entertainment with trade tourism and investment. This creates a multiplier effect where SMEs drive value across the entire supply chain while building lasting business partnerships. Business leaders urge SMEs to move quickly to position themselves in catering logistics hospitality and digital services. For many this event is not just sport it is a platform to scale grow revenue and prove Lagos as a centre for global opportunities.

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At the sidelines of UNGA2025, Vice President Kashim Shettima held bilateral talks with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on deepening collaboration in Nigeria's economic development agenda. Discussions highlighted… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigeria, AfDB drive SME growth through energy investments By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 30, 2025 At the sidelines of UNGA2025, Vice President Kashim Shettima held bilateral talks with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on deepening collaboration in Nigeria's economic development agenda. Discussions highlighted AfDB-supported programmes such as the Energising Education Programme, which deploys solar mini-grids to power universities and learning institutions. By improving access to reliable energy, these projects support research, innovation, and entrepreneurship opportunities for students and SMEs alike. Read also, Nigeria, AfDB drive SME growth through energy investments AfDB, Cameroon seal €136m deal to train youth, support SMEs Sokoto invests in education to build future SME workforce Borno governor backs farmers with food relief, cash support Tinubu commissions projects to boost SMEs in Imo The meeting also focused on wider investments in human capital development, aimed at building a workforce equipped with digital and technical skills to boost productivity and enterprise creation. Both parties agreed that strengthening access to clean energy and skills training will be critical in supporting small businesses, accelerating industrialisation, and positioning Nigeria for a knowledge-driven economy.

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Cameroon and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed €136 million loan agreements to launch a five-year programme in the country's conflict-hit far north region.The initiative, known as CAP2E, will train 6,000 youth in technical and vocation… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader AfDB, Cameroon seal €136m deal to train youth, support SMEs By Busola Bamidele on September 30, 2025 Cameroon and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed €136 million loan agreements to launch a five-year programme in the country's conflict-hit far north region. The initiative, known as CAP2E, will train 6,000 youth in technical and vocational fields, create over 5,000 jobs 40% reserved for women and provide support to more than 500 SMEs. Read also: AfDB, Cameroon seal €136m deal to train youth, support SMEs Sokoto invests in education to build future SME workforce Borno governor backs farmers with food relief, cash support Tinubu commissions projects to boost SMEs in Imo AfDB approves loan to boost youth jobs, skills in Equatorial Guinea It also includes the construction or rehabilitation of 22 training centres and 29 social facilities, alongside projects in renewable energy, health, and education to boost resilience and opportunities. Cameroon's Economy Minister, Alamine Ousmane Mey, said the programme would reduce inequalities and promote shared prosperity, while AfDB's Central Africa Director General, Léandre Bassolé, described it as a "catalyst for transformation" that strengthens entrepreneurship and human capital development.

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