For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a strong pitch can make the difference between missed opportunities and market success. A pitch, essentially a concise and persuasive presentation helps businesses capture investor interest, attract customers, an… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Mastering the pitch drives SME growth By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 5, 2025 For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a strong pitch can make the difference between missed opportunities and market success. A pitch, essentially a concise and persuasive presentation helps businesses capture investor interest, attract customers, and build partnerships. Experts note that an effective pitch clearly identifies a problem, presents a unique solution, and highlights measurable value such as cost savings or customer satisfaction. Read also, Mastering the pitch drives SME growth FG to train 7 million youths in vocational, digital skills SMEDAN plans national expansion of manufacturing business accelerator NLNG launches $20,000 creative arts prize to boost MSME film sector Nigeria attracts $8bn energy investment, targets $20bn by 2029 SMEs that tailor their pitches to specific audiences are more likely to secure funding and stand out in competitive markets. The success story of Airbnb remains a key example of how a compelling pitch can transform an idea into a global enterprise. For SMEs, mastering this communication skill is vital for expansion, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

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The Federal Government has unveiled plans to empower seven million Nigerian youths through dual vocational training and digital skills programmes designed to boost employability and entrepreneurship. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Ola… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG to train 7 million youths in vocational, digital skills By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 5, 2025 The Federal Government has unveiled plans to empower seven million Nigerian youths through dual vocational training and digital skills programmes designed to boost employability and entrepreneurship. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Germany, in Abuja. He said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to produce innovators and entrepreneurs who will drive economic growth. Read also, FG to train 7 million youths in vocational, digital skills SMEDAN plans national expansion of manufacturing business accelerator NLNG launches $20,000 creative arts prize to boost MSME film sector Nigeria attracts $8bn energy investment, targets $20bn by 2029 NSDC launches sugarcane programme to empower MSMEs Through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA), the ministry is expanding partnerships with German and Nigerian institutions to enhance access to practical and industry-relevant training. Olawande noted that the collaboration will involve key ministries and agencies, including those of Labour and Science, to strengthen vocational learning nationwide. Chief Executive Officer of IHK Giessen-Friedberg, Dr. Matthias Leder, praised the government's commitment to youth development and reaffirmed the Chamber's support for vocational training and legal migration initiatives. He revealed that 300 Nigerian youths under the Legal Labour Migration and Dual Vocational Training Project will be honoured in Lagos on November 12, 2025, after completing their A1 German language training.

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The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced plans to scale up the Small-Scale Enterprise Lab (SSE Lab) initiative nationwide, recognising its impact in driving innovation and entrepreneurship through the Manufac… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader SMEDAN plans national expansion of manufacturing business accelerator By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 5, 2025 The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced plans to scale up the Small-Scale Enterprise Lab (SSE Lab) initiative nationwide, recognising its impact in driving innovation and entrepreneurship through the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) programme. SMEDAN's Director-General, Charles Odii, represented by Lagos State Manager, Dr. Olubunmi Kole-Dawodu, disclosed this during the MBA Business Shower Cohort 2 Graduation in Lagos, themed "Innovation, Inclusion and Impact: Redefining MSMEs in Nigeria's Economy." Read also, SMEDAN plans national expansion of manufacturing business accelerator NLNG launches $20,000 creative arts prize to boost MSME film sector Nigeria attracts $8bn energy investment, targets $20bn by 2029 NSDC launches sugarcane programme to empower MSMEs Abia targets Turkish investors to revive MSME industries Odii said the agency is eager to broaden the programme's reach, describing it as a vital tool for strengthening Nigeria's MSME ecosystem. He emphasised the need for increased collaboration to support the country's over 40 million enterprises, noting that the MBA currently benefits only a small segment. Founder of SSE Lab, Desola Jimmy-Eboma, explained that the accelerator equips entrepreneurs with practical tools, mentorship, and market readiness in just 90 days. The event also featured exhibitions and business showcases by graduating entrepreneurs, highlighting the growing role of innovation-led MSMEs in Nigeria's industrial transformation.

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