MSME Development

FG TO DISTRIBUTE AGRICULTURAL INPUTS TO FARMERS

13 Jun 2020 By halimafarouk

An endeavor has been made by the Federal Government to alleviate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on food production in Nigeria, the government started the dissemination of agricultural inputs to farmers nationwide.

According to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the move would enhance agricultural production and avert food scarcity in 2021.

It said in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday that the inputs distributed to smallholder farmers included various varieties of seeds of rice, maize, wheat and palm seedlings.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, inaugurated the distribution exercise in Kaduna.

He stated, “The Federal Government will continue to support smallholder farmers with relevant inputs through associations and cooperatives to ensure that the country does not experience food shortages as a result of the pandemic.

“Rice farmers through the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria will receive support worth about 270 metric tonnes and 300MT of certified seeds of FARO 66 and 300MT of foundation seeds of flood- tolerant rice varieties of FARO 66 and FARO 67.”

He added, “The ministry is also distributing 26MT of certified wheat seeds to wheat farmers, 1,350 maize production kits and 18,517Kg of Aflasafe to ensure that the maize produced is aflatoxin-free.”

Nanono said the association was expected to distribute the seeds to its members nationwide for the 2020 cropping season.

Source: https://punchng.com/fg-distributes-agricultural-inputs/

UNION BANK SUPPORTS SMEs

11 Jun 2020 By halimafarouk

All over the world, the current pandemic has had unthinkable impact on people, Small business owners,communities, companies and economies.

This is why one of Nigeria’s most reliable and trusted banking partner   have come up with #TheRiseChallenge to shine the spotlight on their customers, who are doing all you can to rise above this pandemic. If you are being innovative, charitable, creative and resourceful and the union bank wants to hear your story.

Every week for the next 4 weeks, they will select 10 of the most inspiring stories to share and reward. If your story is selected, you will receive N250,000 Naira from Union Bank to support the work you are doing to RISE above the pandemic.

Apply for the 3rd National MSME Awards (Virtual Edition)

08 Jun 2020 By ummiyusuf

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the Virtual Edition of the National MSME Awards and stand a chance to win cash and other valuable prizes.

The Award Program is an initiative of the Federal Government under the National MSME Clinics Platform and it aims to support and appreciate the efforts of entrepreneurs towards the development of the economy.

The Presidency is working diligently to ensure MSMEs survival during these turbulent times and has not allowed the pandemic to deter it from showing appreciation to outstanding MSMEs.

Award Categories include; Agriculture, Fashion, Manufacturing, Creative Arts, Leather Works, Woodworks, Technology Innovation and many more.

Registration is ongoing and will end on 30th June 2020. Apply today by visiting www.msmeclinics.com.ng

Zenith Bank Promotes Women Empowerment

30 Apr 2020 By Amina M Bello

Nigeria’s leading financial institute, Zenith Bank Plc has introduced a new merchandise, Z-Woman, which is focused on endowing female business owners.

Z-Woman account holders stand a chance to experience loans of up to N10 million at a single digit interest rate, free digital skills training, free exhibition stands at Zenith Bank events and many other benefits which will help them grow their businesses and increase their sales.

According to the Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Z-Woman offers women the opportunity to enjoy a partnership with the Zenith Bank brand as the name Z-Woman implies. The Z-Woman account is designed to address the unique needs of women-owned businesses and offer them unmatched services that empowers them to do more and achieve more.

To learn more about Z-Woman, please visit www.zenithbank.com/zwoman

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