Keystone Bank boosts entrepreneurs in Kano, Maiduguri, others

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurial development as the lender recently held a nationwide SME Business Clinic across 10 major Nigerian cities. A statement by the bank said the initiative is in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025 themed: “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability.” […]

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurial development as the lender recently held a nationwide SME Business Clinic across 10 major Nigerian cities.

A statement by the bank said the initiative is in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025 themed: “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability.”

The empowerment programme, which was held throughout the month of June, reached entrepreneurs in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Aba, Asaba, Onitsha, Kano, Maiduguri, Kaduna, Abuja, and Ibadan—offering vital training, networking, and strategic insights tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.

“The initiative was designed to equip SMEs with essential business management skills, provide a collaborative platform for entrepreneurs to connect and learn from one another, and deepen understanding of the key drivers of business growth and sustainability,” the bank said.

Commenting on the initiative, Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, Keystone Bank, Olayemi Sule, said, “At Keystone Bank, we understand the vital role SMEs play in national development.”