Keystone Bank, FBRA Train 100 SMEs on Waste Management

Keystone Bank Limited has partnered with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) to equip 100 Green SMEs with skills to transform waste into commercially viable products. The program, named “Keystone-FBRA Green SME Master Class,” provided hands-on training in upcycling rubber and food and beverage packaging, alongside sessions on business management, financial preparedness, taxation, and business growth.

This initiative is part of Keystone Bank's commitment to enhancing its presence in the green economy and supporting sustainable enterprise development in Nigeria. The bank's Eco Cycle Product offers tailored financial solutions for businesses in the circular economy.

Martins Ofiegbe, Unit Head of SME Banking at Keystone Bank, facilitated sessions on financial management, while Akinwunmi Karunwi, Department Head of Regulatory Reporting & Tax Management, discussed tax compliance for SMEs. Other stakeholders included SMEDAN, LAWMA, and Zannytecture Recycling Company Limited.