Keystone Bank Partners to Train SMEs on Business Growth

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria by co-hosting capacity-building sessions for entrepreneurs. This program, organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge and tools for strengthening their operations and ensuring long-term growth.

The sessions covered critical areas such as credit and investment readiness, tax and regulatory compliance, and business scaling strategies. Olayemi Sule, Group Head of Retail and Digital Banking at Keystone Bank, stated that the training reflects the bank’s strategy to empower SMEs beyond traditional financing, emphasizing that access to finance alone is insufficient.

The partnership with NACCIMA and SMEDAN highlights the importance of collaboration in building a resilient SME ecosystem, showcasing Keystone Bank’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s SME landscape through strategic collaborations that build enterprise capacity and competitiveness.