Lagos, Nigeria – Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP.
In a major move to support this vital sector, Fidelity Bank recently launched the Fidelity SME Hub, a dynamic platform designed to provide businesses with the tools, resources, and financial support they need to thrive.
Unveiled in a high-profile event attended by industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders, the Fidelity SME Hub is positioned as a one-stop solution for SMEs navigating the challenges of scaling, funding, and market expansion. The initiative is expected to address key business pain points, offering tailored financing solutions, digital tools, business advisory services, and capacity-building programs.
Says Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (MD & CEO, Fidelity Bank):
When we talk about supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs, the conversation often revolves around funding. But at Fidelity Bank, we understand that 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. Businesses thrive when they have access to the 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 to grow.
That is why this hub was created—to provide SMEs and creatives with everything they need to 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆.
The hub will offer a range of services, including:
- 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 for collaboration and growth
- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲, a dedicated space for content creators, musicians, and digital entrepreneurs.
- 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 for those shaping the future of media and entertainment.
- 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 to sharpen business strategies.
- 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 in areas like financial management, branding, and digital transformation.
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