Nigeria Finance Minister urges patient capital, investor networks for SMEs

Nigeria's Finance Minister stated that small businesses require more than bank loans, emphasizing patient capital, investor networks, and institutional support. Seven startups received $277,000 in awards, highlighting a policy push to diversify SME financing. The statement signals a potential shift in government approach to business support, though concrete policy changes remain unspecified.

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