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“Our small and medium sized enterprises are the lifeblood of our economy. We will empower these enterprises to reach new heights of success with good policies, access to finance, and capacity building initiatives"
His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFRPresident, Commander-In-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Catalysts of Nigeria's Economic Growth
When it comes to Nigeria's economic prosperity, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), along with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and its other agencies, are committed to putting the right structures and programmes in place to catalyze the growth of critical sectors in Nigeria with particular focus on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. There are over 41 million MSMEs across Nigeria (according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics and SMEDAN) and each month, more and more businesses are setup, largely without formal learning. Though considered as Nano or Micro, a lot of these businesses create employment at the grassroots level and have the potentials to do more. Add this to the fact that 60% of our population is less than 25 years old, we begin to understand that Nigeria’s economic boost and prosperity will come from businesses that currently exists but more importantly, businesses that would be run by our youth, using recent digital technologies. There is no better time for all of us to come together through public-private-partnerships to accelerate the growth of our Youth and our MSME sector. The SME Digital Academy is one of such structures, focused on MSME Education.
Quick Stats
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SMEDAN
The official owner of the SME Digital Academy,
41 Million
Estimated number of MSMEs in Nigeria
60%
Nigeria's population that is less than 25 years old
1 million
Number of SMEs to be trained annually by SMEDAN
What we Offer - More than Learning
1. Online Courses & Certificate
Learn from experts and experienced business owners directly on your device, from anywhere, at any time and get Certificate signed by DG-SMEDAN
2. Digital Community
Join the SME Digital Community and experience an ecosystem where you can connect with other SMEs, mentors, sponsors and more.
3. The MarketPlace
Create your own profile on our marketplace and showcase your services to gain more sales and revenue, locally and internationally.
4. Local Languages
Nano and Micro Businesses are not left out. We also offer our courses and programmes in major Nigerian Languages.
5. Digital Boost & SME Support
Gain access to digital support including websites, mobile apps, google business tools, email marketing, social media, designs and more.
6. Lifetime Access to Resources
Unlimited access to useful and relevant information about funding opportunities, new ideas, government grants, policies, local and global events and more.
Featured Course for the Month
Micro-Insurance for Small Businesses
Onyinye is a cook and owns a small restaurant in Onitsha. She is doing well. Ademola is a plumber and has a small shop in Ibadan. Aisha sells Ankara materials in a popular market in Kano. Mama Ochuko makes meatpie and delivers to schools. They all use these businesses to make money and support their families. They are doing well. However, there is always risk in business - theft, fire, flood, accidents, injuries, and so on. These businesses are too important to families and the community for them to just suffer when something bad happens. That is why we have designed this course to teach all businesses in Nigeria how to insure and cover their businesses so when something bad happens, you will be compensated and sometimes, get your business back to where it was before. Nigeria has something called MicroInsurance and that is what this course is all about. It is one of the popular courses on our Academy. It comes in English, Pidgin, Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa,
Watch a small part of the course.
Learning about insuring your business in multiple languages
English Version
Igbo Version
Yoruba Version
Hausa Version
FEATURED COURSE OF THE MONTH
Peace of Mind - Understanding Microinsurance and Takaful for Small Businesses (English Version)
As business owners, the fear of losing everything we've tirelessly worked for looms large. The unpredictability of life brings with it a myriad of potential risks — fire outbreaks, theft, burglary, floods, accidents, and more. Enter insurance, your shield against the uncertainties that can jeopardize your hard-earned success. This course is designed to empower business owners with the knowledge and understanding they need to safeguard their ventures and bounce back from unforeseen setbacks.
This course is more than knowledge; it's a tool for empowerment, instilling confidence and equipping entrepreneurs with the means to rebound from unforeseen setbacks. It transforms the fear of loss into a proactive strategy for protection, ensuring that the dedication and dreams invested in our businesses remain resilient in the face of the unpredictable twists of fate. Enroll now and embrace insurance not just as a financial instrument but as a strategic imperative, a guardian for your entrepreneurial journey.
How to RegisterJust 3 Simple Steps!
A few recent Partnerships
We thank all our partners that continue to support the growth of the MSME sector, through the Academy. More strategic partnerships will be announced soon, as we continue to build a large ecosystem for business success in Nigeria
Useful Resources for Small Businesses
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