AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoSME Funding: Nigeria’s SMEDAN announced a ₦100 million initiative combining finance, training and market access, aiming to help 100 entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Afreximbank also approved a $30 million facility for NEXIM to finance export-focused SMEs. Export Markets: Nine Kenyan small firms won new orders, supermarket talks and retail leads at an East African trade fair. Malaysia’s trade agency brought 29 companies to Shanghai’s import expo to connect with Chinese buyers. Business Rates: In England, new claims for retail, hospitality and leisure relief have closed, but small firms may still qualify for other support; local councils decide eligibility. Cybersecurity: A Phoenix florist says hackers took more than $126,000 from its business accounts, forcing the owner to borrow to cover payroll and bills.
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