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SMEDAN Launches Zero-Interest ‘Grow Fund’ For MSMEs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a 500million naira zero-interest revolving loan scheme, tagged “the Grow Fund,” to provide easier access to finance for members of business and professional associations across the country. Director-General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, who announced the initiative while speaking at the commemoration of the [] The post SMEDAN Launches Zero-Interest ‘Grow Fund’ For MSMEs appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
PARLIMEN: Kerajaan salur RM500 juta kepada 30,000 PMKS
KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan meluluskan lebih RM500 juta pembiayaan mikro kepada lebih 30,000 usahawan sebagai langkah segera membantu peniaga kecil dan perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) susulan peningkatan kos operasi berikutan ketegangan geopolitik di Asia Barat. Selain itu, bagi tempoh 15 Mei hingga 30 Jun lalu, Skim Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP) turut meluluskan jaminan pembiayaan ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Kerajaan salur RM500 juta kepada 30,000 PMKS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
Woori Financial boosts growth, inclusive finance funding by W10tr
Woori Financial Group said Sunday it will expand funding for its Future Shared Growth Project by 10 trillion won (6.5 billion), stepping up support for strategic industries, small businesses and financially vulnerable borrowers. Of the additional funding, 9.4 trillion won will be allocated to productive financing over the next two years, including 5.7 trillion won this year and 3.7 trillion won in 2027. The funds will be used to support strategic industries, exporters and regional economies,
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· Jun 21, 2026
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Vanguard News
· Jun 29, 2026
SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs
By Yinka Kolawole The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled Grow Fund for Small Businesses in Nigeria, a N500 million zero-interest fund for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. SMEDAN Director-General, Charles Odii, announced the initiative, in Abuja, as part of activities to mark the 2026 World MSME [] The post SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jul 1, 2026
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Related coverage for "SMEDAN Launches Zero-Interest ‘Grow Fund’ For MSMEs": Utusan Malaysia — PARLIMEN: Kerajaan salur RM500 juta kepada 30,000 PMKS. Kiplinger — What's Behind the Shifting Fortunes for This Small-Cap Fund? . The korea Herald News — Woori Financial boosts growth, inclusive finance funding by W10tr. BERNAMA — General : RM9.8 Bln Allocated To Expand Microfinancing For Small Traders - Liew. Vanguard News — SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs. Business Today — Dream11 parent company Dream Money to shut down by July-end; What existing users need to know