Keystone Bank Limited has demonstrated its commitment to entrepreneurial growth by hosting an SME Business Clinic in Abuja and nine other states across Nigeria.
The bank said the Business Clinics held throughout June in celebration of the United Nations’ World SME Day 2025 themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability,” brought together small and medium-sized business owners from Lagos, Port Harcourt, Aba, Asaba, Onitsha, Kano, Maiduguri, Kaduna, Abuja, and Ibadan.
According to the bank, the initiative provided entrepreneurs with vital business management training tailored to the unique needs of Nigerian SMEs.
The bank said it also provided networking opportunities that encouraged collaboration and peer learning and strategic insights for business growth and sustainability.
According to Keystone Bank, the programme was designed to equip SMEs with essential skills, foster a collaborative environment, and deepen understanding of the drivers behind successful and sustainable businesses.
Group head of Retail and Digital Banking at Keystone Bank, Olayemi Sule, emphasised the bank’s dedication to supporting SMEs:
“At Keystone Bank, we understand the vital role SMEs play in national development. The SME Business Clinic was created to provide business owners with practical tools and knowledge to scale their ventures, build resilience, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic growth. This initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, financial literacy, and sustainable business practices.”
Each session featured hands-on workshops,expert-led discussions and Interactive Q&A forums addressing real-world challenges faced by Nigerian entrepreneurs.
Participants received actionable strategies to strengthen their operations, access financing, and navigate the evolving business landscape.
Many attendees expressed appreciation for the bank’s investment in their growth, noting the practical and supportive nature of the sessions.
During the training, each session featured hands-on workshops, expert-led discussions, and interactive Q&A forums addressing the real-world challenges Nigerian entrepreneurs face today. Participants also received actionable strategies to strengthen operations, access financing, and navigate an evolving business landscape.
Participants across the various cities lauded Keystone Bank for the thoughtful initiative, expressing gratitude that a financial institution is intentionally investing in their growth. Many said they felt seen, heard, and encouraged by the practical nature of the sessions, adding that it was refreshing to see a bank go beyond transactions to truly support the engine room of the economy—SMEs.
Keystone Bank reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian entrepreneurs through ongoing strategic initiatives and partnerships aimed at driving innovation, financial literacy, and business expansion.
