Stanbic IBTC Targets SMEs With Funding, Trade Support Across Key Cities

Building on the success of its Lagos summit, Stanbic IBTC Bank⁠, has launched a regional tour aimed at providing funding support, trade opportunities and business advisory services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across major commercial hubs in Nigeria.

The initiative, tagged the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour, is designed to deliver practical support to SMEs through expert-led sessions on funding readiness, trade opportunities and enterprise growth.

The regional tour will kick off on July 1, 2026, in Onitsha, followed by Aba on July 8, Ibadan on July 15 and Kano on August 5.

According to the bank, the phased rollout reflects its commitment to engaging SMEs within their operating environments while addressing region-specific business challenges and opportunities.

“Each regional activation will deliver practical and actionable value for business owners through a structured programme. Sessions will include expert-led discussions on funding readiness, trade opportunities and enterprise growth, alongside interactive masterclasses and panel conversations,” the bank stated.

Participants will also benefit from enterprise clinics where Stanbic IBTC relationship managers and specialists will provide one-on-one advisory services on access to finance, digital banking solutions and business expansion strategies.

The bank noted that the events would also provide platforms for SMEs to showcase their products, expand business networks and connect with potential partners and customers within their local markets.

Reaffirming its commitment to supporting SMEs as critical drivers of economic growth, Stanbic IBTC said the regional tour represents a practical extension of its SME value proposition, focused on delivering actionable support and sustained engagement.

The bank added that by combining capability building, access to finance and community interaction, the initiative is expected to strengthen SMEs’ capacity to scale sustainably and compete effectively in both domestic and cross-border markets.

Stanbic IBTC said the programme further reinforces its position as a trusted partner to Nigerian enterprises and underscores its commitment to promoting sustainable economic growth across key sectors.