By Seun Oyediran, Director, Merchant Lending The Nigerian economic landscape is defined by the resilience of its micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). From the high-traffic supermarkets of Lagos to the critical distribution hubs supporting the hinterlands, millions of entrepreneurs drive our domestic commerce. Yet, a recurring theme persists in our boardroom discussions and macroeconomic reviews: the “missing middle.” While demand remains robust across various sectors, limited access to financing remains one of the several constraints affecting SME growth, effectively putting a limit on how much the country’s economy can…
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