AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWomen-led SMEs: The African Development Bank committed $750,000 to three Nigerian partners for training, mentoring and financing support; one will assist 610 women-led businesses in Lagos. AI Security: A new report warns that hijacked AI agents can conceal credential theft, a growing risk for small firms without dedicated security staff. India’s MSMEs: Google announced $15 million in funding to support small businesses, alongside expanded AI initiatives. Access to Finance: Sterling Bank and Cascador unveiled a $200 million credit backstop for Nigerian SMEs. SME Listings: India’s SEBI is proposing changes to make SME IPOs easier, including a lower application amount.
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