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  "id": 11060161,
  "title": "Wema Bank accelerates SME growth through export trade academy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/wema-bank-accelerates-sme-growth-through-export-trade-academy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/wema-bank-accelerates-sme-growth-through-export-trade-academy/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Wema Bank Plc has successfully concluded its second Export Trade Academy in Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses for global competitiveness. The two-day intensive program, attended by over 500 business owners, exporters, and trade professionals, aimed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively participate in international trade. The academy focused on identifying export opportunities, meeting international buyer expectations, managing documentation, and mastering compliance, financing, logistics, and risk management. Key regulatory bodies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, and the Nigeria Customs Service, were involved in guiding the participants. Wema Bank's Deputy Managing Director, Oluwole Ajimisinmi, emphasized the importance of access to knowledge, connections, and financial support for Nigerian businesses to thrive globally.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Wema Bank accelerates SME growth through export trade academy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/wema-bank-accelerates-sme-growth-through-export-trade-academy-11061359",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:06:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}