{
  "id": 12978183,
  "title": "Canada supports Nigerian SMEs to access global markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/canada-supports-nigerian-smes-to-access-global-markets-12978183",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T23:26:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/canada-supports-nigerian-smes-to-access-global-markets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Canada has launched a five-year programme to support 200 Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their efforts to access global markets. The initiative, funded by the Canadian Government through Global Affairs Canada, aims to enhance the export capacity of these SMEs and provide them with access to international markets. The Trade for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth programme, which was launched in Abuja, will specifically target 67% of beneficiaries to be businesses owned or led by women and other underrepresented groups. The programme will provide support for technical assistance, digital resources, training, and the development of investment plans, with a focus on improving environmental sustainability and climate resilience.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Canada supports Nigerian SMEs to access global markets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/canada-supports-nigerian-smes-to-access-global-markets",
        "published": "2026-10-08T23:20:10.000Z"
      }
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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."
}