{
  "id": 3133971,
  "title": "Stanbic IBTC, Anambra State Government Partner to Boost Trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/stanbic-ibtc-anambra-state-government-partner-to-boost-trade",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/25/stanbic-ibtc-anambra-state-government-partner-to-boost-trade/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stanbic IBTC has joined forces with the Anambra State Government to host the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour in Onitsha. The summit aims to provide businesses with practical solutions to foster sustainable growth. The initiative is a collaborative effort with the Anambra State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, bringing together government officials, business leaders, trade associations, development partners, and entrepreneurs. The event's objective is to explore avenues for economic growth, business sustainability, and increased involvement in both local and international trade. The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Nonso Chukwuma Ebonwu, emphasized the significance of robust partnerships between government, financial institutions, and the private sector. He stated that financial institutions like Stanbic IBTC play a pivotal role by offering access to finance, business advisory services, capacity building, and knowledge necessary for businesses to grow sustainably. Ebonwu highlighted that businesses are crucial for driving economic growth, generating employment, and fostering innovation, and the bank is committed to providing essential solutions, partnerships, and platforms to facilitate businesses' success. Remy Osuagwu, Executive Director of Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic IBTC Bank, expressed the bank's unwavering commitment to supporting businesses. He mentioned that through strategic partnerships and platforms like the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour, the bank connects entrepreneurs to the necessary knowledge, networks, and financial solutions that enable them to scale their businesses and compete more effectively in today's evolving marketplace.",
  "summary": "Nume Ekeghe Stanbic IBTC has partnered with the Anambra State Government to convene the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour in Onitsha to equip businesses with practical solutions for sustainable growth. The",
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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."
}