Building on the success of the Lagos edition of the Nigeria Business
Summit, Stanbic IBTC will host a nationwide regional tour to deepen its
engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across key
commercial cities in Nigeria.
The inaugural summit, held in Lagos, attracted nearly 2,000 physical
attendees, delivering strong engagement and positive ratings among
participants. The regional tour extends this momentum by taking the
experience directly to business owners within their local markets.
Bringing practical support closer to SMEs
The Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour is designed to deliver
targeted, on-ground engagement in major trading hubs, where SMEs can
access tailored insights, advisory support, and networking
opportunities.
The tour will take place in the following cities:
* Wednesday, 01 July 2026 – Onitsha
* Wednesday, 08 July 2026 – Aba
* Wednesday, 15 July 2026 – Ibadan
* Wednesday, 05 August 2026 – Kano
This phased rollout reflects Stanbic IBTC’s strategy to engage SMEs
where they operate and trade, while addressing region-specific business
challenges and opportunities
A platform for growth, funding, and market access
Each regional activation will deliver practical and actionable value for
business owners through a structured programme. Sessions will include
expert-led discussions on funding readiness, trade opportunities, and
enterprise growth, alongside interactive masterclasses and panel
conversations.
Participants will also benefit from enterprise clinics, where Stanbic
IBTC relationship managers and specialists will provide one-on-one
advisory on access to finance, digital banking solutions, and business
expansion strategies.
The events will create opportunities for SMEs to showcase their
products, expand their networks, and connect with potential partners and
customers within their local markets.
Driving inclusive business growth across Nigeria
Stanbic IBTC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting SMEs as key drivers
of economic growth across Nigeria. The regional tour is positioned as a
practical extension of the Bank’s SME value proposition, focused on
delivering actionable support and sustained engagement.
By combining capability building, access to finance, and community
interaction, the initiative aims to strengthen SMEs’ ability to scale
sustainably and compete within both domestic and cross-border markets.
Invitation to participate
Stanbic IBTC invites business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry
stakeholders across the selected cities to participate in the Nigeria
Business Summit Regional Tour and take advantage of the opportunity to
learn, connect, and grow their businesses.
The initiative reinforces Stanbic IBTC’s role as a trusted partner to
Nigerian enterprises and its commitment to enabling sustainable economic
growth across key sectors. Interested participants should register to
attend by following this link [1].
