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lagos disburses n1 933bn loans grants to boost small businesses

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Lagos State government disbursed N1.933 billion in loans and grants to MSMEs, targeting small businesses in retail, food, and services. The program includes training and market access, aiming to boost local economic activity. Impact is Nigeria-specific, with potential to increase demand for consumer goods and services, but the scale is small relative to the economy. No direct commodity or price channel identified.

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  • Lagos State disbursed N1.91 billion in loans to 4,036 MSMEs.
  • N23.628 million in grants to 65 businesses.
  • Over 8,454 MSMEs received enterprise development support.
  • 848 entrepreneurs connected to market opportunities.
  • 2,127 individuals placed in jobs after vocational training.

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