Fidelity Bank Plc is set to unveil the Fidelity SME Hub, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in the creative sector.
The multi-purpose SME Hub, strategically located in Lagos, will offer: Training halls and meeting rooms, Networking spaces for collaboration, Podcast rooms and Music, photography, and content production studios
Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank, highlighted the bank’s continued commitment to SME development: "For nearly 40 years, Fidelity Bank has actively supported small businesses in Nigeria. We recognize that SMEs require more than just financial backing, which is why we are introducing the SME Hub as a platform to drive innovation, collaboration, and capacity-building."
Supporting Entrepreneurs with Training & Creative Solutions
- Financial Management & Investment Readiness
- Digital Transformation & Technology Adoption
- Marketing, Branding & Business Growth Strategies
A key feature of the SME Hub is Creativerse, an innovative space designed specifically for content creators, musicians, and digital media professionals. The Fidelity Creative Academy will also offer specialized courses in: Music Production & The Business of Music, Website Design, Mobile Videography & DJing, Photography & Content Creation
Interested entrepreneurs can explore course offerings or apply via www.fidelitybank.ng/smehub.
Boosting Economic Growth & Non-Oil Exports
Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe also emphasized that the initiative aligns with the country’s economic diversification strategy, particularly in non-oil sectors:
"Through Creativerse, we are unlocking new revenue streams in entertainment, digital media, and the arts—industries that already contribute 2.3% to Nigeria’s GDP."
Fidelity Bank’s Continued Support for SMEs
With a customer base of over 8.5 million, Fidelity Bank Plc operates 255 branches across Nigeria and the UK, along with robust digital banking services.
The bank has received numerous awards, including: Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria – Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria – Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023, Export Finance Bank of the Year – BAFI Awards 2023 and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 – Global Banking & Finance Awards
With the launch of the Fidelity SME Hub, the bank continues its mission to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs, drive business growth, and support sustainable economic development.
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