We are the apex government agency tasked with nurturing the growth and development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.
We provide Guidance, Resources, Opportunities, and Workforce Support for Nigerian entrepreneurs/creatives.
03/06/2026
After her NYSC in 2024, Ayomide Logo decided to stop waiting for someone else to bring Nigerian flavours to the world and built Otasansan Chili Oil herself. 🌶️
Òtásánsán means Good Aroma in Yoruba. And every bottle delivers exactly that.
Swipe through to meet her and read her full story at www.smedan.gov.ng/blog.
Shop: bit.ly/Otasansanchilioil
Follow: on Instagram
03/06/2026
After her NYSC in 2024, Ayomide Logo decided to stop waiting for someone else to bring Nigerian flavours to the world and built Otasansan Chili Oil herself. 🌶️
Òtásánsán means Good Aroma in Yoruba. And every bottle delivers exactly that.
Swipe through to meet her and read her full story at www.smedan.gov.ng/blog.
Shop: bit.ly/Otasansanchilioil
Follow: on Instagram
Right here at the SMEDAN Headquarters in Abuja, there is a fully functional furniture hub where skilled Nigerian artisans handcraft quality furniture at prices that will surprise you.
Peter Garuba is one of the talented artisans at the SMEDAN Furniture Hub. From beds to wardrobes, chairs to tables and everything furniture related, they can make it.
Come and patronize a Nigerian artisan today. Visit the SMEDAN Furniture Hub at our Headquarters and let them bring your vision to life.
01/06/2026
It is another Monday and you are about to jump straight into work with no plan and wonder why Friday comes around with nothing important done.
These five simple things take less than an hour this morning and they will completely change how your week goes.
Swipe through and try it today.
01/06/2026
Happy new week and new month!
Let this be your sign to bet on yourself.
30/05/2026
We are giving you direct access to the Director General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, and we want to know what you would ask him if you had 60 seconds of his time.
Are you struggling with something in your business? Do you have a question about how SMEDAN can help you? Is there something you have always wanted him to answer?
Drop your question in the comments below. The best questions will be answered by the DG himself in an upcoming video series.
30/05/2026
In 2020, Pearl Ubani asked herself a simple question. Why are Nigerians still depending on imported cosmetics when we can make them ourselves?
That question became, Myria Gee cosmetics manufacturing company based right here in Abuja, producing world-class makeup locally.
Swipe through to meet her, and read her full story on our blog. Link below:
www.smedan.gov.ng/blog
Shop: www.myriagee.com/shop
29/05/2026
Every small business has a story, the late nights, the first sale, the moment you almost gave up but didn't. That story matters, and we want to tell it.
We're continuing our series, and we're looking for the next business to feature!
Whether you sell food, fashion, tech, crafts, beauty, or anything in between, we want to hear from you.
Here's how it works:
- Click the link below to fill out a short form:
https://forms.gle/W7xmwEcNuvFLBQu78
- Tell us your story in your own words
- We handle the rest and share your journey with our community of over 20,000 people
It's free. It's simple. And it could put your business in front of thousands of people who need exactly what you offer.
29/05/2026
Today we celebrate the man leading the charge for small businesses across Nigeria.
Happy Birthday to the Director General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii. Your passion for building a Nigeria where every small business can thrive is something we are grateful for every single day.
Wishing you a beautiful day and an even greater year ahead!🥂
If you have been looking for skincare products made with natural ingredients that feed and nourish your skin, Aisha Ibrahim of Ashberry Multiservices might just be your answer.
Based in Niger State, Aisha handcrafts her skincare products using naturally sourced shea butter, and the results speak for themselves.
She also has a feminine hygiene care package specifically for women, and it is worth knowing about. The collection includes a Yoni Scrub that smoothens rough skin, a Yoni Feminine Wash that supports freshness and helps manage odor, and a Yoni Intimate Oil that deeply hydrates and soothes dry skin. Three products, all designed with a woman's body in mind.
She delivers nationwide, so no matter where you are in Nigeria, her products can reach you.
Support a Nigerian small business today and place your order with Ashberry Multiservices.
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