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Scaling up Your Business Now Made Easy with Diamond Business Advantage (DBA)
It is no more news that 66% of small businesses in Nigeria fizzle out before their 10th year according to Small Business Association (SBA) statistics. This has been the trend as a result of so many factors affecting SMEs in Nigeria and if you’re not going to be part of these 66% businesses, then you need to understand the WHY and the solution to sustaining your business.
Stay with me as I expose these to you.
The main challenges confronting the operations of MSMEs in Nigeria as revealed by the survey are access to finance and poor infrastructure, inconsistency in government policies, poor support (business development
services), access to market, multiple taxation and obsolete technology.
So many businesses have died down as a result of lack of vital information in marketing, customer relation, staff management, accounting, etc. and a handful of many closed down as a result of insufficient cash flow. Yes, I understand it is difficult in this part of the world as a startup or a business owner to have access to sufficient information and access to cash flow all at a go, but what if I tell you that you can get all of these at your finger tip – now made easy.
Business growth and strategy are no more rocket science, but information they say, is power and the ability to grasp it with both hands when it’s near is very vital, and right here you have it.
Permit me to introduce you to Diamond Business Advantage (DBA) by Access Bank, an Emerging Business proposition that is designed to equip you with the right tools to give your business the advantage it deserves. This covers a unique financial product (Diamond Business Advantage) tailor made to suit any stage of business, and a range of non-financial services that will help you
❖ Make better decisions
❖ Manage cost
❖ Access finance
❖ Segment your market
❖ Grow your business across local and international markets.
That is not all…
With DBA, you have access to online (over 50 business courses, webinars) and offline business management trainings, networking opportunities, you’ve also got access to business advisory that will help your business growth, and what’s more, the most important, you have the opportunity to Access Funds.
Most of the CBN SME fundings out there are not being accessed by businesses because of lack of proper information, but with DBA, you’re a step closer to getting these funds for your business.
It might also interest you to know that subscribing to DBA gives you access to the Diamond Business Club – a gathering where other DBA members are hosted and given the opportunity to share common interests and interact with one another, providing a platform to network and access new markets.
Your business is just about to get that big buzz and scale massively.
The Diamond Business Advantage is opened to Micro, Small, Medium and Large businesses (MSMEs) with 3 different plans (BASIC, GROWING & ESTABLISHED) – so everyone has got to be on this irrespective of what level your business is right now, and benefit from it as well.
If growing and scaling up your business is important to you, then get on board right now, subscribe to DBA and begin your business expansion journey. You don’t want to miss out on this.
Click HERE right now to begin.
The Diamond Business Advantage is powered by Access Bank, your SME friendly bank.
By Dipo Olowookere
Tech enthusiasts interested in participating in the Take on Squad Hackathon, organised by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, can now enter the contest via the official portal at https://squadco.com/hackathon.
The programme enters its third edition in 2026, and the theme for this year is Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy, according to a statement issued by the organisers.
The hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions across key sectors, including financial services, healthcare, commerce and digital inclusion.
Participants are challenged to design and build intelligent, data-driven solutions that transform how communities engage with money.
It is part of the organisation’s commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa.
“Today’s dynamic, digitally driven world demands continuous innovation, which is shaping how economies grow, how businesses scale, and how societies evolve.
“Through Take on Squad Hackathon, we are deliberately investing in the ideas and talent that will define the future.
“Our objective is not simply to encourage innovation, but to enable its translation into scalable solutions that deliver real and measurable impact.
“This reflects GTCO’s role as a financial services platform that connects capital, capability, and creativity to drive sustainable progress,” the Managing Director of HabariPay, Ms Eduofon Japhet, stated.
The social coding event remains a cornerstone of HabariPay’s mission to foster creativity and problem-solving among emerging tech talents. Competing teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to create scalable digital tools that address everyday challenges faced by businesses and individuals.
Through initiatives such as this, GTCO continues to position itself at the intersection of finance, technology and enterprise, actively shaping the future of digital transformation in Africa.
By Dipo Olowookere
Banking services will not be interrupted throughout the Easter public holidays, from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, 2026, for any reason, Ecobank Nigeria has assured its customers.
In a message over the weekend, the member of Africa’s leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, said customers would continue to enjoy quality service delivery during the period.
It noted that its secure and robust digital platforms would remain fully operational to support financial activities during the festive period.
All digital channels, including the Ecobank Mobile App, Ecobank Business App, USSD *326#, Ecobank Online, OmniPlus, Omnilite, EcobankPay, Ecobank Cards, ATMs, PoS terminals, and over 35,000 Ecobank Xpress Point agent locations nationwide, will remain accessible throughout the holiday, the financial institution further said, urging customers to conveniently conduct transactions at any time using this wide range of digital solutions.
Ecobank customers were encouraged to maximise the bank’s alternative channels for transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, card services, and account management.
They were also advised to stay vigilant by shopping only on trusted websites; avoiding the sharing of PINs, passwords, and one-time passwords (OTPs); refraining from banking on public Wi-Fi networks; being cautious of urgent or emotionally charged messages; and regularly monitoring their account activity.
“Customers will continue to enjoy a full bouquet of services during the holiday, including local and international funds transfers, bill payments, airtime top-ups, merchant payments, balance enquiries, account statements, and cardless cash withdrawals via ATMs,” the Head of Products & Analytics, Consumer & Commercial Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Victor Yalokwu, stated.
“We understand that festive seasons come with increased financial activity, and our priority is to ensure our customers enjoy fast, reliable, and secure banking wherever they are.
“Our digital channels are designed to support uninterrupted transactions, and we have strengthened our systems to guarantee optimal performance throughout the Easter break,” he added.
Mr Yalokwu noted that, “Ecobank remains committed to providing innovative financial solutions and exceptional customer service. We wish all our customers and partners a peaceful and joyful Easter celebration.”
By Dipo Olowookere
Customers may have difficulty accessing the digital platform of Polaris Bank, known as VULTe, during the Easter holidays from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, 2026.
This is because the financial institution is carrying out system maintenance on the platform in its effort to ensure users enjoy a better banking experience.
In a notice over the weekend, the lender said “access to VULTe may be limited,” but it provided an alternative, which is the PolarisXperience.
Polaris Bank, which expressed regret over “any inconvenience” this action may cause its customers, said the “scheduled system maintenance” would happen from 10 pm to 8 am daily, promising that normal service would return after the maintenance.
“In continuation of our commitment to delivering a seamless and improved banking experience, we will be conducting a scheduled system maintenance during the Easter holidays.
“During this period, access to VULTe may be limited. We have provided an alternative channel, PolarisXperience:
“Please go to our website to onboard or use it as an existing user. You can also use this link: (https://elogin.polarisbanklimited.com).
“We regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Normal service will resume after the maintenance,” parts of the notice seen by Business Post read.
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