NICOP learning and Exchange Event Kano
As the project is approaching its last months of implementation, the Nigeria Competitiveness Project (NICOP) held a learning and exchange event in Kano. This special occasion aimed to create additional…
Sensitisation on the use of NCR for MSMEs in Aba
As part of its approach to explore alternative sources of finance, the Nigerian Competitiveness Project (NICOP) together with the GIZ SEDIN programme and in partnership with the National Collateral Registry…
NICOP commissioned equipment to selected clusters in Kano state
In a bid to support increase of efficiency and quality in the leather and garment value chain, the Nigeria Competitiveness Project (NICOP) commissioned equipment to selected clusters in Kano state.…
Peer Learning Event Conducted for Self-Financed Communities (SFC) Savings and Loans Groups in Kano State
NICOP supported the implementation of the Self-financing community methodology of savings and loans groups as part of its efforts to improve financial inclusion and access to finance. This was piloted…
National Dialogue on the Cotton, Textiles, and Garments (CTG) Policy
Governments are the primary actors in the design and management of business environment reforms. They develop, implement, and monitor the laws and policies that regulate business activities. However, to design…
NICOP Promotes Blended Finance in Nigeria
On the 30th of June 2022, NICOP participated in a hybrid workshop that shared learnings on the structuring of blended finance in Nigeria, its scalability, challenges, and the opportunities that…
NICOP at the 8th Edition of the EU-Nigeria Business Forum
NICOP participates in the 8th Edition of the EU-Nigeria business forum held in Lagos from the 30th June to 1st July 2022 -organised by EuroCham and the EU. The EU-Nigeria…
Making Tomatoes Processing More Efficient
Blossom Tomato Processor Group – Jos women group and SwoFON: Small scale women Farmer & processor Organization in Nigeria- Kaduna State Chapter had been supported by NICOP since 2019 to…
NICOP Partners Jaiz Bank to Launch N200 Million Non-Interest Loan for MSMEs in Kano
GIZ-NICOP in in partnership with Jaiz Bank officially launched a non-interest micro financing scheme (Mudarabah) for MSMEs in the leather and garment value chains in Kano. The event, which held…
NIGERIA’S VICE PRESIDENT LAUDS NICOP
In Abuja on Tuesday 6th July 2021, the GIZ- Nigeria Competitiveness Project (NICOP) received commendations and encomiums from the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON. The Vice President…