Like in other parts of the world, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) have proved to be the backbone of the Nigerian economy. Data reveals that SMEs contribute about 49 percent to the national GDP. In addition, SMEs account for about 96 percent of the total number of businesses in the country and
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