Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse: A podcast by the FATE Institute

Unlocking Sustainable Energy Financing for MSME Growth in Nigeria

How can sustainable energy financing unlock growth opportunities for MSMEs in Nigeria? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse, Oluwatimilehin Deinde-Adedeji, Head of Policy and Stakeholder Mobilization at The FATE Institute, engages Kolawole Osinowo, MSME Enabler and Senior Research Fellow at The FATE Institute, in a timely and insightful conversation on “Unlocking Sustainable Energy Financing for MSME Growth in Nigeria.” The discussion unpacks practical financing pathways, enabling policy frameworks, and investment opportunities that can support MSMEs in transitioning to sustainable energy solutions. It also highlights how access to clean and affordable energy can help small businesses reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and position for long-term, resilient growth.

Nigeria's Industrialization Vision

As national conversations on Nigeria’s Industrial Policy gather momentum, this episode revisits the keynote address delivered by Senator John Owan Enoh, Honorable Minister of State for Industry, Federal Republic of Nigeria at the 11th Annual FATE institute Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship. In his remarks, he underscored the strategic role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as the backbone of Nigeria’s industrial transformation and long-term economic competitiveness.

Nigeria's GDP Rebasing: What MSMEs Need to Know

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Policy Pulse by the FATE Institute, we sit with Mr. Adelokun Oluwole, Partner at KPMG, to unpack Nigeria’s GDP rebasing and what it means for MSMEs. Hosted by Amaka Nwaokolo, Director at the FATE Institute, this conversation explores how the rebased GDP reshapes investor perception, informs policy design, and opens new opportunities across emerging sectors. Tune in to understand how MSMEs can position themselves in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape.

Keynote Speech by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

This episode features the keynote address delivered by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment, during the 10th Annual FATE Institute Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship. In her thought-provoking speech, Dr. Oduwole shares critical insights on the role of policy in shaping Nigeria’s entrepreneurial landscape, highlighting government efforts, strategic priorities, and the importance of public-private collaboration in fostering a thriving business environment.

Fireside Chat with Mr. Taiwo Oyedele - Updates from the Tax Reform Committee

At the 9th FATE Institute Annual Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele was invited to discuss the work of the committee on tax reforms. One year later, Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, spoke with him about the progress made, the new tax reform bill currently before the House, and what to expect moving forward.