Providus Bank launches Training to Transaction Programme to boost African SME global trade

Providus Bank has launched the Training to Transaction Programme, an initiative designed to help African small and medium-sized enterprises move from export readiness to active participation in international trade. This program is a collaboration with Borderless Trade and Investment, Duchess NL, and the Global African Business Association under the ECOWAS Parliament at 25 Programme. The T2T Programme aims to bridge the gap between training and actual transaction execution by providing practical capacity building, compliance alignment, and direct market access. Dr. Biodun Ariyo, Head of Global Trade and Structured Finance at Providus Bank, highlighted the crucial role financial institutions play in supporting regional trade growth through partnerships. Ernest Elue, Head of Strategy & Innovation at Providus Bank, stated that the program reflects the bank's commitment to transforming potential into productivity by equipping African SMEs with the necessary tools and access for global competition. The program offers export readiness support, guidance on international regulatory requirements, and market access to regions including Africa, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It targets high-growth sectors such as Agro & Agro-processing, Cosmetics, Beverages, Garment Making & Textiles, and Leather & Tanning, aligning with Providus Bank’s strategy to foster trade-led economic expansion and integrate indigenous enterprises into global value chains.