An ExxonMobil affiliate in Nigeria is partnering with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support micro-enterprise development and provide small business skills training through IFC’s STEP project (Support and Training Entrepreneurship Program). Employing recent Nigerian university graduates and giving them specialized business training, STEP markets its services for a modest fee. Services include skills training for youths and small business support and advisory services for the micro-enterprise sector. Everything from basic stock-taking, accounting and marketing to small entrepreneurial and co-operative ventures is covered. Among recipients of STEP services are small market traders, produce sellers, fishermen, farmers, tailors, potters and shoemakers.
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