Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed a $75 million finance facility to the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) to expand access to finance for Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including eligible businesses in the creative economy.

The facility was announced during CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos, reflecting the event's focus on linking creative enterprises with finance, investment and markets, Afreximbank said in a joint statement with DBN on Wednesday.

Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, IntraAfrican Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank, and Tony Okpanachi, CEO of DBN, led the ceremonial signing on behalf of their institutions.

Ms Awani said the collaboration with DBN extend...