Providus Bank Launches T2T Programme Boosting SMEs Global Trade

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Providus Bank has launched the Training to Transaction (T2T) Programme, an initiative aimed at supporting African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to transition from export readiness to active participation in international trade.

The bank disclosed that the programme is being implemented in partnership with Borderless Trade and Investment, Duchess NL, and the Global African Business Association, under the ECOWAS Parliament at 25 Programme.

According to the bank, the initiative is designed to bridge the gap between export training and actual transaction execution by equipping SMEs with practical capacity building, compliance support, and access to international markets.

Speaking at the launch, the Head of Global Trade and Structured Finance at Providus Bank, Biodun Ariyo, said financial institutions have a critical role to play in driving regional trade growth through strategic partnerships that expand trade financing and facilitate cross-border transactions.

Also speaking, the bank’s Head of Strategy and Innovation, Ernest Elue, noted that the programme is focused on helping businesses move beyond preparation into measurable trade performance.

The T2T Programme is expected to provide participating SMEs with export readiness support, guidance on international regulatory and compliance requirements, and structured access to markets across Africa, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The bank further stated that the initiative will target high-growth sectors such as agro-processing, cosmetics, beverages, garments and textiles, as well as leather and tanning.

Providus Bank added that the programme aligns with its broader strategy to promote trade-led economic growth by supporting indigenous businesses to scale beyond domestic markets and integrate into global value chains.