Union Bank , in collaboration with Connect Nigeria has announced the launch of Top 100 Emerging SMEs campaign. The campaign was unveiled at the eBusiness fair for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) held in Lagos recently. The fair organized by Connect Nigeria and sponsored by Union Bank, is reputed as one of the largest gatherings of SMEs in Africa, drawing business owners, startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the continent. The Top 100 Emerging SMEs is an initiative aimed at identifying, honouring and supporting Nigeria’s leading upcoming SMEs who have shown resilience by thriving despite the challenging business environment while maintaining ethical business practices. Speaking on the initiative, Union Bank’s Head of Retail Segments, Paul Aseme stated: “As a bank that recently crossed the century mark, we are committed to supporting the growth of Nigerian businesses so they can also be profitable and sustainable in the long term. We will continue suppor