Disaster Relief for SMBs: Michigan’s major disaster declaration was approved after April storms, flooding, and nine tornadoes, opening the door to FEMA Individual Assistance and urging residents to also check SBA disaster help. SME Skills Push: Nigeria’s Federal Government kicked off phase two of its TVET programme to train young people for jobs and entrepreneurship, with orientation at accredited centres. SME Payments & Fraud: A warning on credit card protections highlights how proposed changes could weaken the security “shield” that merchants help fund through payment costs. Digital Trust for Nigerian Businesses: Gidira is positioning itself as a verification and discovery platform to make Nigerian SMEs more visible, credible, and easier to trust online. Mobile Money for Risk Reduction: MTN Ghana’s MMFL says mobile money helps SMEs cut cash theft/loss and improve record-keeping and accountability. Local Tourism Spending: U.S. tourist towns report more Americans traveling closer to home, boosting local restaurants and attractions. SME Procurement Access: Jamaica launched an MSME procurement integration effort, aiming to stop small firms from being left out of government contracts. Diesel Support for Small Operators: Malaysia expanded BUDI Diesel quotas for pick-up and jeep owners, citing higher usage including for small business needs. AI for Merchant Growth: South Africa’s Yoco rolled out AI assistance using merchants’ own sales data, plus loyalty tools and fee reductions. Event & Retail Wins: A Donegal export-oriented recruitment SME, Niche SSP, won a Northwest regional award at Ireland’s National Enterprise Awards.