To close the financing gap and facilitate growth, micro and small medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and other developing markets are advised to explore technological advancements, platform-based alternative models, and reverse factoring solutions. According to a study conducted by Stears in partnership with digital supply chain finance platform Fiducia, disruptive financing options can help overcome the estimated $5.2 trillion finance gap, enabling MSMEs to access crucial funding for expansion. The report highlighted challenges faced by MSMEs in accessing finance and emphasized the role of platform-enabled factoring and reverse factoring in ensuring financial stability and fostering growth. Fiducia's CEO, Imohimi Aig-Imoukhuede, stresses the potential of the digital supply chain marketplace in bolstering Nigeria's GDP growth and supporting the long-term development of the MSME sector, which currently accounts for 46% of the nation's GDP.