The Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund is a BOI initiative designed to provide affordable loan financing to Nigerian graduates who want to start or expand businesses. Loans are disbursed at 5% interest per annum and are targeted at youth-led enterprises across multiple sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Applicants must complete an entrepreneurship training programme through NYSC or BOI-accredited training partners before accessing funds.
Eligibility details are available on paid plans.
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