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Development Bank of Nigeria MSME Loans (via PFIs)

Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) verified

DBN doesn't lend to businesses directly. It provides long-term funding to commercial banks, microfinance banks and other Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs), which…

NigeriaAny
Amount varies Rolling
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NIRSAL Microfinance Bank MSME and Agribusiness Loans

NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) verified

A national microfinance bank, owned by the Bankers' Committee, NIRSAL and NIPOST, with 100+ branches. It offers small-business, women's group (Amazon) and…

NigeriaAgricultureAgribusiness
₦50,000 – ₦10,000,000 Rolling
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SMEDAN Conditional Grant Scheme (N50,000) 2026

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) verified

A one-off N50,000 grant from SMEDAN for nano and micro businesses at local government level. You don't repay it, but you must…

NigeriaAny
Up to ₦50,000 Rolling
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YouthCred Youth Credit Scheme 2026

Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) verified

A federal credit scheme from CREDICORP for Nigerians aged 18 to 39. It has three tracks: NYSC corps members, salaried young workers…

NigeriaAny
₦5,000 – ₦5,000,000 Rolling
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BOI RAPID Programme (Rural MSME Loans)

Bank of Industry (BOI) verified

Renewed Hope Rural Area Programme on Investment for Development. It offers low-interest BOI loans for nano, micro and small businesses and community…

NigeriaAny
Up to ₦10,000,000 Rolling
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AKSG–BOI MSME Loan Programme (Akwa Ibom)

Akwa Ibom State Government (AKICORP) and Bank of Industry verified

A state-backed loan programme run with the Bank of Industry for MSMEs headquartered in Akwa Ibom. Micro businesses can borrow up to…

NigeriaAny
Up to ₦100,000,000 Rolling
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KADEDA A Kori Talauci MSME Grants (Kaduna)

Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA)

Kaduna State's poverty-reduction grant scheme for nano, micro and small businesses, run by KADEDA with priority for women and youth. It has…

NigeriaAny
₦50,000 – ₦300,000 Rolling

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