SMEDAN Loan Portal – Apply SMEDAN BOA Matching Fund Loan » Voice of Nigeria
The SMEDAN Loan Portal is currently accepting applications for the SMEDAN BOA Matching Fund Loan. This program is part of Nigeria’s efforts to reduce poverty and help small businesses grow. It’s designed to support small businesses in Nigeria by providing financial aid, which helps these businesses increase their production, become more competitive, and create jobs. This, in turn, benefits Nigeria’s economy.
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The Bank of Agriculture Ltd manages the distribution of these funds, focusing on small businesses that are unique and popular in Nigeria. These businesses often need extra financial support to expand. The benefits of the program include easy access to loans with favorable terms, support for business growth, job creation, increased competitiveness, and encouragement for businesses to develop new and improved products.
Eligibility for this program requires that a business be officially registered and have a clear business plan. To apply, businesses must share their goals, financial needs, and expected impact. This program is crucial in helping Nigerian small businesses achieve their full potential, which contributes to the nation’s economic growth.
The loan amounts range from N1.2 million to N5 million, available under business-friendly terms.
To qualify, businesses need:
- SMEDAN Unique Identification Number: Register your business with SMEDAN to get this number.
- CAC Registration Number: This confirms your business is officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria.
- Tax Identification Number (TIN): Issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service for tax purposes.
- NAFDAC Registration Number for Packaged Food Products: Required if your business produces and packages food products in Nigeria.
Application Process:
- Go to the SMEDAN registration portal at smedan.gov.ng.
- Find the BOA-SMEDAN Loan Program icon and click it.
- Fill out the registration form with accurate and updated information.
Currently, there’s an opportunity for free registration for the SMEDAN loan. This is a chance to register your business before applying for the loan.
Eligibility Criteria for BOA-SMEDAN Matching Fund Program:
- Your business must be innovative and contribute to economic growth and job creation.
- Must be a registered member of SMEDAN.
- The business should be established and operating in its sector.
- It must be located in Abuja, Oyo, or Kaduna.
To apply, follow the above application process steps and make sure to take advantage of the ongoing free registration opportunity.
