Do you know you can get up to 10,000,000 Collateral free loan from CBN, with an interest rate of 5% per annum for up to 7 years tenor?
How to access up to 10-million-naira collateral-free CBN loan for small businesses and individuals.
The Central Bank of Nigeria is giving collateral-free loans
of up to N10,000,000 (Ten million Naira) to small businesses in a scheme
called; Agric-Business/Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme
(AGSMEIS).
INTRODUCTION
The Scheme supports governments policy measures for the
promotion of agricultural businesses, micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs) as vehicles for sustainable economic development and employment
generation.
Objectives of the Scheme
To improve access to affordable and sustainable finance by Agri-businesses, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Create employment opportunities in Nigeria.
Boost the managerial capacity of agri-businesses and MSMEs
to grow the enterprises into large corporate organizations in line with Federal The government’s agenda to develop the real sector and promote inclusive growth.
Eligible sectors/businesses
1. Agriculture & Agro-allied Processing
2. Art & Entertainment
3. Automobile Services
4. Fashion and Dressmaking
5. Catering & Event Management
6. Courier & Delivery Services
7. Creative Industry
8. Apparels and Textiles
9. I.C.T
10. Cottage Industry
11. Media
12. Publishing
13. Telecommunications
14. Hospitality
15. Health Services
16. Welding and fabrication
17. Animal Husbandry
18. Cosmetics, Beauty and Makeup Artistry
19. Electrical and Electronics
20. POP and Tiling
21. Carpentry
22. Masonry
23. Kerbs and Electric Pole making
Step 1
Get Trained
Attend a one-week compulsory training at a CBN certified
Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI). You can check the list of CBN EDC
Centres in Nigeria.
Step 2
Apply For Loan
The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) guides and
assists you in getting all the necessary documents required to secure the loan. You can get the current application form from the CBN EDC
that trained you.
Step 3
Receive Funds
Loans are paid into the account of beneficiaries.
Unqualified candidates are given feedback.
Step 4
Get Business Support Services
The Entrepreneurship Development Institute assists you to
implement business plans and provide business support services commercially.
Step 5
Make Sales
Sell products and services to pay back loans and make a profit.
Step 6
Repay Loan
Run your business, keep proper records, monitor sales and expenses to maximize profit and pay back the loan.
Modalities
Financing under the Scheme shall be for start-ups, business
expansion or revival of ailing companies.
The terms of the loans shall be as follows:
Loan amount: Up to N10,000,000
What is AGSMEIS Loan Interest Rate?
Interest: 5% per annum for the first five (5) years
More info at : www.nmfb.com.ng/sme
Tenor: Up to 7 years (depending on nature/gestation
period of the project)
Moratorium: Maximum of 18 months for principal and 6 months
on interest.
Eligible applicants shall pick-up and submit a completed
application form to the EDIs
To access the AGMEIS loan, there are some conditions that must be met:
1. Interested Applicants must undergo a one-week training by
a CBN certified Entrepreneurship Development Institution (EDI)
2. Interested Applicants will apply for the loan through the
CBN accredited EDI
3. The application will then be sent to CBN for processing.
4. Applicants will be called for an interview regarding
their business.
5. Those qualified will be contacted and given the loan.
6. Fill clearly the form with all the details required, sign
and get them authenticated by the EDI.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You have to attend a compulsory one-week training with a CBN
certified Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI).
The EDI also guides and assists you in getting all necessary
documents required to secure the loan, including a business plan.
The EDI shall collate, appraise and submit applications and
business plans to CBN for Applicants.
Due to COVID-19, most of the EDIs are conducting the one
week training online as follows:
*Processing Fee: N25,000*
The fee covers compulsory Training, Writing of Business Plan,
other support services such as uploading of your documents to the CBN portal.
About the National Microfinance Bank
The National Microfinance Bank is a leading Nigerian
financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Nigeria.
The Company was incorporated as a Private Limited Company in 2019 and commenced
operations following the grant of a license by the Central Bank of Nigeria to
operate as a National Microfinance Bank in the same year. It is Owned 50% by
the Bankers Committee, 40% by NIRSAL, and 10% NIPOST. So far, the bank has
disbursed approximately 776 million in loans to eligible SMEs under the
AGSMEIS.
A List of CBN Entrepreneurship Development Centres in Nigeria (CBN EDC Centres in Nigeria)
Below is the list of CBN EDC Centres in Nigeria and their addresses:
CBN-EDC, Ibadan (South West)
Website: www.edcsouthwest.org
Address: Old SDSTC (Oyo Oodua Skill Acquisition Centre
Premises),
Samonda, along Sango-UI Road,
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
If you are looking for CBN approved entrepreneurial development centres in Lagos, you can check out:
Centre for Entrepreneurial Development
website: www.cedl.org
36, Murtala Mohammed International
Airport Road, Lagos.
CBN-EDC, PortHarcourt (South South)
Website: www.ssedc.org
30 Trans-Woji road, Grace plaza, by Slaughter Bridge Woji
Town,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
CBN-EDC, Maiduguri (North East)
website : edcnortheast.com.ng
Address: Old Informatics Institute, Njimtillo, Kano Road,
Maiduguri, Borno State.
CBN-EDC, Kano (North West)
Address: Murtala Muhammed Library Complex,
Kano, Kano State.
CBN-EDC, Makurdi (North Central)
Off Jonah Jang Crescent,
Near Federal Secretariat,
Makurdi, Benue State.
CBN-EDC, Minna (North Central)
Address: Minna Innovation Institute,
Behind Niger State Sharia Commission,
Justice Ndajiwo Drive,
Minna, Niger State.
CBN-EDC, Enugu (South East)
Address: Ebenezer Villa Suite
8, Ogenyi Close, Off Cornerstone Avenue
Off Nike Lake Resort Road,
Enugu, Enugu State.
You can get more contact addresses of Entrepreneurship development centres in Nigeria @ https://www.boi.ng/edcpartners/
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