The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has officially launched its 7th Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP) for 2025, inviting applications from Nigerian MSMEs.
Key Details:
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Eligibility:
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Applicants must be Nigerian, 18+ years old, and business owners of registered, for-profit MSMEs based in Nigeria.
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Must commit to both virtual learning and a 5-day in-person workshop in either Lagos or Abuja.
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How to Apply:
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Register via the BizAid/LMS platform.
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Complete four mandatory online courses:
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Accounting & Bookkeeping
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Sustainability for MSMEs
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Marketing & Sales
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Credit Management/Access to Finance
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Achieve a minimum average of 70–80% across all quizzes.
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Receive an email invite to apply for face-to-face training if requirements are met.
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Selection & Training:
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DBN will shortlist approximately 300 MSMEs for the in-person sessions.
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Participants will receive business coaching and an opportunity to pitch for grants (up to N1 million).
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Training locations include Lagos and Abuja, with dates currently set for mid-late 2025.
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Objectives:
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Build entrepreneurial skills to develop bankable business proposals.
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Improve MSMEs’ access to credit, markets, and investment opportunities.
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Enhance sustainability and growth capacity in participating businesses
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