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About Development Bank of Nigeria

Development Bank of Nigeria exists to alleviate financing
constraints faced by Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises
(MSMEs) in Nigeria.

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Dr. Shehu Yahaya, OON

Chairman, Board of Directors
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offerings

What We do

Partial Credit Risk Guarantees

Partial Credit Risk Guarantees

Participating Financial Institutions may opt to share risk with the Development Bank of Nigeria.

Partial Credit Risk Guarantees

Capacity Building

Technical Assistance will be provided to both the Participating Financial Institutions and the ultimate end borrowers.

Finance to Finance On-lending Scheme

This on-lending scheme designed specifically for Financial Institutions (FI) with lending operations to MSMEs.

Partial Credit Risk Guarantees

Long Term Finance Scheme for PFIs

The Long-Term Finance is provided to Participating Financial Institutions to support their long-term lending to MSMEs for a period of up to 10years.

Partial Credit Risk Guarantees

Achievement so far

How We Have Impacted

Our objective is to alleviate financing constraints faced by MSMEs and small Corporates in Nigeria through the provision of financing and partial credit guarantees to eligible financial intermediaries on a market-conforming and fully financially sustainable basis.

Number of Sub-loans

647.2b

Total Amount Disbursed

PFIs

32

PFIs





DBN Impact

324,223

Number of Sub-loans

Categories


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  • Female

Publications

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Events

World Bank MSME Summit 2022, Abuja
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World Bank MSME Summit 2022, Abuja

The World Bank in partnership with the Development Bank of Nigeria Plc is pleased to announce the MSME Finance Seminar 2022. Theme: Banking Small and Medium Size Enterprises to Build A Better Nigeria. The seminar is aimed at addressing the existing MSME financing gap whilst driving conversations geared towards boosting sustainable growth and investment in people for economic development.
  • 23 March, 2022
DBN Kano MSME Summit 2022 in Kano
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DBN Kano MSME Summit 2022 in Kano

In furtherance of our objective to alleviate financing constraints faced by MSMEs across Nigeria while championing conversations geared towards economic prosperity, we are delighted to announce the DBN MSME Summit Kano. Themed 'The Role of Development Banks in Inclusive Banking', the summit will feature panel discussions along with several captains of industry.
  • 30 June, 2022
  • Amani Event Centre, Tamandu Road, Nasarawas GRA, Kano
DBN International Women's Day Celebration 2023
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DBN International Women's Day Celebration 2023

In celebration of International Women's Day as we proudly announce the hosting of the DBN IWD 2023 event on March 22nd at the prestigious Shehu Musa Yar'adua Centre in Abuja. This remarkable occasion aims to foster impactful discussions and inspire positive actions towards achieving gender parity through the power of technology. We invite you to meet our esteemed special guests and keynote speaker, who will lead engaging conversations on Technology & Innovation for Gender Equality, while commemorating International Women's Day 2023.
  • 22 March, 2023
  • Shehu Musa Yar'adua Centre
DBN Techpreneur Summit 2021
Event

DBN Techpreneur Summit 2021

Techpreneur Summit organised by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), recently. The Summit themed: ‘Starting Local, Scaling Global’, provided the Small, Me­dium and Enterprises’ (SMEs) tech com­munity the platform to deliberate on issues in the Nigerian tech ecosystem.
  • 28 October, 2021
  • Lagos Oriental Hotel

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Development Bank of Nigeria exists to alleviate financing constraints faced by Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria through providing financing, partial credit guarantees and technical assistance to eligible financial intermediaries on a market-conforming and fully financially sustainable basis.

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head office

The Clan Place, Plot 1386A Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

  • info@devbankng.com

opening hours

  • 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
  • +234 209 904 0000

Liaison Office

Plot 952/953 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

  • +234 201 906 4000