The MSME workshop in partnership with SDF and KCCI held in Kano was an eye-opening event for the MSME’s in Kano. The event has raised awareness on the mandates of the Development Bank of Nigeria and its commitment to financing business through provision of loans to MSMEs. The Development Bank of Nigeria also highlighted the onboarding of Non-Interest Banks such as JAIZ and TAJ Bank to bridge the financial divide that had for too long held the region back. The event has raised the hope of entrepreneurs that the Development Bank of Nigeria is committed to  enhancing the future of the MSMEs in kano and the northern region at large.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly being recognized as a key enabler in promoting knowledge-based growth, creating jobs, and boosting long-term economic prosperity for both developed and developing countries. The Nigerian ICT sector contributed 15% to the nation’s GDP in 2020 and grew by 6.47% in Q1 2021, making it the fastest growing sector in the economy. The sector’s importance has also been recognized by the Federal Government which has organized several projects, such as the planned $500 million Nigeria Innovation Programme and the $20million BOI tech fund, to fund the sector.

Nigeria currently sits at 131 out of 190 economies, on the Ease of Doing Business Rank. Being in the lower levels of EODB ranking presents a strong need for the country to immediately attend to the risk factors that portend its downward trend on the global benchmark.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Development Bank of Nigeria cordially invites the general public to its 3rd Annual Lecture Series, scheduled to hold Thursday, September 29th 2022 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Themed 'MSMEs: Thriving in the Face of Domestic and Global Disruptions’, this year’s edition will focus on facilitating conversations aimed at proffering viable solutions to ensure the progress of MSMEs in the face of current economic challenges.