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Heritage Bank SME Finance (Nigeria)

Key Information

Organisation

Heritage Bank

Status

Open

Type

Loan

Amount

NGN 500,000 – 30,000,000

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Description

Offers a suite of bespoke loan products to Nigerian SMEs, heavily focused on the creative industry, agriculture, and general trade.

Eligibility Criteria

Nigerian SMEs operating for at least 12 months. Requires verified cash flows and participation in the bank’s SME advisory programs.

Focus Sectors

Creative Industry, Agriculture, Trade, Tech

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