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Lidya SME Working Capital Loans

Key Information

Organisation

Lidya

Status

Open

Type

Loan

Amount

NGN 50,000 – 3,000,000

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Description

A platform providing fast, data-driven working capital loans to small and medium businesses, originating in Nigeria and expanding globally.

Eligibility Criteria

Registered businesses with at least 6 months of operational history and verifiable banking or digital transaction data.

Focus Sectors

Services, Trade, FMCG, Tech

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