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Polaris Bank SME Support Facility

Key Information

Organisation

Polaris Bank

Status

Open

Type

Loan

Amount

NGN 1,000,000 – 50,000,000

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Description

Provides working capital, asset acquisition loans, and invoice discounting to support the day to day operations of Nigerian SMEs.

Eligibility Criteria

Registered SMEs with a minimum of 12 months in operation. Must provide satisfactory cash flow records and acceptable guarantors.

Focus Sectors

Retail, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services

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