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Sterling Bank SME Lending

Key Information
Organisation
Sterling Bank
Status
Open
Type
Loan
Amount
NGN 500,000 – 20,000,000
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Description

A robust suite of SME financing options designed to support Nigerian businesses with inventory, asset acquisition, and contract execution.

Eligibility Criteria

Registered businesses with verifiable cash flows. High priority given to businesses in the "HEART" sectors (Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Transportation).

Focus Sectors

Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Transport

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Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform
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Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer
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