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Apply for MSMEDF – MSME Development Fund 2022

August 18, 2022 By Amitverain Leave a Comment

Apply for CBN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF) 2022, N220 billion

CBN launches MSME Development Fund with N220 billion share capital. The fund was set up to make significant contributions to the economy of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sub-sector and to recognize the existing large financial gap.

Ten (10) percent of the MSMEDF – MSME Development Fund is dedicated to development goals such as grants, capacity building and administrative spending, while ninety (90) percent of the commercial part is dedicated to partner financial institutions (PFIs) at a rate of 2% for lending to MSMEs. Will be published. 9% per year at the maximum interest rate.

Eligible activities for financial assistance include agricultural value chain, services, cottage industries, artisans, trade and commerce and any income generating business as may be specified by CBN from time to time.

Objectives of the MSMEDF – MSME Development Fund

msmedf msme development fund

The broad purpose of the fund is to provide low interest funds through PFIs to the MSME sub-sector of the Nigerian economy:

  • Enhance access by MSMEs to financial services;
  • Increase productivity and output of microenterprises;
  • Increase employment and create wealth; and
  • Engender inclusive growth

Benefits of the MSMEDF to Some Stakeholders

PFIs
The Developmental Components will be utilized for capacity building of staff of PFIs, research and provision of other financial services infrastructure

MSMEs
Long term single digit loans at 9% p.a. This has resulted in reduced cost of borrowing which will impact positively on the earnings of the MSMEs

Microfinance Sub-sector
The Fund will provide liquidity for the sub-sector and result in general improvement of the financial system stability

General Public
Job creation

CBN MSMEDF Loan Requirement

  • PFIs must send requests to the Fund in a specific format.
  • The CBN can issue regulations from time to time.
  • Applications will be handled until they are received in their entirety. there is documentation
  • The CBN will make the terms and conditions of the agreement public. Within one month of application, the Grant will be accepted.

Eligible Activities under the MSMEDF

In line with the provisions of the Revised Microfinance Policy, Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Nigeria, enterprises to be funded under the Scheme include:

  • Micro Enterprises
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

The following are eligible activities under the Fund:

  • Microenterprises
  • Agricultural value chain activities
  • Cottage Industries
  • Artisans
  • Services
  • Renewable energy/energy efficient product and technologies
  • Trade and general commerce

Other economic activity as may be prescribed by the CBN
Note: Only 10% of the Commercial component of the Fund shall be channeled to trade and commerce.

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