Access Bank has made a significant effort to support Nigerian entrepreneurs by introducing a $100 million loan program in 2025. What sets this initiative apart is that a substantial 30% of the total fund, amounting to $30 million, is specifically designated for women-led businesses throughout Nigeria. This loan program addresses a crucial issue faced by small business owners, particularly female entrepreneurs, who often struggle to secure funding.
Collaborating with four prominent global partners, Access Bank is not just focusing on local efforts but also aiming to provide small businesses, especially those led by women, with the necessary financial support to facilitate their growth.
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The allocation of $30 million for women-led businesses is a significant step towards promoting economic opportunities for women in business, in line with the 2X Challenge. For female entrepreneurs operating small businesses in Nigeria, this year’s Access Bank loan program could be the lifeline they have been seeking to propel their ventures forward.
ELIGIBILITY
If you are:
- Running a micro, small, or medium-sized business (MSME)
- A woman entrepreneur managing your own venture
- A business owner struggling to get traditional bank loans
- Then you are eligible to apply. And Access Bank has already started giving out funds in 2025, so the sooner you apply, the better.
Applications can be made via Access Bank’s official website or branch offices. Once qualified, funds are sent directly through proper bank transfers. No cash payments are involved – following the government’s push for digital banking only.
Loan Distribution Already Started in 2025
The fund rollout is not just planned; it has already begun in 2025. Female business owners and small business operators can start applying through Access Bank’s official channels. Those who qualify will get the funds directly into their accounts through proper processes. The aim is to reach people who usually have no access to fair loans.
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Access Bank has already shown serious commitment to supporting women in Nigeria. Through its W-Initiative, the bank has helped more than one million women-led businesses in recent years. And overall, the bank has supported over 21 million Nigerians through its various social programs related to health, education, the environment, and business development.
The new loan program builds on that work and takes it further by involving international funding partners and focusing strongly on financial inclusion for women and small business operators.
I wish my application will be granted to help boost my business. I will reinvest it to my business for my sales and more profit
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