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The N20 Billion Funding Scheme For Women Owned Businesses

Sterling Bank, in collaboration with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), is unlocking access to a pool of N20 Billion in capital for women-led businesses across Nigeria. This initiative was created to remove the financial barriers that limit how far women can take their businesses. Through this fund, each women founded business can access up […]

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Mar 11, 2026
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The N20 Billion Funding Scheme For Women Owned Businesses

Sterling Bank, in collaboration with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), is unlocking access to a pool of N20 Billion in capital for women-led businesses across Nigeria. This initiative was created to remove the financial barriers that limit how far women can take their businesses.

Through this fund, each women founded business can access up to ₦75 million in affordable, growth-focused loans designed to scale their impact in sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, fashion, and food & beverage.

Here’s why you should seize this opportunity:

  • Up to ₦75M in capital to grow or scale your business
  • Flexible 3-year repayment plan
  • Designed specifically for women-owned businesses
  • Backed by a credible national development institution (DBN)
  • Supports your business across its growth journey

The loan supports women owned and run businesses in the Export, Health, Education, Agric, Fashion & Lifestyle, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage businesses and returning female SME customers across segments excluding those involved in ammunition, haulage and Oil & Gas.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must be a woman entrepreneur or business owner
  • Business must be registered and operating in Nigeria
  • Enterprise should be women-led or majority women-owned
  • Operate within one of the eligible sectors listed above

Click HERE to Apply

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