Applications for the 5th Cohort of the Providus Bank SME Program have commenced for interested candidates.
The Providus Bank SME Program seeks to build the capacity of business owners in Nigeria and provide them with the skills and competencies for the development of long-term strategic plans to transform their businesses and drive profitability.
Fact About The Providus Bank SME Program
- Transformative Impact: The program aims to transform Nigerian businesses, driving growth, profitability, and sustainability.
- Capacity Building: The program focuses on building the capacity of business owners, equipping them with essential skills and competencies.
- Partnership: The program is a collaborative effort between Providus Bank and Enterprise Development Centre, leveraging their expertise and resources.
- Business Growth: The program helps businesses develop a growth plan, defining strategies for expansion and increased profitability.
- Leadership Development: The program builds the leadership capacity of participants, enabling them to effectively lead their teams and drive business success.
- Value Proposition: The program helps businesses clearly define their value proposition, differentiating themselves in the market and attracting customers.
- Sustainability: The program implements structures that ensure long-term sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- Networking Opportunities: The program provides opportunities for participants to interact with like-minded entrepreneurs, sharing ideas and industry best practices.
- One-on-One Advisory: The program offers one-on-one business advisory services, addressing company-specific challenges and providing personalized guidance.
- Empowering Nigerian Businesses: The program is committed to empowering Nigerian businesses, driving economic growth, and contributing to the country’s development.
Details For 2025 Providus Bank SME Program For Nigerians
ProvidusBank in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre has created the ProvidusBank SME Program to build the capacity of business owners in Nigeria and provide them with the skills and competencies for the development of long-term strategic plans to transform their businesses and drive profitability.
Providus Bank Limited (PBL), is a Nigerian financial services provider, licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the central bank and national banking regulator.
Eligibility Requirements For 2025 Providus Bank SME Program For Nigerians
To be considered for the program, the applicant must be:
- Business Owner must be a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria.
- The Business must be based and registered with the CAC in Nigeria.
- The Business must be for-profit from any sector.
- Applicant must be available to commit to the training schedule once accepted
- Operated for at least 5 years
- Sales/turnover of at least 25 – 50 million naira
- Keep Financial Records
Rewards For 2025 Providus Bank SME Program For Nigerians
This program is designed to help businesses achieve the following:
- Develop a growth plan for their businesses
- Develop the leadership capacity of the participants to effectively lead their teams
- Clearly define the value proposition of your business
- Implement structures that ensure long-term sustainability
- Develop a ‘go-to-market’ strategy for your products and services
- One-on-One Business Advisory to address company-specific challenges
- Interact with like-minded entrepreneurs which enables sharing ideas and industry best practices
- Establish a network of contacts for business and personal development.
How To Apply For 2025 Providus Bank SME Program For Nigerians
To apply for the Providus Bank SME Program, follow the steps below and use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page:
- Step 1 – To be Eligible for the program, the applicant must be:
- Business Owner must be a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria.
- The Business must be based and registered with the CAC in Nigeria.
- The Business must be for-profit from any sector.
- Applicant must be available to commit to the training schedule once accepted
- Operated for at least 5 years
- Sales/turnover of at least 25 – 50 million naira
- Keep Financial Records
- Step 2 – Register
- Click on Apply now at the button of the page to start your Application.
- Step 3 – Complete Application
- Once you have successfully registered, log in and start the application. To return to your application, click the “Save And Continue” button (at the bottom of any stage) and come back to it at any time. Once you are done with your application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us. You can submit only ONE application.
- Step 4 – Keep Informed
- Constantly check the PROVIDUSBANK SME Program ‘News and Update’ tab for regular updates
- Application Deadline is 10 February, 2025