Providus Bank SME Program | Application 2024

The Providus Bank SME Program aims to increase the capacity of Nigerian business owners by providing them with the skills and competencies needed to develop long-term strategic plans that will transform their businesses and drive profitability.

Providus Bank Limited (PBL) is a Nigerian financial services provider that holds a commercial bank license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the country’s central bank and national banking regulator.

Details:

Providus Bank, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre, established the Providus Bank SME Program to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian business owners and equip them with the skills and competencies needed to develop long-term strategic plans to transform their businesses and drive profitability.

Eligibility Requirements:

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

Benefits:

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:

To apply for the Providus Bank SME Program, follow the steps below and  Apply here 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

Best Wishes

Deadline: March 18, 2024