From bootstrapping to crowdfunding, here’s how to raise capital for your business. If you want to know how to raise capital for your business, you’re not alone. In 2016, 73% of small businesses used some form of financing. While money doesn’t grow on trees, there are a number of ways you can […]

FBN Mortgages FBN Mortgages Limited is a leading Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB) with focus on delivering the best mortgage banking services and products that typify the dominance of its parent– First Bank in the financial services industry. As a dedicated provider of a wide range of mortgage and real estate financing solution, FBN Mortgages is […]

It’s true that many Nigerian Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) are having a hard time starting and growing up their businesses due to the inaccessibility of business funding. The major reason that often kills great business ideas and perhaps the dreams of Nigerian entrepreneurs is their inability to meet […]

A good business plan is the surest way of even getting your application through the lower level management of a bank. Whilst the people who often review your business plan are not the ones who approve it, their opinion actually does count in the vetting process. Your business plan must […]

Many individuals and businesses have great ideas for new and expansionist business ideas, but they are often incapable of turning their ideas into realities. The major reason which often kills the dreams of Nigerian entrepreneurs is their inability to meet the often stringent requirements of obtaining a bank loan. However, […]

Lidya – SME-only digital lender Lidya is one of the leading platforms for small & medium business lending in emerging markets. Launched in November 2016, with a mission to close the credit gap, both in Nigeria and across emerging markets. Businesses who are looking for $500 to $50,000 in working […]

You’ve used up all of your resources in setting up your business and it is doing okay. But “okay” isn’t what you are going for. You want your business to thrive and you know it needs some extra cash injected into it. Hence, the need for a business loan. You […]

Every business at some point in its operating cycle will require some form of finance to pay its short term indebtedness or to fund new projects or business plans, or to acquire operating assets. Individuals at some point in their life may also need bank loans to help fund the […]

Sometimes the very existence of a Personal Loan seems too good to be true. You do not need to secure it against a collateral or state the purpose of use. Hence, it’s perfect for all those times when you are urgently in need of financial aid. But just like you shouldn’t take […]

Sometimes the very existence of a Personal Loan seems too good to be true. You do not need to secure it against a collateral or state the purpose of use. Hence, it’s perfect for all those times when you are urgently in need of financial aid. But just like you shouldn’t take […]