Development Bank of Nigeria

Development Bank of Nigeria The principal mission of the DBN is to increase financial inclusion by improving access to credit finance.
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The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) was conceived by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) in collaboration with global development partners to address the major financing challenges facing Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. By leveraging the retail distribution channels of commercial banks and existing retail DFIs and using an on-lending business model, the DBN has

provide loans to over 200,000 businesses in 5 years of operation with a disbursement of over 400 billion Naira only as at 2021 year end. This is executed in a sustainable manner and compliment by improving the MSMEs capacity and providing credit guarantee in keeping with the Bank’s mandate.

The DBN Techpreneur Summit 5.0 is almost here.If you haven't registered yet, now is the time. This year's theme, Innovat...
02/06/2026

The DBN Techpreneur Summit 5.0 is almost here.

If you haven't registered yet, now is the time. This year's theme, Innovate to Capital, promises conversations that go beyond inspiration, tackling the real pathways tech-driven businesses need to access funding and scale.

Thursday, 11th June 2026 | 10:00 AM Lagos Continental Hotel

Register to attend in person at bit.ly/DBNtechsummit26
Register to join virtually on Zoom at bit.ly/DBNtechsummitonline

May this Eid be filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of those who matter most to you. Eid Kabir from all of us at ...
27/05/2026

May this Eid be filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of those who matter most to you.

Eid Kabir from all of us at the Development Bank of Nigeria!

Many businesses fail not because they lack customers, but because they run out of cash at the wrong time. Profitability ...
26/05/2026

Many businesses fail not because they lack customers, but because they run out of cash at the wrong time. Profitability and liquidity are not the same thing, and understanding the difference is critical.

Track your inflows and outflows, invoice promptly, and always maintain a financial buffer for lean periods. Small habits, sustained consistently, protect your business when it matters most.

Visit learning.devbankng.com to access free business training resources.

At the helm of Nigeria's foremost development finance institution is a leader who has made it his mission to ensure that...
25/05/2026

At the helm of Nigeria's foremost development finance institution is a leader who has made it his mission to ensure that innovation meets capital.

We are proud to have Dr Tony Okpanachi, MD/CEO of the Development Bank of Nigeria, as Chief Host of the DBN Techpreneur Summit 5.0. Under his leadership, DBN has continued to drive financing solutions that empower entrepreneurs and fuel sustainable growth across Nigeria.

See you on Thursday, 11th June at the Lagos Continental Hotel.

Register now at bit.ly/DBNtechsummit26 or bit.ly/DBNtechsummitonline!

We're excited to announce the first cohort of the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme 8.0 In-Person Workshop, which ...
25/05/2026

We're excited to announce the first cohort of the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme 8.0 In-Person Workshop, which will take place next month.

Selected participants, get ready, your hands-on learning experience is almost here!

PS. It is strictly by invitation.

From saving solutions to startup funding, Odunayo Eweniyi has spent her career putting capital where it matters most.Joi...
25/05/2026

From saving solutions to startup funding, Odunayo Eweniyi has spent her career putting capital where it matters most.

Join us at our Fireside Chat with Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-founder & COO of Piggyvest and General Partner at First Check Africa, a builder and backer who has seen both sides of the capital table.

With over 6.5 million users and a portfolio of African startups behind her, Odunayo brings a perspective you won't find anywhere else.

This is one conversation you don't want to miss. Register now at bit.ly/DBNtechsummit26 or bit.ly/DBNtechsummitonline!

A business can show profit on its books and still shut down, because profit is shaped by accounting decisions, but cash ...
22/05/2026

A business can show profit on its books and still shut down, because profit is shaped by accounting decisions, but cash flow is the real movement of money in and out of your business. You can't pay salaries, rent, or suppliers with profit figures. You pay them with cash.

Know your numbers. Track what comes in, what goes out, and what's left. Because the business that manages its cash flow is the one that stays standing.

Ready to become financially sharp? Learn more at learning.devbankng.com!

Leading one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital lenders is no small feat.At , Henry Obiekea, Managing Director of , wi...
21/05/2026

Leading one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital lenders is no small feat.

At , Henry Obiekea, Managing Director of , will take the stage for a keynote session on innovation, growth, and unlocking capital in Africa’s evolving digital economy.

This is one session you don’t want to miss.

Register via the link in bio.

What does it take to build products that truly move capital into the hands of those who need it?Find out at our Fireside...
21/05/2026

What does it take to build products that truly move capital into the hands of those who need it?

Find out at our Fireside Chat with Nifemi Oluboyede, Chief Product Officer at , and one of Nigeria’s leading voices in fintech and financial inclusion.

This is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

Register via the link in bio.

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If you're not tracking your business metrics, you're making decisions blind.You can't manage what you don't measure. Wit...
19/05/2026

If you're not tracking your business metrics, you're making decisions blind.

You can't manage what you don't measure. Without records, you can't identify trends, optimize performance, or prove progress.

Start recording your sales, expenses, customer behavior, and KPIs. The more you measure, the more you can control and grow.

Ready to become data-driven? Learn more at learning.devbankng.com

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Abuja
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