Apply for DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2019
The Development Bank of Nigeria Entrepreneurship Training Programme is an initiative by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) aimed at equipping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the skills and competencies to defend sound and viable business proposals, improve their access to available credit, and improve their capacity for efficient funds utilization, trade, investments and access to markets. This programme will help address the Entrepreneurship and Business Management skill gaps of Nigerian MSMEs.
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility
Check that you are qualified to apply. See the section on ‘Who Can Apply’ below.
Step 2 – Register
Click on the Start Application tab to register
You will receive a confirmation email from Development Bank of Nigeria Entrepreneurship Programme with all the details you will need to log in.
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 Development Bank of Nigeria Entrepreneurship Programme ‘News and Update’ tab for regular updates.
Apply for DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2019
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the programme you must satisfy the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a Nigerian
- The applicant must be 18 years and above
- The applicant must have a viable business that is registered and operated in Nigeria
- The applicant’s business must be for profit from any sector
- The applicant must possess a minimum educational qualification of Senior Secondary School Certificate
- The applicant must be able to carry out the application process online
- The applicant must be available to commit to the training schedule once accepted
Training Format
Well developed curriculum customized to fit the needs of the MSMEs and Experienced Faculty
Delivery Method: A blended format of face-to-face and online training
Duration: Over a 2 month period for SMEs and over a 1 month period for Micro-Enterprises
Voluntary Advisory Sessions by Industry Experts as soon as training is completed and 5 months after training is completed
Cost: This training programme is free for all selected applicants. However selected applicants will be responsible for transporting themselves to the training venue
Facilitating Partners: Enterprise Development Center (EDC), Pan Atlantic University and Wider Perspective Limited
Location: Abuja and Lagos
For more info visit DBN webpage
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Serial Entrepreneur - International Business Planning and Development Consultant - Speaker - Trainer - Author - Blogger - Network Marketing professional.
- 2020 Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in View.
- 2020 SMEDAN Certified Business Development Service Provider in Conjunction with EDC, PAU.
- 2020 Alumni, Special Executive Master's Programe (SEMP) in Business Administration, Metropolitan School of Business and Management, United Kingdom UK (MSBM).
- 2020 Mentor, Teach For Nigeria
- 2020 Mentor, Ignite Innovation Lab
- 2020 Covener, Youth Empowerment Virtual Summit
- 2018-2019 SME Business Trainer and Coaching Advisor at GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) GERMAN CORPORATION for SME Loop.
- 2018 Executive Director/ Project Manager, Dayo Adetiloye Empowerment and Development Initiative
- 2018 YALI RLC Online Cohort 9
- 2017 Fellow, Inspire Africa Train-the-Trainer Entrepreneurship programme sponsored by US Consulate Lagos and the Dickey Center, U.S.A.
- 2016 Fellow, Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
- 2016 CEO, Dayo Adetiloye Business Hub
- 2015 Top 50 Innovative Entrepreneurs, BET5 by Diamond Bank and EDC, PAU.
- 2013 Masters Of Business Administration (MBA) OAU, Ile Ife.
- 2010 B Agriculture (Soil Science) OAU, Ile Ife.
He is an alumnus of Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU). And Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Through his training, mentoring, speaking and coaching programmes, he has empowered many young people over the years to start and grow their own business, build wealth, create multiple streams of income and achieve financial independence.
- He is a Certified Trainer in Design Thinking by the U.S Consulate, Lagos and the inspire Africa Entrepreneurship Institute.
- Consulted for more than 5000 MSMEs in the last 8 years in various industry including Agro-processing, Consulting, Training and Education, Financial Services, Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, Construction, Real Estate, FMCG, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding etc.
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Yusuf Abdulahi
Hi Mr Dayo, I personally feel it is a great idea for youths to become involved in business startups in the country.
I hope such programs develop a healthy competition that will create a sense of improvement for those startups.