The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has entered into a partnership with cloud software company Zoho to provide up to ₦20 billion in digital wallet credits to 25,000 eligible micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.
The initiative aims to make digital business solutions more affordable for Nigerian entrepreneurs, helping them improve the management of daily operations, financial records, communications and customer relationships.
Under the programme, selected businesses will receive digital wallet credits that can be used to access more than 60 cloud-based applications offered by Zoho.
The available solutions include Zoho Workplace, which provides business email and collaboration tools; Bigin by Zoho CRM, a customer relationship management platform; and Zoho Books, a cloud-based accounting application.
Beyond software access, participating businesses will also benefit from workshops, training programmes and technical assistance designed to help them understand and effectively use the available digital tools.
Eligibility and application process
MSMEs interested in the programme must possess a valid 16-digit SMEDAN certificate ID, which will be used to confirm their eligibility.
Businesses can access the opportunity by completing the following steps:
- Register with SMEDAN: Businesses without an existing identification number can register free of charge through the official SMEDAN website to obtain a 16-digit certificate ID.
Registration portal: https://smedan.gov.ng/
- Visit the application page: Access the dedicated SMEDAN–Zoho Digital Credits application portal.
Application link: https://smedan.gov.ng/zoho/
- Verify your identification: Submit the 16-digit SMEDAN certificate ID through the application page for eligibility verification.
- Complete Zoho onboarding: Choose the preferred Zoho applications and complete the registration process to gain access to the available digital credits.
The partnership is expected to give eligible Nigerian MSMEs access to essential digital business management solutions, alongside practical training and technical support to strengthen technology adoption in their operations.
SOURCE: SMEDAN
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