Enugu, Nigeria – The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), in collaboration with the Enugu State Government through the Enugu SME Centre and Office of Digital Economy, has unveiled the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program (DETP), Enugu Edition, a transformative initiative designed to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for scalable growth and access to funding.

 

The program is targeted at business owners in Enugu and Abia who are ready to formalise and expand their enterprises. Participants will undergo 11 self-paced, world-class business courses covering Accounting, Credit Management, Marketing, and Sustainability. Successful candidates will earn official DBN certificates, giving their businesses credibility and boosting investor confidence.

 

A three-day in-person workshop, scheduled for November 10–14, 2025, will bring participants together with top entrepreneurs, business coaches, and financial institutions for intensive learning and high-level networking. The highlight is a pitch competition, where selected finalists will compete for a share of the ₦100 million DBN grant pool, with up to ₦5 million available per business.

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

Businesses must be CAC-registered and have operated for at least two years.

 

Applicants must be based in Enugu or Abia State.

 

Participants must complete the full online training curriculum before the October 31, 2025 deadline.

 

 

The initiative is designed for entrepreneurs across sectors, from fashion and food processing to tech startups, who want to structure their operations for sustainable growth, become funding-ready, and pitch to real investors.

 

Application Details

Interested SMEs can apply via the official portal: enugusme.en.gov.ng/detp. Limited slots are available.

 

For enquiries, call 0802 854 5013 or 0912 895 4467, WhatsApp 0916 936 5762 or 0916 932 8543, or email info@enugusme.ng.

 

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This initiative reinforces DBN and the Enugu State Government’s commitment to driving economic growth by empowering local entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and capital to scale their businesses.