The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has introduced a suite of free capacity-building courses designed to equip Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with practical, business-ready skills.
NDIC says the programme zeroes in on two pillars of sustainable enterprise growth: digital literacy and financial management. By strengthening these competencies, the initiative aims to help founders stabilise their operations, make smarter decisions, and position their businesses for long-term success.
According to the corporation, the curriculum covers core topics such as Financial Environment, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Introduction to Borrowing and Loans, and Investing. Training begins on Monday, September 15, 2025.
SMEDAN adds that participants who complete the programme will receive certificates—formal recognition that can bolster credibility with lenders, investors, and customers alike.
Entrepreneurs nationwide can register at no cost through the SME Digital Academy portal: https://smedigitalacademy.com/ndic
Overall, the effort is expected to widen financial inclusion, improve access to funding, and sharpen the competitiveness of Nigerian MSMEs as the economy becomes increasingly digital.