Microfinance Banks in Nigeria

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Financial Institution Category
gptkbp:canAcceptDeposits Yes
gptkbp:canGrantLoans Yes
gptkbp:cannotEngageIn foreign exchange transactions
insurance underwriting
international trade finance
leasing activities
real estate activities
gptkbp:challenge gptkb:legislation
infrastructure deficit
fraud and cybercrime
high default rates
limited capital base
gptkbp:contributedTo financial inclusion
job creation
rural development
poverty alleviation
women empowerment
gptkbp:example gptkb:AB_Microfinance_Bank
gptkb:Accion_Microfinance_Bank
gptkb:Addosser_Microfinance_Bank
gptkb:Fina_Trust_Microfinance_Bank
gptkb:LAPO_Microfinance_Bank
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microfinance Banks in Nigeria
gptkbp:introducedIn 2005
gptkbp:license gptkb:National_Microfinance_Bank
gptkb:State_Microfinance_Bank
gptkb:Unit_Microfinance_Bank
gptkbp:memberSchool over 900
gptkbp:minimumInvestment N1 billion for State MFB
N200 million for Unit MFB
N5 billion for National MFB
gptkbp:offersService microloans
microinsurance
savings accounts
payment services
gptkbp:purpose Support micro, small, and medium enterprises
Provide financial services to low-income individuals
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Central_Bank_of_Nigeria
gptkb:Microfinance_Policy,_Regulatory_and_Supervisory_Framework_for_Nigeria
gptkbp:relatedGroup rural communities
women entrepreneurs
unbanked population
gptkbp:subject CBN guidelines on interest rates
CBN guidelines on loan recovery
CBN guidelines on risk management
CBN periodic examination
NDIC deposit insurance
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:Nigerian_government
international development agencies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CBN
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6