SMEDAN to register above 10 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise businesses in Nigeria

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, which has commenced mass registration of Micro, Smalll and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in Nigeria has announced their readiness to register and certify more than 10 million MSMEs in Nigeria.

The Agency stated, "we will like to reach as many MSMEs as are crucial and imperative to achieve the goal of an MSME led economic growth, industrialisation and job creation."

"The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has commenced the mass registration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. This mass registration exercise will facilitate the development of a comprehensive database for MSMEs in Nigeria, and each MSME will have a Unique Identification Number created for them."

SMEDAN pointed out that "registering as an MSME on their database will enable critical stakeholders in the private and public sector to provide you with the necessary support, policies and programs tailored for you."

"Registered MSMEs will be the direct beneficiaries of various SMEDAN programs, as well as other public and private sector organizations" the Agency added.

Who can Register? 

This registration exercise is open to all Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises operating in Nigeria, including Artisans, traders, Tailors, Fashion Designers, Spare Parts Dealers, Barbers, and so much more! If you run a business, you are qualified to register.

Benefits of registering your business with SMEDAN 

1. Creation of a SMEDAN Unique Identification Number (SUIN)

2. Access to the SMEDAN Conditional Grant Scheme (Grants of up to N50,000 per MSME)

3. Priority funding from public and private sector financial institutions, including International Donor Agencies.

 4. Empowerment Programs and Entrepreneurship Training

 5. Business Insurance

 6. And Many More!

To Register your Business and obtain your Certificate 

Does CAC registration prevents you from registering with SMEDAN? 

No. While Corporate Affairs Commision registers all businesses in Nigeria including mega and multi businesses, SMEDAN focuses on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises which are the major drive of Nigerian economy and sustaining the largest percentage of Nigerians doing businesses.

The government's intention of developing a digital database and certification is to facilitate targeted decision making on MSMEs both by the government and the private Sector.

Note: Using a Gmail e-mail address would aid easy delivery of your certificate after registration.

To Register

1.  Click here
2. Fill all your details as marked in *
3. Click "Next" to complete the second page
4. Complete the next page and submit.
5. Copy your SMEDAN Unique Identification Number (SUIN) and Verify you account.
6. Check your e-mail to download your Certificate which you can print in hardcopy at any time.