BOI, Plateau State launch ₦4 billion single-digit MSMEs fund
LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 13, 2026 — The Bank of Industry (BOI) has partnered with the Plateau State Government to establish a ₦4 billion matching fund aimed at expanding affordable, long-term financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state.
According to BOI, entrepreneurs in all 17 local government areas will be able to access the BOI–PLSG Matching Fund for equipment acquisition and working capital at single-digit interest rates. The initiative is designed to strengthen local value chains, support enterprise growth, and create jobs throughout Plateau State.
BOI, Nigeria’s leading development finance institution, focuses on industrial growth by providing loans and advisory services to MSMEs and larger businesses, with priority sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and the creative industries.
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