The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in partnership with technology company Zoho, is offering eligible Nigerian businesses free access to selected digital business software.
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The initiative will help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) manage operations, finances, customers and workplace communication without paying regular software subscription costs.
The programme targets up to 25,000 businesses, providing digital wallet credits for Zoho applications. The credits are not cash grants and cannot be withdrawn into bank accounts.
Available tools include Zoho Workplace for business email and team collaboration; Zoho Books for accounting, invoices and expenses; and Bigin by Zoho CRM for managing customers, sales leads and follow-ups.
The partnership also includes training, workshops, consultations and technical support to help businesses use the software.
Who can benefit?
The opportunity is open to Nigerian MSMEs seeking digital tools. Applicants need a valid 16-digit SMEDAN Unique Identification Number (SUID), printed on their SMEDAN certificate and verified against the agency’s register.
Businesses without an SUID can register with SMEDAN for free. However, having a certificate does not guarantee access; applicants must pass eligibility verification.
SMEDAN’s official website continues to display the Zoho credits onboarding service. No closing date is stated on the programme page, so businesses should check the portal for availability before starting onboarding.
How to apply
Visit https://smedan.gov.ng/zoho/ and enter the 16-digit number on your SMEDAN certificate. Agree to the stated conditions and verify your ID. If eligible, choose the available Zoho software and follow the sign-up instructions.
If you do not have an SUID, register your business free through SMEDAN’s official website first. Use only official channels and do not pay agents. SMEDAN warns that personalised Zoho sign-up links are for the verified business owner and must not be shared.
