Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) COVID19 Beneficiary Information Management System(BIMS)
The corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented disruptions to
global supply chains, sharp drop in global crude oil prices, turmoil in global stock
and financial markets, massive cancellation of sporting and entertainment event,
lockdown of large swaths movements of persons in many countries, and
intercontinental travel bans/restrictions across critical air routes across the world.
These outcomes have had severe consequences on households’ livelihoods and
business activities, resulting from drop in global demand, declined consumer
confidence and slowdown in production.
In this respect, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the N50 billion
Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) as a stimulus package to support households and
micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19
pandemic.
Objectives of the Facility
The broad objectives of the CBN’s N50 billion Targeted Credit Facility include:
i. Cushion the adverse effects of COVID-19 on households and MSMEs;
ii. Support households and MSMEs whose economic activities have been
significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
iii. Stimulate credit to MSMEs to expand their productive capacity through
equipment upgrade, and research and development.
3.0 Eligible Participants
i. Households with verifiable evidence of livelihood adversely impacted by
COVID-19; and
ii. Existing enterprises with verifiable evidence of business activities
adversely affected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
iii. Enterprises with bankable plans to take advantage of opportunities
arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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