Having Nigerian SME’s in Mind
The Role of Microfinance Banks in SME Development

It has been estimated that over 500 million economically active poor people in the world operating micro-enterprises and small businesses (Women’s World Banking 1995). Most of them do not have access to adequate financial services
In Nigeria, not up to 40% of SME’s have access to adequate financial services. The need to bridge this gap leads to establishment and subsequent proliferation of Micro-finance Banks.