FAQs

FCMB Business Zone is a resource center for SMEs and Entrepreneurs in Nigeria. It provides access to the right information about funding, business advisory, training services, networking events and innovative technology services.

If you are a STANDARD USER, follow these steps to sign up:

1. Visit https://businesszone.fcmb.com/ signup

2. Complete the form

3. Click ‘Register’

4. You will receive a link in the email address you provided; simply click on the link to activate your account

If you are a BUSINESS OWNER, follow these steps to sign up:

1. Visit https://businesszone.fcmb.com/merchantreg

2. Complete the required fields

3. Click ‘Submit’

4. You will receive a link in the email address you provided; simply click on the link to activate your account

 

The FCMB Business Zone is a useful tool for positioning your business for strategic growth and development. It can help you reach new markets and increase the visibility of your business by showcasing your services to users of the Business Zone.

Between 12 – 24 hours

  • Confirm you have registered your correct email address on the Business Zone
  • Check the junk or SPAM folder in your mailbox for the registration notification

  • Please ensure that the file format you are trying to upload is JPEG
  • The file size should be below 50MB

No, you don’t. However, there are some features that are exclusive to FCMB account holders. 

No, you don’t. There are lots of useful resources for non-business owners. Signup today to access training materials, attend networking events and so much more.

Yes, your business must have an RC number for you to be registered as a business owner/merchant on the Business Zone but you can be registered as a standard user without the RC number.

Yes you can, send an email to SMEHelpdesk@fcmb.com and we will update the status of your account. Once this is done, you will be required to log into your account and provide your RC number along with other details of your registered business

Nothing at all. This service is absolutely free!

  • You join a community by signing up as either a standard user or a business owner – See Question 2  on how to sign-up.
  • Once you have signed up, click the ‘Community’ menu on the home page and select the ‘Community’ you wish to join.

  • Yes, you do. The courses are available to business owners that have signed up on business zone.
  • Once you have signed up, click the resources menu on the home page and select trainings, then select the course you would like to enrol for.