Can You Navigate Business Financing in 2026?

Question 1

What dominated the financing landscape in Q1 2026?

Accepted Answer

Debt outpaced equity

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Equity investments

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Grants and subsidies

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Angel investments

Question 2

What is Babajide Duroshola's view on the boom years?

Accepted Answer

They led to confusion between fundraising and building

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They were the best years for sustainable business

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They provided unprecedented opportunities for true innovation

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They helped stabilize the financial markets

Question 3

According to Amanda Etuk, what is a key requirement for raising debt?

Accepted Answer

Established traction and unit economics

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Having a unique product idea

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Excellent credit score

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Engaging marketing strategy

Question 4

What should be considered when using debt as a financing tool?

Accepted Answer

Matching debt type to business cycle

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Raising debt with no repayment plan

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Using debt for testing new ideas

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Debt always takes precedence over equity

Question 5

What challenge do Nigerian banks face according to Duroshola?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding long-term loans due to macro instability

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Preferring equity over debt

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Focusing too much on small businesses

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Offering extremely low interest rates