Banking & Finance

Consumer Credit: Ecobank Partners CrediCorp to Expand Access to Credit in Nigeria

Published by
Esther Agbor

 

Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) to provide affordable and flexible loan options to Nigerians.

The initiative, announced in a statement on Saturday, targets both public and private sector employees whose salaries are processed through Ecobank. It also extends eligibility to new customers, provided their employers commit to routing future salaries through the bank. The program offers competitive interest rates, flexible repayment terms, and a streamlined application process to ensure ease of access for borrowers.

CrediCorp, a federal government-backed development finance institution, will supply funds for the loans, which Ecobank will disburse to qualifying customers. The loans cover a wide range of needs, including personal expenses such as school fees, rent, medical bills, and car maintenance. Additionally, customers can access asset financing for items like solar systems, electronics, and vehicle conversions to compressed natural gas (CNG).

Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, highlighted the partnership’s potential to improve the financial well-being of Nigerians. “This collaboration is an excellent opportunity to serve our customers, and we believe it will improve the quality of life for many Nigerians. Eligible customers can use the loans to purchase electronics, solar systems, or CNG vehicle conversions, as well as for other essential expenses like school fees, rent, upkeep, medical bills, and car maintenance. We encourage working-class Nigerians to open an account with Ecobank to benefit from this initiative.” Ogunyemi said.

The loan facility comes with a two-year tenure and features fixed monthly repayments that remain unchanged despite economic fluctuations. The partnership aims to foster financial stability among Nigerian workers while driving demand for environmentally sustainable technologies like CNG vehicle conversions and solar energy systems.

Esther Agbor

Esther is a graduate of History and International Relations. She writes on healthcare and the impact of economic policy on society.

Recent Posts

Top Five Nigerian Stocks to Own in 2025

The Nigerian stock market is currently showing signs of modest recovery, with bullish momentum building… Read More

5 hours ago

Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Gambia

Access bank through Access Holdings plc has taken over the assets of standard chartered bank… Read More

10 hours ago

Visiting Morocco Now Visa-Free For Ghanaian Citizens

Ghanaian citizens would no longer require traditional visas to travel to Morocco, following a Visa-free… Read More

13 hours ago

APC North-East Meeting Descends Into Chaos After Ganduje Endorses Tinubu, Leaves Out Shettima

The North East caucus meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders descended into chaos on… Read More

13 hours ago

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Stripped of France’s Highest Honor Following Conviction on Corruption Charges

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion d'honneur (Legion of Honor)… Read More

14 hours ago

Angel-A Collective Set to Host ‘DealFlow-1’ Pitch Event For Technology Startups

The Angel-A, a Collective global corporate innovation community fostering collaboration between large enterprises and technology… Read More

14 hours ago