Jul 22, 2026

CREDICORP Launches C.L.I.C.K.D.: Affordable Laptops Transform Digital Dreams into Reality

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in business

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Abuja, Nigeria – July 22, 2026— In a significant step toward digital inclusion, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, officially launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. Programme (Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices) on July 21, 2026, at the Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Abuja.

The launch event buzzed with optimism as confetti fell and the first beneficiaries received locally assembled laptops, marking the start of a nationwide rollout designed to equip Nigerians—particularly those building digital skills—with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly connected world.

Tackling a Critical Barrier to Opportunity

Many aspiring professionals and students in Nigeria’s growing digital economy face a common hurdle: access to reliable laptops and connectivity.

The C.L.I.C.K.D. Programme directly addresses this by offering consumer credit solutions for digital devices, making them affordable through structured financing rather than prohibitive upfront costs.

The inaugural phase prioritizes fellows on the Learn2Earn platform, who are acquiring in-demand skills but often lack the hardware to complete training or capitalize on employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

In collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc, NaseniHub, and Imose Mobile, the programme will distribute 1,000 locally assembled laptops to eligible fellows across the country.

At the Abuja launch, 77 beneficiaries received their devices, symbolizing the beginning of broader access that supports local manufacturing while advancing technology adoption.

A Broader Vision for Economic Inclusion

CREDICORP, a Federal Government Development Finance Institution established to democratize consumer credit, operates through three key pillars: providing capital and guarantees to partner financial institutions, strengthening national credit infrastructure, and shifting cultural attitudes toward responsible borrowing. Its ambitious mandate aims to extend credit access to 50% of Nigeria’s working population by 2030.

This latest initiative builds on CREDICORP’s prior successes, including digital device financing schemes, YouthCred for young Nigerians, solar and CNG mobility programmes, and substantial disbursements exceeding tens of billions of naira to hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries.

By backing locally assembled devices, C.L.I.C.K.D. not only promotes digital inclusion but also bolsters Nigeria’s tech manufacturing ecosystem, creating a virtuous cycle of skills development, employment, and economic growth.

Uzoma Nwagba, Managing Director/CEO of CREDICORP, and other leaders emphasized the programme’s role in turning credit into a tool for tangible progress. Attendees, including government officials and partners, celebrated the event as a milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.

How to Participate

Eligible Nigerians, especially Learn2Earn fellows and others in need of digital tools, can register today at https://www.credicorp.ng/clickd

The programme underscores CREDICORP’s commitment to responsible lending, with safeguards to ensure accessibility and repayment success.

As one recent registrant shared online, hope is high: “I have registered hopefully I will be eligible for a laptop.”

This initiative arrives at a pivotal time, as digital literacy becomes essential for learning, working, and earning in modern Nigeria.

By removing financial barriers to technology, C.L.I.C.K.D. promises to unlock potential for countless individuals and accelerate the nation’s broader development goals.