Nigeria Government Launches CREDICORP Board to Expand Credit Access

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•The Nigerian federal government inaugurated the CREDICORP board on February 26, 2026.
•CREDICORP aims to increase credit access to 50% of Nigeria's working population by 2030.
•Minister Kashim Shettima officiated the inauguration ceremony.
•The initiative is designed to democratize financial services across Nigeria.
•The government expects CREDICORP to stimulate business activities by improving credit availability.

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▸If CREDICORP successfully expands credit to 50% of the working population by 2030 then more Nigerian businesses and individuals will gain financing, potentially boosting economic growth and reducing poverty.

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🌍Nigeria

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🏛CREDICORP 🏛Nigerian Federal Government

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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)FG Ready to Democratise Credit Access, Inaugurates CREDICORP Board AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Shettima inaugurates CREDICORP Board, says FG targeting 50% working population by 2030 AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)FG Ready To Democratise Credit Access, Inaugurates CREDICORP Board

Nigeria's federal government inaugurated the board of CREDICORP, a new financial institution aimed at expanding credit access. The initiative targets increasing credit availability to 50% of Nigeria's working population by 2030 to boost financial inclusion and economic activity. This effort addresses the challenge of limited credit access for many Nigerians, which affects business growth and household finances.