FG launches C.L.I.C.K.D. consumer credit scheme to finance laptops and connectivity devices

The Federal Government launches the C.L.I.C.K.D. initiative to provide affordable financing for laptops, boosting Nigeria's digital economy and access to tech.

The Federal Government has launched a new consumer credit initiative aimed at making laptops, internet-enabled devices, and other digital tools more affordable for Nigerians through structured financing.Unveiled on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices Programme (C.L.I.C.K.D.) is a collaboration between the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.The programme forms part of broader efforts to deepen digital inclusion, support skills development, boost local manufacturing, and enhance productivity in the digital economy. It will initially focus on locally assembled laptops, with plans to expand to other digital devices.Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, emphasised the importance of a robust credit system for national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu and CREDICORP for the initiative, describing it as a key step toward achieving a $1 trillion economy.Tijani noted that access to affordable credit for productive assets would empower individuals, stimulate job creation, and drive digital transformation across the country.The Managing Director and CEO of CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba, announced that the corporation would provide 1,000 locally assembled laptops to eligible fellows under the government’s Three Million Technical Talent Programme.He added that the rollout started in Abuja with 77 beneficiaries receiving devices, while distribution to other states would continue in phases.Nwagba explained that the scheme would equip young Nigerians with essential tools for learning, remote work, and participation in the digital economy, while supporting local manufacturing and job creation.The initiative is expected to bridge the digital divide and enable more citizens to access training opportunities and technology-driven economic activities.