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Nigeria to Launch National Credit Guarantee Company to Increase Citizen Credit Access

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Nigeria to Launch National Credit Guarantee Company to Increase Citizen Credit Access

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  • Nigeria is set to establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2024 to facilitate lending for businesses and individuals, as announced by President Bola Tinubu.
  • This initiative is part of Tinubu's economic reform agenda, focusing on expanding credit access to drive economic growth.
  • The company will collaborate with various government institutions and private sectors to enhance risk-sharing instruments.
  • President Tinubu emphasized that this move aims to support underserved groups like women and youth, fostering industrial growth and improved living standards.
  • Previously, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation was launched to improve credit access for employed citizens, indicating a phased approach to credit expansion.

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