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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