FG launches USSD credit service covering household needs, solar for Nigerians

Premium Times2 November 2026, 16:16 UTCNigeria

As of 31 October, CREDICORP said 353,561 Nigerians have accessed credit through the programme, with over N61.40 billion disbursed. The post FG launches USSD credit service covering household needs, solar for Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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