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Zedvance Provides ₦96 Billion in Commercial Loans, Targets ₦250 Billion by 2026

Zedvance Finance Limited has issued over ₦96 billion in loans to support businesses in Nigeria, aiming for ₦250 billion by 2026. The company’s Commercial Solutions division has significantly enhanced access to credit for local enterprises, stimulating economic development.

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Zedvance Finance Limited, a prominent provider of financial solutions for consumers and businesses in Nigeria, has successfully disbursed more than ₦96 billion to commercial enterprises throughout the nation. This initiative not only underscores its commitment to enhancing business growth beyond retail lending but also highlights its role in facilitating timely access to financial resources.

Building on a foundation of 11 years, Zedvance’s Commercial Solutions sector, which commenced operations in 2025, has quickly emerged as a key player in credit expansion. Within just one year, it has recorded one of the highest rates of loan disbursement amongst financial institutions, empowering countless local businesses and contributing to overall economic growth.

The company actively supports enterprises across various crucial sectors, including oil and gas, automotive, logistics, renewable energy, fintech, e-commerce, trade distribution, agriculture, and more.

Zedvance offers a diverse range of products, including working capital solutions, invoice and purchase order financing, as well as equipment financing. These services enable access to liquidity for businesses that provide buy-now-pay-later services and facilitate asset acquisition and international credit lines for import and export operations, thus promoting business growth and enhancing operational resilience in a constantly evolving economic landscape.

Adedayo Amzat, Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group

Adedayo Amzat, the Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group, spoke on the significance of flexible financing options, stating that Zedvance Finance operates a model specifically designed to address financing gaps and foster business expansion.

"We take pride in our achievements so far, especially the difference we’re making in sectors vital to economic advancement. For example, through innovations in solar and asset funding, we have increased energy access and created income opportunities for gig workers by financing mobility asset platforms across Nigeria, which has proven to enrich lives," Mr. Amzat said.

He added that Zedvance's flagship product, ‘Liquidity Solutions,’ is designed to facilitate quicker credit delivery across all high-growth industries, resulting in significant impacts and enabling clients to achieve remarkable success.

Oladimeji Ayooluwa, Acting Executive Director of Commercial Solutions, noted that Zedvance employs technology, product innovation, in-depth industry expertise, and risk-mitigated structures to offer a plethora of funding solutions. These include multi-currency credit lines, buy-now-pay-later options, and equipment financing across various sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, manufacturing, fintech, and trade distribution.

In 2025, Zedvance’s Commercial Solutions experienced notable growth fueled by robust partnerships and an expanding portfolio. The company has provided support to numerous businesses including Shekel Mobility, Tradegrid, Sapphire, and CredPal, among others. The focus remains on enhancing access to credit across Africa’s commercial ecosystems to empower businesses with confidence and resilience.

With a solid performance so far, Zedvance is prepared to broaden its operational scope in 2026, targeting over ₦250 billion in funding directed at key economic sectors such as off-grid energy, smart technology and home appliances, automobile dealerships and mobility platforms, agribusiness, manufacturing, consumer goods distribution, and hospitality. This strategy reinforces its mission to catalyze growth by ensuring faster, wider access to credit across Africa’s developing economies.

About Zedvance Finance Limited

Zedvance Finance Limited, a division of Zedcrest Group, stands as a major financial growth partner in Nigeria, dedicated to offering business and retail financing solutions. Since its inception in 2014, the institution has empowered over one million Nigerians, driving financial advancement while positively influencing the nation’s economic environment. For further details, visit www.zedvance.com.

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