Federal Government launches C.L.I.C.K.D. scheme for affordable laptop financing

The Federal Government has launched a new consumer credit initiative to help Nigerians acquire laptops, internet-enabled devices and other digital tools through affordable financing. The programme, known as the Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices (C.L.I.C.K.D.), was unveiled on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Abuja by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.

How the scheme works

Under the scheme, eligible Nigerians will be able to obtain affordable financing for laptops, internet-enabled devices and other essential digital tools. The programme is being implemented in partnership with the Federal Government's Three Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and will initially focus on distributing locally assembled laptops. According to the government, prioritising local manufacturing is expected to stimulate Nigeria's technology ecosystem, create jobs and reduce dependence on imported devices. The scheme also aligns with the administration's broader goal of democratising access to consumer credit and improving the quality of life of Nigerians through responsible borrowing.

Government officials speak on the initiative

Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, described the programme as a transformative step toward building a robust credit ecosystem in Nigeria. Tijani said affordable credit would empower individuals and businesses to acquire productive assets, improve their livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu and CREDICORP for spearheading the initiative, noting that it would support entrepreneurship, job creation and digital transformation. According to him, initiatives such as C.L.I.C.K.D. demonstrate the Federal Government's commitment to leveraging technology and innovative financing models to bridge the digital divide. He added that expanding access to credit and digital tools is critical to the administration's ambition of growing Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy.

1,000 laptops to be distributed initially

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba, announced that the corporation would provide 1,000 locally assembled laptops to eligible fellows under the programme across the country. Nwagba explained that the initiative is intended to equip beneficiaries with the tools required to access training opportunities, remote work prospects and other technology-driven economic activities, according to a report by Punch. He noted that the rollout began in Abuja, where 77 beneficiaries received their devices during the launch event, while the remaining laptops would be distributed to qualified fellows in other states in phases. “The initiative will not only bridge the digital divide but also empower thousands of young Nigerians to acquire in-demand technology skills and participate actively in the digital economy,” Nwagba said. A major highlight of the event was the symbolic presentation of laptop devices to some beneficiaries by Minister Tijani, marking the official commencement of the programme.

For Nigerians, this initiative could expand access to digital tools and credit, supporting remote work and skill acquisition in a challenging economic environment.