Zedvance Finance Limited has announced plans to significantly increase the loans it provides to Nigerian businesses, raising the total from ₦96 billion disbursed in 2025 to about ₦250 billion in 2026.
The financing company said the move is aimed at helping more businesses grow by giving them easier and faster access to credit across several important sectors of the economy.
Zedvance, a subsidiary of Zedcrest Group, explained that the planned expansion represents a 160 per cent increase in lending to commercial entities. The company noted that improving access to financing remains critical for businesses that need working capital, equipment funding, and other forms of financial support to expand their operations.
In 2025, Zedvance provided ₦96 billion in loans to enterprises operating in key sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, logistics, renewable energy, fintech, e-commerce, trade distribution value chains and agribusiness.
Building on that performance, the company now plans to increase the loan volume to about ₦250 billion in 2026. The expanded lending will target sectors including off-grid power, smart devices and home equipment, vehicle dealerships and mobility platforms, agribusiness and manufacturing, consumer and industrial goods distribution, as well as hospitality.
According to the Managing Director of Zedcrest Group, Mr Adedayo Amzat, the company’s growing lending portfolio reflects its commitment to supporting economic development by providing faster access to capital.
“We are proud of our accomplishments so far, especially the impact we’ve made in sectors that are critical to economic development,” Amzat said.
He explained that the company has already helped expand energy access and income opportunities through some of its financing initiatives.
“Through solar and asset on-lending, we have helped to expand energy access and improve income opportunities for gig workers by financing mobility asset platforms across Nigeria,” he said.
Amzat also highlighted the company’s flagship Liquidity Solutions product, which was designed to help businesses access funding more quickly.
“Because our customers are at the heart of our business, we were intentional about designing our flagship product, Liquidity Solutions, to allow businesses to unlock faster credit delivery across all high-growth sectors. This has proven impactful as we continue to witness our clients record great successes,” he added.
Zedvance said its Commercial Solutions business, launched in 2025, has already become a major driver of loan growth within the company.
Within its first year of operation, the division recorded one of the highest loan disbursement rates among financial institutions, supporting thousands of businesses and helping expand credit availability in Nigeria.
The acting Executive Director for Commercial Solutions, Mr Ayooluwa Oladimeji, said the company combines technology, product innovation and sector expertise to deliver different funding solutions tailored to business needs.
“In 2025 alone, Zedvance Commercial Solutions business recorded tremendous growth, driven by strong partnerships and a rapidly expanding portfolio,” Oladimeji said.
“We are proud to have supported a range of businesses, including Shekel Mobility, Tradegrid, Sapphire, CredPal and other ecosystem partners.”
