FG Launches C.L.I.C.K.D. Consumer Credit Scheme for Digital Devices
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the newly launched Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices (C.L.I.C.K.D.) programme, enabling Nigerians to obtain laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices without paying the full cost upfront. The initiative is implemented by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The programme was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, alongside the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba.
According to the Federal Government, the scheme aims to make digital devices more affordable by allowing beneficiaries to spread payments over time instead of making a one-time payment. The pilot phase prioritises locally assembled laptops as part of efforts to support local manufacturing.
How to Apply for the FG Laptop and Smartphone Loan
Interested applicants can register by following these steps: Visit the official C.L.I.C.K.D. application page at credicorp.ng/clickd. Click on "I'm Interested." Fill in the required information, including state of residence, employment status (Salary earner, Freelancer, Business Owner, Student, Job Seeker, or NYSC member), monthly income (optional), whether you are part of a recognised digital talent programme such as 3MTT, Andela Learning Community, Learn2Earn, ALX Africa, HNG Internship, AltSchool Africa, or Genesys Tech Hub, the device you need (Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, or Others), why you need the device (e.g., learning, remote work, software development, freelancing, content creation, or business), and how you heard about the programme. Tick the consent boxes confirming that your information is correct and agreeing to be contacted for eligibility assessment, and submit your application.
Who Can Apply?
For now, not everyone will get a device immediately. The current phase is a 1,000-laptop pilot programme, and according to CREDICORP, it is presently targeted at fellows of the Federal Government's Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. Speaking during the launch, CREDICORP boss Uzoma Nwagba said the rollout has already started in Abuja, where 77 beneficiaries received laptops, while the remaining devices will be distributed to qualified beneficiaries across other states in phases. He emphasised that the initial phase targets 3MTT fellows while setting the groundwork to scale device loans to freelancers, students, and digital creators nationwide.
However, the application portal also allows applicants to indicate if they belong to other digital training programmes, including ALX Africa, Andela Learning Community, HNG Internship, AltSchool Africa, Learn2Earn, and Genesys Tech Hub. This has sparked speculation that participants from those programmes could also be considered as the scheme expands, although CREDICORP has not officially confirmed this.
Loan Details Still Unavailable
While applications are now open, CREDICORP is yet to announce important details many Nigerians are waiting for. The agency has not disclosed the interest rate, repayment period, monthly repayment amount, or whether beneficiaries will be required to make a down payment before collecting their devices. The development comes as the Federal Government continues to push digital inclusion and improve access to technology, especially for young Nigerians building careers in tech, remote work, and the digital economy.
