Ayooluwa Oladimeji

Person

Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026

Timeline

  1. Growth Target

    Projected milestone of ₦250 billion in total commercial lending.

  2. Growth Target

    Goal set to reach ₦250 billion in total commercial lending disbursements.

  3. Milestone Achievement

    Company announces ₦96 billion in total commercial disbursements.

  4. ₦96B Milestone

    Company announces it has surpassed ₦96 billion in commercial disbursements within one year.

  5. Commercial Pivot

    Launch of the Commercial Solutions business unit to target SMEs and corporate clients.

  6. Commercial Pivot

    Launch of the Commercial Solutions business unit to target enterprise lending.

  7. Foundation

    Zedvance Finance begins its operations, focusing on retail and consumer lending.

  8. Foundation

    Zedvance Finance begins operations as a consumer-focused lender.

Stories mentioning Ayooluwa Oladimeji 3

funding Bullish

Zedvance Targets ₦250B in 2026 After ₦96B Commercial Lending Surge

Zedvance Finance Limited has disbursed ₦96 billion through its new Commercial Solutions arm in just one year, signaling a major pivot from retail to enterprise lending. The firm is now targeting ₦250 billion in disbursements for 2026 to bridge Nigeria's persistent credit gap for SMEs and high-growth sectors.

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market-trends Bullish

Zedvance Scales Commercial Lending to ₦96B, Targets ₦250B for 2026

Zedvance Finance has rapidly expanded its commercial lending footprint, disbursing ₦96 billion to Nigerian enterprises within a year of its business unit launch. The firm is now targeting a ₦250 billion disbursement milestone by the end of 2026, focusing on liquidity for e-commerce, logistics, and BNPL sectors.

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