The Federal Government has begun accepting applications for its Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices (C.L.I.C.K.D.) Programme, giving eligible Nigerians the opportunity to obtain smartphones, laptops and tablets through consumer credit.

The initiative is being implemented by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. It is designed to improve access to digital devices while encouraging the use of locally assembled products.

For the current pilot phase, applicants must satisfy several requirements before they can be considered for the scheme.

1. State of residence is required

Applicants must indicate the state where they currently live by selecting from Nigeria’s 36 states or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The information will be used to profile applicants and manage the programme nationwide.