Money and Friendship: How to Handle Lending Money to Friends
Your phone buzzes. It is a message from a friend. “Please, I need to borrow some money. I will pay you back next week.” You pause for a…
CNG in Nigeria is moving beyond vehicle conversion. As the country expands compressed natural gas use, new opportunities are emerging across fuel distribution, energy logistics, petroleum trading and…
For a long time, the relationship between financial institutions and everyday customers has been largely transactional. You need funds for an urgent commitment. You apply, your request is…
Healthcare financing in Nigeria is becoming increasingly important as the country strengthens its pharmaceutical and healthcare capacity. New manufacturing investments, stronger regulation, and efforts to increase local production…
Business financing in Nigeria is often discussed in terms of how much a business can borrow. Though for commercial businesses, the more important question is whether the financing…
Logistics financing in Nigeria is becoming increasingly important as businesses face rising transport costs and supply chain disruptions. Customer expectations are also growing. While logistics is often viewed…
E-commerce financing in Nigeria is becoming increasingly relevant as digital commerce expands. E-commerce is only one part of the wider supply chain, but its growth affects how businesses…
As auto financing in Nigeria continues to evolve, the conversation is shifting beyond simply making vehicles more affordable. Increasingly, the focus is on building financing solutions that expand…
Every livestock farmer shares the same concern: discovering a disease only after it has spread through the herd. By then, the financial losses can be significant. As more…
Access to business financing in Nigeria has always been one of the biggest barriers to growth. Not a lack of ideas. Not a lack of drive. Capital. Zedvance…
The Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group, parent company for Zedvance, Adedayo Amzat, CFA, has announced a strategic shift in the firm’s asset deployment, committing 100 per cent…
Nigerian manufacturers, particularly Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) operators in the agricultural sector, have been urged to prioritize peer partnerships as a proven strategy to improve their chances…
At some point in your career, you have probably told yourself that reaching a specific salary figure would finally settle your financial worries. A promotion, an unexpected bonus,…
Loan apps have made it easier for Nigerians to apply for credit without visiting a bank or filling out lengthy paperwork. But the fact that an app offers…
Rent can be one of the biggest expenses to prepare for when you earn a monthly salary. Unlike everyday expenses such as food or transport, rent often comes…
Financial inclusion is often measured by how many people have access to financial services, but in reality, access alone is not enough. The real measure of financial inclusion…
Nigeria’s economic potential is immense, yet millions of individuals and businesses continue to face a significant challenge, which is limited access to credit and affordable financing. For entrepreneurs…
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2026 – Zedvance Finance Limited, a leading Nigerian financial growth partner, has announced the appointment of Professor Pius ‘Deji Olanrewaju as Chairman of its…
Left: Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Zedvance Finance, Ayooluwa Oladimeji. Right: President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye OFR The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has…
It’s your chance to get what you need now and pay overtime without stress. In today’s world of rising prices and growing needs, the ability to own essential…
One of the greatest inventions of the digital age is fast becoming our most trusted companion – our mobile smartphones. It’s where we save our memories, connect with loved ones,…
When you apply for a loan, there is usually more to the assessment than filling out an application form stating your request. Lender also needs to understand your…
Missing a Personal loan repayment can happen for different reasons. Your salary may come late, an unexpected expense may take priority, or you may simply forget the due…
An instant loan can cover more than one kind of expense. The reason you borrow often determines whether taking a loan is the right option. You may plan…
As a salary earner, it can feel like a year-long dream. A dream to get the things that make a house feel like a home, or at least…
There’s a saying that goes, ‘No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.’ That’s how…
It is such a good feeling when you hear that loud buzzing sound from the transformer, the one every Nigerian follows with “UP NEPA”. Suddenly your mood gets…