Digitvant, a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured microfinance bank, said it is revolutionising financial services by actively engaging with Nigeria’s petty traders, artisans, and rural entrepreneurs.
“We realised many in the lower economic strata perceive banks as shylocks. So, we designed loans that protect their dignity and foster independence,” said Rotimi Adejola, Chief Information Officer at Digitvant.
Unlike traditional banks, Digitvant said it goes beyond office walls to promote financial literacy and build trust in underserved communities that often view banks as predatory lenders.
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Rotimi said the bank’s outreach programmes in Lagos markets and rural areas enable seamless account opening and easier access to capital for thousands of small businesses.
”Digitvant’s flagship product, MARKET MONIE, has empowered over 50,000 businesses—including many first-time banking customers—with microloans and credit facilities tailored to their realities.
”The bank maintains constant dialogue with market associations to understand precise customer needs and offers flexible repayment plans that accommodate daily cash flows.
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“We are not an elitist bank; we are a digital innovation with community-driven solutions,” Rotimi added.
He concluded that Digitvant’s customer-first approach aims to protect clients’ dignity while promoting financial independence and inclusivity, with plans to expand services to more SMEs across Nigeria.