FG Begins Disbursement of Laptops, Smartphones, Others to Students..SEE APPLICATION DETAILS.

The programme, implemented by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani, alongside CREDICORP’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Uzoma Nwagba.

C.L.I.C.K.D. is designed to help Nigerians own digital devices through structured, spread-out payments rather than paying the full cost upfront, starting with locally assembled laptops as CREDICORP prioritises local manufacturing.

Visit the website. Go to credicorp.ng/clickd, the official C.L.I.C.K.D. landing page.

Click “I’m Interested.” This takes you to the application form.

State of residence — select from all 36 states and the FCT.

What best describes you — Employed (Salary Earner), Freelancer/Self-Employed, Business Owner, Student, Job Seeker or NYSC Member.

Digital talent programme — applicants indicate whether they are part of one, choosing from 3MTT, Andela Learning Community, Learn2Earn, ALX, HNG Internship, AltSchool Africa, Genesys Tech Hub or “Other.”

Device needed — laptop, smartphone, tablet or other.

Reason for the device — applicants can select multiple options, including learning and certifications, work/remote work, freelancing, business growth, school, software development, content creation or other.

How you heard about C.L.I.C.K.D. — 3MTT, social media, friend or family, school, employer, Google search or other.

Confirm and consent. Before submitting, applicants must tick three boxes: 

confirming the information provided is accurate, agreeing to be contacted regarding the application, and consenting to CREDICORP and its partners using their information to assess eligibility.

Submit.

Nwagba said the rollout began in Abuja, where 77 beneficiaries received devices, with the remaining laptops to be distributed to qualified fellows in other states in phases.