Nigeria’s lending startup, Lidya shuts down after nine years

Nairametrics | 24-10-2025 07:53pm |

Nigerian digital lender, Lidya, has officially ceased operations after nine years in business, citing severe financial distress. The closure brings an end to one of Nigeria’s early fintech pioneers that once sought to redefine how small businesses accessed credit. In an email to customers, the company stated: “Despite best efforts to restructure and sustain operations,

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