First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has boosted its energy finance loan, offering up to ₦30 million to help Nigerian households and small businesses buy solar panels, batteries, inverters, and other clean energy equipment.
With up to three years of repayment, this loan aims to ease financial pressures, allowing businesses to allocate more funds to growth and operations.
This loan enhancement is part of FCMB’s mission to promote sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria, supporting the country’s net-zero goals for 2060. The offering also helps offset the increased energy costs following the removal of the fuel subsidy, reinforcing FCMB’s commitment to climate action and reliable power access
Yemisi Edun, Managing Director of First City Monument Bank, said upgrading their energy finance loan will boost Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. “This loan gives households and businesses easy access to affordable funding for clean energy solutions, supporting sustainable growth. It also helps offset the rising fuel prices caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy. At FCMB, we’re committed to helping people and businesses succeed while backing the government’s push for a stable and sustainable power supply.”
George Ogbonnaya, Group Head of Business Banking at FCMB, said, “at FCMB, we are dedicated to helping businesses thrive. Our new energy finance loan helps businesses and homes access clean energy. It is affordable, accessible through a simple digital process, and designed to support job creation, boost our economy, and promote environmental sustainability.”