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FIRSTEASE: FirstBank, Pointek partner on expanding access to consumer financing

FIRSTEASE: FirstBank, Pointek partner on expanding access to consumer financing
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This partnership was announced at a press conference held at Pointek’s Head Office in Ikeja, Lagos. Interested customers can make purchases from Pointek through FirstBank’s FirstMobile or LIT App.
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  • ✦By Moses Nosike FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, and Pointek, one of Nigeria’s leading technology and consumer electronics retail chains, have announced a strategic partnership to onboard Pointek as a merchant on FirstEase.
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today:Through this partnership with Pointek, we are empowering customers to acquire devices and appliances they need today while paying over time in a structured and affordable manner.” Highlighting the strategic importance of the partnership, Dr Godwin Ajala, Director of Business, Pointek said, “We are making it easier for Nigerians to get the technology they want and pay for it at their own pace.today:Through our partnership with FirstEase, Nigerians can now own the devices they need from Pointek today and pay conveniently in installments with Pay Small Small.” The onboarding of Pointek on FirstEase is another milestone in FirstBank’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and supporting economic participation through responsible consumer financing.3%:Okonkwo, said, “We have created a very seamless way for people to purchase phones, laptops, electronic equipment from Pointek; and do it over six months at an interest rate of 3%.” He said that customers also have the option of repayment within shorter period.
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  • ✦This partnership was announced at a press conference held at Pointek’s Head Office in Ikeja, Lagos.
  • ✦Interested customers can make purchases from Pointek through FirstBank’s FirstMobile or LIT App.
  • ✦By Moses Nosike FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, and Pointek, one of Nigeria’s leading technology and consumer electronics retail chains, have announced a strategic partnership to onboard Pointek as a merchant on FirstEase.
Key Facts:today: Through this partnership with Pointek, we are empowering customers to acquire devices and appliances they need today while paying over time in a structured and affordable manner.” Highlighting the strategic importance of the partnership, Dr Godwin Ajala, Director of Business, Pointek said, “We are making it easier for Nigerians to get the technology they want and pay for it at their own pace.today: Through our partnership with FirstEase, Nigerians can now own the devices they need from Pointek today and pay conveniently in installments with Pay Small Small.” The onboarding of Pointek on FirstEase is another milestone in FirstBank’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and supporting economic participation through responsible consumer financing.3%: Okonkwo, said, “We have created a very seamless way for people to purchase phones, laptops, electronic equipment from Pointek; and do it over six months at an interest rate of 3%.” He said that customers also have the option of repayment within shorter period.
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By Moses Nosike FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, and Pointek, one of Nigeria’s leading technology and consumer electronics retail chains, have announced a strategic partnership to onboard Pointek as a merchant on FirstEase.

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What is the latest development regarding Ikeja?

This partnership was announced at a press conference held at Pointek’s Head Office in Ikeja, Lagos.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The primary parties identified in this coverage include Ikeja, Action Peoples Party, First Bank of Nigeria.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

Through this partnership with Pointek, we are empowering customers to acquire devices and appliances they need today while paying over time in a structured and affordable manner.” Highlighting the strategic importance of the partnership, Dr Godwin Ajala, Director of Business, Pointek said, “We are making it easier for Nigerians to get the technology they want and pay for it at their own pace.

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