Dignity Finance and Investment Limited

Dignity Finance and Investment Limited (DFIL), also known as Dignity Finance Limited, is a Nigerian non-bank financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The company was incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission in May 2000 under the name Inter Trust Limited, and was licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria on 10 April 2003 to carry on business as a non-bank financial institution, commencing operations the same year. In July 2009, following approval by its board and the Central Bank of Nigeria, the company changed its name from Inter Trust Limited to Dignity Finance Limited to better reflect its core business. DFIL describes itself as a foremost and vibrant finance company offering non-banking services to its valued customers. It has built a track record in contract financing, Local Purchase Order (LPO) financing, leasing, asset management and the granting of personal loans within its principal areas of business. Its corporate and SME lending covers contract finance for contractors executing contracts issued by Federal Government ministries, agencies and reputable multinationals; LPO finance; green energy finance supporting individuals and SMEs in procuring renewable energy solutions including solar systems; education sector finance; transport and logistics business financing; and health sector loans for healthcare facilities, medical equipment and service expansion. The company positions itself around integrity, excellent customer service, technology and innovativeness. Its stated mission is to uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct in all its dealings, while its vision is to provide solutions to customers' financial needs. It emphasises a customer-oriented service system in which clients are treated as partners in progress, and an investment philosophy focused on delivering consistent returns with an optimum balance between risk and return. DFIL states that it is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, is a member of the Finance House Association, and is NDPC compliant. It operates a corporate governance framework built on fairness, accountability, responsibility, transparency and full disclosure, supported by a defined organogram and comprehensive policy manuals covering risk management, compliance and performance measurement. The company is privately held and operates in Nigeria.

Dignity Finance and Investment Limited (DFIL) traces its origins to Inter Trust Limited, which was incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in May 2000. The company was licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria on 10 April 2003 to carry on business as a non-bank financial institution, and it commenced operations in the same year. This licensing established the company within Nigeria's regulated non-bank financial sector, allowing it to offer financial services without operating as a deposit money bank. In July 2009, the board of the company and the Central Bank of Nigeria approved a change of name from Inter Trust Limited to Dignity Finance Limited. According to the company, the change was made to properly reflect its core business. The company now presents itself as Dignity Finance and Investment Limited (DFIL), describing itself as a foremost and vibrant finance company offering non-banking services to its valued customers. Over the years, DFIL states that it has built a track record in contract financing, Local Purchase Order (LPO) financing, leasing and asset management, and the granting of personal loans within its principal areas of business. Its corporate and SME lending has expanded into specialised sector solutions, including contract finance for contractors executing contracts issued by Federal Government ministries, agencies and reputable multinationals; LPO finance for orders issued by the Federal Government and reputable organisations; green energy finance supporting individuals and SMEs in procuring renewable energy solutions such as solar systems; education sector finance for rehabilitation, expansion and school overheads; transport and logistics financing including vehicle purchase and equipment; and health sector loans for healthcare facilities, medical equipment and service expansion. The company also offers investment plans and describes its investment philosophy as delivering consistent returns to clients with an optimum balance between risk and return. It states that it is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, is a member of the Finance House Association, and is NDPC compliant. DFIL emphasises a customer-oriented service system in which clients are recognised as partners in progress, with each client's unique needs considered in service delivery and relationship management. It has also articulated a corporate governance culture founded on fairness, accountability, responsibility, transparency and full disclosure, supported by a clearly defined organogram and comprehensive policy manuals covering critical and material areas of operations, including ethical conduct, risk management, compliance and performance measurement. The company remains privately held and active in Nigeria.

• 2009

  Board and Central Bank of Nigeria approved the change of name from Inter Trust Limited to Dignity Finance Limited in July 2009.

• 2003

  Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria on 10 April 2003 as a non-bank financial institution and commenced operations the same year.

• 2000

  Incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in May 2000 as Inter Trust Limited.

A customer-oriented Nigerian non-bank finance company emphasising integrity, technology and innovativeness, delivering consistent returns with an optimum balance between risk and return.

• Corporate & SME Loans

  Comprehensive business financing solutions across various sectors and industries.

• Contract Finance

  Support for contractors executing contracts issued by Federal Government ministries, agencies and reputable multinationals.

• LPO Finance

  Finance for the execution of Local Purchase Orders issued by the Federal Government and reputable organisations.

• Green Energy Finance

  Support for individuals and SMEs in procuring renewable energy solutions including solar systems.

• Education Sector Finance

  Loans for education sector rehabilitation, expansion and financing school overheads.

• Transport & Logistics Finance

  Business financing for transportation companies including vehicle purchase and equipment.

• Health Sector Loan

  Financing for healthcare facilities, medical equipment and health service expansion.

• Leasing and Asset Management

  Leasing and asset management services within the company's principal areas of business.

• Personal Loans

  Personal loan products offered to customers.

• Investment Plans

  Investment solutions delivering consistent returns with an optimum balance between risk and return.

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