A Nigerian investment and microfinance firm, Entourage Integrated Trust Limited has pledged to strengthen its lending reach to small businesses, traders and individuals in underserved communities.

This pledge comes as the firm expands its operations to 33 states across Nigeria. The expansion represents a growth from the 29-state footprint previously reported about the financial institution, with the company entering additional markets as it seeks to bring formal credit closer to borrowers beyond major commercial centres.

Entourage provides a range of credit products tailored to different segments, including daily and weekly loans for traders and small business owners, SME financing, group lending and salary-backed loans for civil servants.

The company said its expansion was driven by the need to improve access to formal credit, particularly for entrepreneurs and businesses that may face difficulties securing financing through conventional channels.

“Entourage has supported more than 300,000 small businesses and customers across Nigeria, according to the company, with its expanding network enabling it to reach borrowers in communities across the country,” it Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Seyi Asagun stated.

He stated that earlier reports on the lender’s growth documented its operations in 29 states before the latest expansion into four additional states.

With its footprint now covering 33 states as of September 2026, Asagun said it would continue to expand access to responsible credit while strengthening its services in existing markets.