About Us

Finance that reaches everyday need

A fully licensed and registered money lending company.

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree”
Psalm 92:12

From one lender to a licensed company

PalmRise Limited was founded from a simple but powerful desire: to make access to finance easier for everyday people.

In 2021, our founder began providing loans personally to petty traders and small business owners who struggled to obtain financing through traditional financial institutions. During this period, it became increasingly clear that a significant number of hardworking individuals, particularly the unbanked and those with little or no formal education, were excluded from accessing credit. For those who qualified through conventional banks, lengthy processing times often meant missing critical business opportunities.

Recognising this gap, PalmRise was established to offer a faster, more accessible, and customer-focused lending experience that empowers individuals and small businesses to grow.

On 29 January 2024, PalmRise Limited officially commenced operations as a fully licensed and registered money lending company. Since then, we have remained committed to responsible lending, operational excellence, and providing financial solutions that meet the realities of our clients.

Today, PalmRise operates from its head office while serving clients across Nigeria. As part of our growth strategy, we are actively working towards establishing additional branches nationwide, with our first expansion phase scheduled before the end of the first quarter of 2027.

At PalmRise, we believe that access to finance should never be determined by educational background or social status. We exist to bridge the financial inclusion gap by delivering transparent, reliable, and innovative lending solutions that help individuals, traders, and businesses achieve their goals.

Every loan we provide represents more than funding: it is an investment in ambition, opportunity, and the economic growth of our communities.

Milestones

  1. 2021

    Founder-led lending begins

    Personal lending to petty traders and small business owners.

  2. 29 January 2024

    Licensed and launched

    PalmRise Limited commences operations as a fully licensed money lending company.

  3. Q1 2027

    First branch expansion

    Planned expansion beyond the head office, extending our reach to more of Nigeria.

Our vision and mission

Vision

To be Africa's leading financial partner, transforming lives and businesses through innovative, inclusive, and sustainable financial solutions.

Mission

We are committed to delivering accessible, secure, and customer-centric financial solutions that promote financial inclusion, foster business growth, and create sustainable value for our clients, employees, and stakeholders.

  • Accessible

    Finance without gatekeeping around education or social status.

  • Fast

    Decisions and disbursement that respect your time and your opportunity.

  • Credible

    Licensed, regulated, and transparent about rates and fees.

  • Human

    Built from a founder-led, community-rooted lending practice.

Board of Directors

Oversight of how PalmRise lends, and of the standards it holds itself to.

  • Ayodele O.T., Chairman, Board of Directors at PalmRise Limited

    Ayodele O.T., FCA, ACTI, ACIA, AMNIM

    Chairman, Board of Directors

    Ayodele O.T. serves as Chairman of the Board at PalmRise Limited, bringing over thirty years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, taxation and management consulting across sectors of the economy. He provides strategic leadership and rigorous governance oversight, steering the company toward sustainable growth and regulatory compliance. Working closely with executive management, he drives ethical leadership and sound financial decision-making in support of long-term organisational success.

  • Badmus O.E, Principal Officer & Executive Director at PalmRise Limited

    Badmus O.E

    Principal Officer & Executive Director

    Badmus O.E serves as Principal Officer and Executive Director of PalmRise Limited, leveraging over eight years of expertise in banking and microfinance. With a background spanning credit management, business development and strategic operations, she leads the company's mission to deliver accessible, responsible financial solutions. Over her six-year tenure at the helm of PalmRise she has established the firm's operational framework, expanded its market presence and built a reputation for sustainable growth. Through visionary leadership and innovation she continues to position PalmRise Limited as a trusted partner for individual and business empowerment.

  • Olubunmi Kayode, Non-Executive Director at PalmRise Limited

    Olubunmi Kayode

    Non-Executive Director

    Olubunmi Kayode serves as a Non-Executive Director at PalmRise Limited, providing strategic oversight and independent leadership to the Board. Drawing on a distinguished career in banking, he offers deep expertise in corporate governance, risk management, strategic planning, and business development. Olubunmi’s balanced perspective reinforces PalmRise’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainable growth.

Key management team

The people who answer the phone, assess the applications and run the office.

  • Temitope Akinbogun, Legal Adviser at PalmRise Limited

    Temitope Akinbogun

    Legal Adviser

    As Legal Adviser to PalmRise Limited, Barrister Temitope Akinbogun provides strategic counsel across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract management and risk mitigation. Leveraging deep expertise in corporate and commercial law, he ensures the company adheres to the highest legal and ethical standards, safeguarding its interests while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

  • Suwebat Opeyemi Ibuowo, Head of Marketing at PalmRise Limited

    Suwebat Opeyemi Ibuowo

    Head of Marketing

    Opeyemi leads PalmRise Limited's marketing team, driving strategies that promote our services, strengthen our brand, and expand our customer base. With a passion for business growth and customer engagement, she works closely with the team to build lasting client relationships and deliver innovative marketing initiatives that support the company's mission of providing accessible and reliable financial solutions.

  • Adeoye Esther Ayodele, Head of Finance / Senior Accountant at PalmRise Limited

    Adeoye Esther Ayodele, ACA (in view)

    Head of Finance / Senior Accountant

    Esther oversees financial operations, risk management, and fiscal strategy at PalmRise Limited. With over 5 years of expertise in corporate finance, auditing, financial planning, and compliance, she ensures robust accounting standards that support sustainable growth. Prior to joining PalmRise Limited, Esther managed financial systems in auditing across Manufacturing firms, Micro-finance Banks, retail or micro-lending, Construction, and service rendering organizations. She holds a degree in Accounting from University of Ilorin.

  • Olajumoke Olabisi Abass, Operations Team Lead at PalmRise Limited

    Olajumoke Olabisi Abass

    Operations Team Lead

    Olajumoke Olabisi Abass is the Operations Team Lead at PalmRise Limited, where she is responsible for coordinating operational activities, driving process efficiency, and supporting the seamless delivery of the Company’s financial services. With expertise in operations management, customer service, and process improvement, she plays a key role in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, and fostering effective collaboration across teams.

Licensed, and answerable for it

A fully licensed and registered money lending company.

  • Licence held
    Money lender's licence
  • Valid throughout
    Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Operating since
    29 January 2024

Our commitments

Responsible lending
We assess affordability before we lend, and we are transparent about every rate and fee before you commit.
Transparent pricing
Interest and processing fees are shown upfront, separately, in every estimate we give you.
Data protection
Personal information you share with us is handled in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

Ready when you are

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