By Bunmi Yekini
Healthcare providers in Nigeria now have a new ally in their fight against operational and financial hurdles. RIGO Incorporated, formerly known as NucleusIS Africa, was officially unveiled in Lagos this week, with a bold promise to simplify healthcare financing and operations across the continent.
At a launch event held in Victoria Island and attended by pharmacists, doctors, HMO executives, and health regulators, RIGO showcased its two flagship platforms: RIGO Finance and RIGO Tech. These tools are designed to provide seamless access to loans, payment solutions, claims automation, and digital inventory systems for healthcare businesses.
“Running a healthcare business in Nigeria isn’t easy,” said Kayode Odeyinde, CEO and Co-Founder of RIGO. “We’re building tools to make that work easier—from paying staff to accessing credit, from processing claims to tracking inventory.”
RIGO Finance offers instant loans and financial management for hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, while RIGO Tech delivers software that enables care providers and HMOs to collaborate more efficiently by digitizing records and streamlining claims processes.
“We’ve always been inspired by the people behind the prescriptions, diagnoses, and invoices,” Odeyinde added. “RIGO is for them, and it’s here to stay.”
Since its inception as NucleusIS Africa, the company has served over 2,000 healthcare businesses across Nigeria, ranging from bustling city hospitals to rural community pharmacies—by offering working capital and health-tech tools. With more than ₦10 billion disbursed in collateral-free loans and data infrastructure reaching over 1.3 million individuals, the company is positioning itself as a backbone of Africa’s healthcare economy.
Femi Niyi, RIGO’s Board Chairman, said the rebrand marks a shift from startup to sector enabler. “This journey has been marked by our recent acquisition of a microfinance bank. Through RIGO Finance and our expanding ecosystem, we’re removing the barriers that have held healthcare businesses back for decades,” he said.
“This new chapter isn’t just about growth,” Niyi emphasized. “It is our commitment to building infrastructure that makes healthcare delivery faster, more efficient, and financially inclusive. We’re not just enabling access. We’re redefining what’s possible for healthcare in Africa.”
RIGO’s services currently span all 36 Nigerian states and are expanding into Ghana. With its integrated platforms, the company aims to close the critical gap in financial and technological infrastructure that has long stifled the healthcare industry.