Nigeria is banking on financial inclusion as one of the avenues to usher in a stronger digital economy for the country.

Accion Microfinance Bank has revealed that it is looking at providing about NGN60 Billion as loans to micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises in the country in 2025.

The collaboration seeks to enhance financial inclusion while streamlining operations by integrating blockchain-driven technologies.

Smartcash by Airtel has won the MSME Payment Service Bank of the Year Award at the maiden edition of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Award Night organized by Nairametrics and the Economic Forum Series.

The conference highlighted the need for a national regulatory framework for savings groups and the establishment of an Apex organization to support them.

The money will "empower local small- and medium-sized enterprises, with a particular focus on underserved segments such as youth and women-owned businesses, agricultural enterprises, and very small enterprises".

The firm was committed to educating young people about the importance of insurance and financial planning from an early age.

The Association of Nigerian Women Business Network has partnered with Unity Bank Plc to reach over 90 women’s groups across Nigeria to unveil the Yanga account in Abuja.

The Mastercard Naija Card and the World Elite Credit Card are designed to address the diverse financial needs of consumers in Nigeria.

The idea was launched in collaboration with RemitPlus, which has been championing offline banking in Nigeria.