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Expert Body Set Up to Drive Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Amid Digital Trade Gains
Nigeria is banking on financial inclusion as one of the avenues to usher in a stronger digital economy for the country.
Accion Microfinance Bank Plans NGN 60B Loans for MSMEs
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.
INTMAX Partners With Nigerian Microfinance Banks to Boost Inclusion
The collaboration seeks to enhance financial inclusion while streamlining operations by integrating blockchain-driven technologies.
MSME Payment Service Bank of the Year – Smartcash by Airtel
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.
Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: Six Key Insights from the 2024 National Savings Group Conference
The conference highlighted the need for a national regulatory framework for savings groups and the establishment of an Apex organization to support them.
Nigeria’s Access Bank Gets $295 Million to Help Small Firms
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".
Enterprise Life Assurance Promotes Financial Literacy Initiatives in Schools
The firm was committed to educating young people about the importance of insurance and financial planning from an early age.
Nigeria: ANWBN, Unity Bank Support 90 Female Groups on Financial Inclusion
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.
Mastercard, Zenith Bank Introduce New Payment Cards to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
The Mastercard Naija Card and the World Elite Credit Card are designed to address the diverse financial needs of consumers in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Access Bank to Boost Financial Inclusion With Offline Platform
The idea was launched in collaboration with RemitPlus, which has been championing offline banking in Nigeria.