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.
Palmpay Drives Financial Inclusion With Cost-Saving Benefits for Users
Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay has unveiled two cost-saving financial products in its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities allowing users of the app to enjoy unlimited free transfers to all banks in the country.
South Africa's Sava and Mastercard Partner to Support Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises
Through the partnership, the two entities will provide small businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt with an online platform, powered by SAVA’s Payment Transaction System, that includes digital bank accounts and accounting integration tools.
Swedfund Invests $5 Million in Bridge Bank Microfinance to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Côte D’Ivoire
The investment aims to strengthen financial assistance for micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those owned by women in Côte D’Ivoire.
Nigerian Microfinance Bank Carbon Acquires Fintech Startup Vella Finance
The acquisition of the fintech startup paves for Carbon to launch a new banking platform targeting Nigerian businesses.
Crendly’s Character-Based AI Revolutionizes Access to Finance in Nigeria
The AI-driven nature of Crendly’s API will extend new capabilities to financial institutions by adapting and growing with new data to allow them transcend traditional boundaries in credit provision.
British International Investment and Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA) Advance Gender Finance for Small Businesses in Côte D’Ivoire Through EUR 14 Million Loan
The partnership will enhance local Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises’ access to much needed credit for business growth, help create jobs and address gender finance gap.
WEF Lauds OPay for Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
One of the leading digital and mobile banking institutions in Nigeria, OPay, has been praised for revolutionizing financial inclusion in the country and Africa.