Financial inclusion in Nigeria and the brands championing movement

According to the Former Director of Banking and Payment System, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Dipo Fatokun, financial inclusion is ...

CBN forex restrictions on food itemsCBN approves new cheque standard for banks, Banks complex documentation makes it harder to access foreign exchange for Nigerians

Only 67.5 million out of 105.5 million Nigerian adults were financially included in 2020 – Report

by Abiola Odutola

June 5, 2021

In Nigeria, only 67.5 million (64%) of the 105.5 million adult population were financially included in the year 2020.

EFInA launches £2m COVID-19 fund for individuals and MSMEs in Nigeria

by Johnson Uche

December 18, 2020

A £2m COVID-19 fund has been launched by EFInA to assist individuals and MSMEs in Nigeria.

CBN, Aishah Ahmad, financial inclusion gender gap

CBN launches framework for advancing women’s financial inclusion in Nigeria

by Chidi Emenike

September 29, 2020

The CBN in collaboration with EFInA has launched a framework to advance women’s financial inclusion.

Active bank accounts in Nigeria surge to 111.5 million as COVID-19 drives account opening

by Chidi Emenike

September 10, 2020

NIBSS report reveals the number of active bank accounts surged by 14.41%.

Key Findings from EFInA Agents Survey: A Tall Order for Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

by NM Partners

July 20, 2020

By Henry Chukwu, Programme Specialist, Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) The expectation of closing the 16.8% shortfall in the ...

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Repositioning Microfinance banks to grow economy

by CSL Stockbrokers

March 20, 2020

CBN released an exposure draft guideline for the regulation and supervision of microfinance banks in Nigeria following a review of ...

Technology Solutions: A major component for financial inclusion in Nigeria

by Op-Ed Contributor

June 11, 2020

TechRoundUp was on the TechieTalk with Teke Panel at the ongoing Social Media Week in Lagos and the panel discussions ...

CBN renews commitment to using technology to capture unbanked

by Titobioluwa Okunade

December 14, 2019

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reemphasized its commitment to using technology to increase the number of banked Nigerians.

Here’s why women are financially excluded in Nigeria

by Fakoyejo Olalekan

December 13, 2019

A new report by the CBN and EFInA has unravelled the reason for the gender gap in financial access in Nigeria.

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