…of their right to report unresolved complaints to the CBN's Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion Department if their banks fail to respond within the stipulated period.
…stability, strengthening financial markets, enhancing transparency, deepening financial inclusion and positioning Nigeria for sustainable growth. These priorities align with the bank’s strategic objectives of promoting a robust, sound and inclusive financial system that leverages innovation to enhance Nigeria’s competi…
…challenges across the continent through initiatives in education, digital inclusion, financial inclusion and environmental protection.
…initiatives that improve MSMEs’ access to affordable and sustainable financing, deepen financial inclusion, promote digital financial services and enhance the capacity of small businesses to access formal credit,” Obegolu said. He also called for increased financing for agriculture, manufacturing, trade, technology and…
…money but to strengthen women’s economic capacity, improve household incomes and promote financial inclusion at the grassroots. Shettima said the beneficiaries had demonstrated discipline through savings and group activities, describing the CIF as an investment in their productive capacity. He said, “The Community Inve…
…Mobile banking apps, digital wallets, and fintech platforms have significantly improved financial inclusion by providing consumers with alternatives to traditional banking infrastructure,” the report stated. OPay dominated the individual banking and fintech applications examined, with its app found on 69 per cent of sm…
…that its continued investments in technology, financial education, digital payments and financial inclusion demonstrate its long-term commitment to the Nigerian market.The company reassured its customers and merchants that they can continue using its services normally and encouraged the public, media organisations and…
…of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, the Police Service Commission, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited and other partners.” In his remarks, Disu…
…agricultural support in indigenous languages could simultaneously improve adoption, financial inclusion, and productivity. This also reflects a wider effort to localise technology rather than merely import it. At the same time, climate pressure is reshaping agricultural financing priorities. Regenerative farming, clima…
…said. “We will further refine the adoption of the local content model while expanding financial inclusion through cooperative sector financing.” The governor called for continued cooperation from residents as Osun marked 35 years of its creation. “On this anniversary day, we have a lot to be proud of despite our challe…
…official spoke at the event themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development.” She said the fair was organised to improve public understanding of CBN policies and initiatives, while providing an opportunity for Nigerians to raise concerns and mak…
…You Build?Hackaholics is seeking solutions that address challenges in areas including:Financial inclusionHealthcareDigital transformationSustainabilityEducationSocial impactFuture of workThe 2026 programme follows a six-stage pathway:ApplicationsShortlistingDesign-thinking sessionsPitch sessionsGrand finaleAccelerator…
…and production of renewable energy equipment, reduce carbon emissions, strengthen financial inclusion through innovative digital financing platforms, and expand economic opportunities for women and young entrepreneurs. He added, “This initiative goes beyond electrification. It is an industrial policy. It is an employme…
…measures.He argued that while digital lending plays an important role in improving financial inclusion, the industry must be regulated to prevent vulnerable Nigerians from being trapped in unsustainable debt cycles that further entrench poverty.FCCPC updates list of approved loan appsLegit.ng earlier reported that Nige…
…an estimated $2.7 billion was invested in businesses operating in sectors such as financial inclusion, renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture and logistics.Local financing gains momentum despite economic pressuresThe study found that Nigeria's impact investment market has continued to expand even as businesses grapp…
…to developing world-class leadership talent capable of sustaining innovation and financial inclusion across Africa. “We consider it a huge privilege, given our market leadership, to drive the empowerment of bold, transformational professionals for the financial services industry. Execution is everything in this game, a…
…needing to think about the technology making it possible,” Wang said. She added that financial inclusion cannot survive without absolute user confidence, noting, “When people trust digital financial services, they use them more confidently. That trust becomes the true foundation for long-term economic growth.” Detailin…
…between the capital market and insurance industry to mobilise long-term capital, deepen financial inclusion and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The post NGX chair seeks capital market, insurance partnership to drive growth appeared first on Tribune Online.
…for monetary sovereignty, financial stability, market integrity, consumer protection, financial inclusion and revenue administration before any product reaches the wider market. It said the CBN would announce further details of the sandbox. Furthermore, it said the Nigeria Revenue Service will release a tax policy spec…
…agenda sits at the critical intersection of energy, agriculture, industrialisation, financial inclusion, climate resilience, food security, rural development, and job creation. In his remarks, Managing Director of REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu, called for improved synergy and collaboration between the agency, other Ministries, D…
…broadband planning, infrastructure deployment, emergency response, digital identity and financial inclusion. Second, it improved commercial discipline. Operators can no longer hide behind inflated totals. MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile must now compete around active usage, data quality, service experience, customer reten…
…(AI), arguing that the technology can do more than automate payments by expanding financial inclusion, fighting fraud and connecting millions of underserved people to the formal financial system. The fintech company made the case at the Digital PayExpo 2026 in Lagos, where it served as the headline sponsor of the two-d…
…the Airtel Africa Foundation, the company invested $6.2m in programmes focused on financial inclusion, education, environmental sustainability and digital inclusion. The foundation's partnership with UNICEF has connected 3,296 schools to free internet access, reaching more than two million learners and 38,868 teachers,…
…aim to deploy 200,000 POS terminals nationwide, expanding last-mile access and enabling financial inclusion for micro-businesses and SMEs," GTCO said in its annual report. The group did not disclose how many PoS terminals HabariPay currently operates. However, GTCO's PoS terminals processed 41.4 million in 2025, while…
…growth. It has the capacity to stimulate manufacturing, create millions of jobs, deepen financial inclusion and attract both domestic and foreign investments. We are delighted that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy will lead this important conversation at AIHS 2026, "the statement said. T…