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OPay makes major clarification after viral message sparks shutdown fears

…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…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 2 days ago · 0 comments · 8 views
Police unveil app for Nigerians to report fraud cases

…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…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 8 views
Nigerian bank using technology to reshape agriculture

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 6 days ago · 0 comments · 7 views
Osun@35: Adeleke vows to heal Osun, unite residents after election

…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…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 10 days ago · 1 comment · 22 views
Nigeria’s forex reserves surge to $52.5bn, highest in 17 years – CBN

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 16 days ago · 0 comments · 17 views
Find out more as Wema Bank offers funding, mentorship as Hackaholics 2026 applications open

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 20 days ago · 0 comments · 11 views
FG unveils renewable energy programme for one million MSMEs

…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…

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeed · 30 days ago · 0 comments · 18 views
Revealed: How loan apps are increasing interest rates

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 13 views
How ₦1.1 Trillion Reached 700,000 Nigerian SMEs Amid Inflation and FX Challenges

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 13 views
Moniepoint partners ALU to train tech leaders

…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…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 16 views
OPay unveils tech engine, eyes one billion users

…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…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 16 views
NGX chair seeks capital market, insurance partnership to drive growth

…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.

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 14 views
Tinubu signs executive order on virtual assets, establishes council to harmonise crypto regulation

…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…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 17 views
Stakeholders harp on electricity access in powering productivity, economic growth

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 15 views
When Dead SIMs Died: How the NCC clean-up made Nigerian telecoms more honest

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 17 views
OPay pushes AI as Africa’s next financial inclusion growth engine

…(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…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 22 views
Airtel cuts diesel use by 9.1m litres amid green transition

…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,…

Entertainment by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 26 views
How GTCO plans to challenge fintechs with 200,000 PoS terminals

…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…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 24 views
Nigeria's finance minister to speak on the future of housing

…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…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 21 views
Verve Accelerates African Expansion, Strengthens Global Acceptance Across Leading Digital Platforms

…leading digital platforms, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of digital payments and financial inclusion across the continent. Today, Verve has established a strong presence in more than 13 African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, The Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Benin Republic, the Democratic Republic of Cong…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 21 views
After seven years, residents urge First Bank to reopen Ondo branch

…demonstration that the bank remains committed to the ideals of rural banking and financial inclusion that he championed," Otaloro said.

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 22 views
FG secures $11.4bn World Bank loans in three years

…in economic reforms, education, healthcare, agriculture, energy, digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and social protection. The single largest approval came in June 2024, when the World Bank approved a $2.25bn financing package comprising the $1.5bn Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transform…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 24 views
Paga turns to tokenised investments in latest infrastructure push

…assets for millions of users through a single turnkey integration. This is what financial inclusion looks like at scale." TBook is part of a growing wave of StableFi (stablecoin finance) infrastructure startups offering fintechs and investment platforms a plug-and-play way to integrate yield-bearing products into their…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 24 views
PenCom moves to enroll transport workers into PPP

…proposal aligns with PenCom's mandate to broaden pension participation and strengthen financial inclusion. The PenCom boss reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to working with the union and other stakeholders to develop practical frameworks for implementing the initiative. According to her, expanding pension coverage…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 21 views
FG unveils cooperative reform agenda to boost economic growth

…to actively participate in economic activities, while promoting entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, food security and social cohesion. He reaffirmed the commitment of the college to producing skilled cooperative professionals and expressed optimism that the summit's deliberations would generate actionable recommenda…

Business by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 14 views
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