22 h. ago Leadway Group boosts journalists’ capacity on financial reporting 

By Henry Uche Leadway Group, one of Nigeria’s leading non-banking financial services group, has provided an upskill for insurance, pension, and brand journalists in Lagos, pursuant to its commitment to enhancing understanding of financial inclusion and wellness. The training was designed to improve the quality, depth, and accuracy of media reportage of non-banking financial services […] The post Leadway Group boosts journalists’ capacity on financial reporting  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago From UK to Nigeria: Pioneering Financial Inclusion: An exclusive interview with Modupe Ladipo

Modupe Ladipo, a leader with over 35 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, women’s economic empowerment, and financial read more From UK to Nigeria: Pioneering Financial Inclusion: An exclusive interview with Modupe Ladipo

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5 d. ago Firstbank, Eko Hotel partner to drive creative excellence with Easter musical “The Jewel”

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a foremost financial inclusion service provider, has partnered with Eko Hotel to read more Firstbank, Eko Hotel partner to drive creative excellence with Easter musical “The Jewel”

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9 d. ago Tech Expert Pushes For Innovation In Digital Banking, Financial Inclusion

In the dynamic world of digital banking and financial technology, Nigerian fintech strategist and product innovator, Ayomide Olupitan, has emerged as one of the leading voices in financial inclusion and technological disruption. As the co-founder leading product and operations at Loma Bank, Olupitan is redefining how financial services are delivered to underserved communities and businesses […]

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2 w. ago Verve expands contactless payment acceptance to deepen financial inclusion

Verve is expanding its contactless acceptance payment in a bid to deepen financial inclusion and offer a more seamless solution read more Verve expands contactless payment acceptance to deepen financial inclusion

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2 w. ago Tinubu urged to establish sustainable immunisation financing framework

Nigeria’s vaccine financing more vulnerable than ever From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to instruct the Ministry of Budget and National Planning to create a predictable, efficient, and sustainable immunisation financing framework for Nigeria. Advocates argue that the current inclusion of vaccine funds in the Service-Wide Vote leads to […] The post Tinubu urged to establish sustainable immunisation financing framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Digital lending reshaping microfinance, expanding access to credit – Assets MFB CEO

The microfinance subsector has become a critical stakeholder in driving financial inclusion. Against this background, the Chief Executive Officer of Assets Micro Finance Bank, Emmanuel Bassey, dwells on the role and challenges facing the subsector in a chat with OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA Recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria data revealed that 95.66 per cent of bank Read More

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2 w. ago Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity.  Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that […] The post Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

Accion Microfinance Bank has empowered female entrepreneurs through its ‘Digital Skills Bootcamp for Women’. The bootcamp is designed to equip read more Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

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2 w. ago Access Bank, Stakeholders Champion Women’s Economic Inclusion

Access Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s vice president, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity. Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference held in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that gender inclusivity is […]

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3 w. ago A’Ibom community decries school vandalism, seeks govt intervention

The Ekit Itam II community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has raised concerns over the vandalisation of St. Domino Primary School along the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene highway by hoodlums suspected to be scavengers. The community is calling on the state government to intervene and curb the menace. The Village Head, Eteidung Aloysius Read More

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3 w. ago Lagos communities decry water scarcity, demand govt intervention

Some Lagos residents have called on the state government to make potable water accessible to reduce the huge amount of money spent on buying water. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos, against the World Water Day celebrated annually in March. They urged the state government Read More

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3 w. ago Firm Reinforces Commitment To Expand Financial Access For SMEs

Sage Grey Finance Limited and its sister company, Sage Grey Technologies, have reaffirmed their commitment to driving financial inclusion, SME growth and technological innovation through strategic partnerships and product development. At a press briefing held in Lagos, the executives detailed their ongoing efforts to expand financial access for SMEs, drive technological advancements, and contribute to […]

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3 w. ago Uche Uzoebo’s inspiring journey to driving financial inclusion in Nigeria

Uche Uzoebo is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SANEF Limited. With over 20 years of experience in read more Uche Uzoebo’s inspiring journey to driving financial inclusion in Nigeria

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3 w. ago How we built solution that improves financial inclusion, makes budgeting easier —Winners of HabariPay’s Squad Hackathon contest

Tribune Online How we built solution that improves financial inclusion, makes budgeting easier —Winners of HabariPay’s Squad Hackathon contest Team Savvy — comprising Covenant Adeosun (Department of Computer Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure); Favour Adebayo (Department of Computer Science, Achievers University, Owo); and Samuel Adeyemi (Department of Computer Engineering, Ekiti State University)—recently won the second edition of the HarabiPay’s Squad Hackathon 2.0 contest with their fintech solution SplitWise. HarabiPay is a fintech subsidiary […] How we built solution that improves financial inclusion, makes budgeting easier —Winners of HabariPay’s Squad Hackathon contest Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Osun community seeks govt’s intervention on social amenities

Tribune Online Osun community seeks govt’s intervention on social amenities Residents of the Songbe community in Ejigbo South Local Council Development Area of Osun State have called on the state government to provide them with basic infrastructural amenities that would make life meaningful. Osun community seeks govt’s intervention on social amenities Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Financial inclusion gaps persist despite govt interventions – CODE founder

Despite various government policies aimed at empowering women financially, significant gender gaps remain in Nigeria’s financial inclusion landscape, activist and Connected Development founder, Hamzat Lawal, has said. Speaking during a webinar on Thursday hosted by the PUNCH Media Foundation to mark International Women’s Day 2025, Lawal noted that while Nigeria has a National Financial Inclusion Read More

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4 w. ago Global Money Week: SEC harps on financial inclusion for youths

Tribune Online Global Money Week: SEC harps on financial inclusion for youths As part of its commitment to investor education and financial inclusion, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has expressed its readiness to equip children and young Nigerians with relevant knowledge to enable them to make informed financial decisions. Global Money Week: SEC harps on financial inclusion for youths Tribune Online

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last month Osun Crisis: Community Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention As Adeleke Imposes Curfew

Following the escalation of the crisis in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin communities in Osun State, the people of Ilobu have called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to  help the end incessant attacks by the neighbouring communities. The national […]

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