11 h. ago Kaduna’s Financial Inclusion Rises To 66%, Says Commissioner

The Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance, Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, has declared that the state has sustained efforts to drive financial inclusion in major milestones. Mohammed hinted that bank account ownership increased by 20% in three years, adding more than 800,000 adults to the formal economy. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, the Commissioner said financial […]

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13 h. ago Kaduna raises financial inclusion to 66%, adds 800,000 adults to formal economy

Kaduna State has raised financial inclusion to 66 percent of its population, outpacing Nigeria’s national gains as a government-led enrollment read more Kaduna raises financial inclusion to 66%, adds 800,000 adults to formal economy

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31 h. ago Cardoso charges ACGSF board to expand credit access for women, youth farmers

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged the newly inaugurated Board of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) to intensify efforts toward deepening financial inclusion and strengthening oversight through robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Speaking at the inauguration of the Board on Tuesday in Abuja, Cardoso, who […]

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37 h. ago CBN pushes new financial inclusion strategy to power economic growth

Philip Ikeazor, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Deputy Governor for Financial System Stability, said financial inclusion must remain a core read more CBN pushes new financial inclusion strategy to power economic growth

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37 h. ago 9PSB reaffirms commitment to innovation, financial inclusion at 5th anniversary

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s first payment service bank, has marked its 5th anniversary with a commemorative event at read more 9PSB reaffirms commitment to innovation, financial inclusion at 5th anniversary

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37 h. ago Software testers push for digital trust as ANST holds 8th annual conference

Demola Adesina, the president of the Association of Nigeria Software Testers (ANST), said Nigeria cannot achieve a resilient digital economy read more Software testers push for digital trust as ANST holds 8th annual conference

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8 d. ago How Switch Recycling is closing Nigeria’s financial exclusion gap

Across Nigeria, a quiet revolution is turning everyday waste into opportunity. For Switch Recycling, a subsidiary of Polysmart Group, discarded read more How Switch Recycling is closing Nigeria’s financial exclusion gap

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8 d. ago Governor Sani Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget To Kaduna Assembly

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has presented a N985.9 billion budget for 2026 to the Kaduna State House of Assembly. He described it as a financial plan anchored on consolidation, rural transformation and inclusive development. While unveiling it to the lawmakers at Lugard Hall, the governor said the budget, tagged: “Budget of Renewal, Resilience […]

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1 week ago Accion MfB opens Kaduna branch to strengthen financial Inclusion

Accion Microfinance Bank has expanded its footprint in Northern Nigeria with the inauguration of its 75th branch in Kaduna State. read more Accion MfB opens Kaduna branch to strengthen financial Inclusion

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1 week ago Opay Unveils New Ibadan Office, Expands Commitment To Financial Inclusion

OPay Digital Services Limited has officially launched its new Ibadan Office, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding safe, secure, accessible, and innovative financial services to individuals and businesses across Nigeria. The launch event, held on Thursday at the OPay Office in Ibadan, brought together business leaders, partners, merchants, agents, and members of the media. The […]

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2 w. ago FirstBank hosts SMEConnect webinar to empower small, medium enterprises

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce its upcoming SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. The SMEConnect Webinar is one of the ways FirstBank delivers its capacity building of its value propositions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is designed to empower […]

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3 w. ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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3 w. ago 30% Capital Gains Tax: Eno, Izunaso Urge Balanced Reforms To Protect Investor Confidence

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, Senator Osita Izunaso, have called for a careful and balanced implementation of ongoing fiscal and financial reforms to sustain investor confidence, ensure inclusive growth, and strengthen the country’s economic foundation. Both leaders made this statement while delivering […]

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