4 h. ago Scaling Africa’s fintech to bridge financial inclusion gaps and boost SMEs

Introduction: Fintech as Africa’s Economic Equaliser Across the African continent, millions of people still lack access to basic financial services: read more Scaling Africa’s fintech to bridge financial inclusion gaps and boost SMEs

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7 h. ago UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has secured a N5 billion loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI), to boost key sectors of the economy and support the growth of sustainable and viable businesses in the country, especially the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women. The facility disbursed through the Federal […] The post UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Inclusion, Price Stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to driving financial inclusion, stimulating productivity, and delivering on its core monetary and price stability mandate. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Lagos, themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development”, the Bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. […]

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5 d. ago AltBank Mobilises Traders, Farmers To Drive Financial Inclusion

As part of its efforts to drive financial inclusion in the country, particularly among the underserved, The Alternative Bank, through Sterling Financial Holdings Company, is partnering with the Association of Market Women/Men and Farmers of Nigeria (AMWMF) to address the challenges faced by millions of market women, men, and farmers who have long been excluded […]

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5 d. ago Insurance Operators Laud NIIRA Presidential Assent As Catalyst For Market Growth, Inclusion

The Nigerian insurance industry has backed the signing of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 into law, viewing it as a crucial catalyst for significant market growth and enhanced financial inclusion. Insurance operators and brokers nationwide see the Act as a pivotal step aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of building a […]

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1 week ago Leadway Assurance, Ecobank Partner On Tailored Insurance Solutions

Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Ecobank Nigeria Limited have entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership. This alliance aims to deliver integrated insurance offerings to Ecobank’s internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, and small business owners. The partnership’s launch on August 1, 2025, marks a significant step in advancing financial inclusion by embedding insurance access […]

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