4 h. ago Why financial inclusion is still failing the poor and what must change

As inequality widens across both developing and advanced economies, policymakers are increasingly questioning whether traditional growth models are delivering meaningful read more Why financial inclusion is still failing the poor and what must change

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40 h. ago No more free rides: Why Nigeria’s credit culture needs a reset

For years, our national discourse has rightly championed the cause of “financial inclusion” – striving to bring more Nigerians into read more No more free rides: Why Nigeria’s credit culture needs a reset

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43 h. ago HitchPay Enables Easy Payments, Tech Careers for Youth Corps Members

Africa’s rocket-fueled payment platform, HitchPay, stormed the NYSC Orientation Camp in Iseyin, Oyo State, for the Batch C 2025, launching a powerhouse initiative to supercharge financial inclusion and digital savvy among Nigeria’s brightest young minds. In a three-pronged blitz – brand activation, digital career fair, and sponsorship of epic camp carnivals – HitchPay empowered thousands […]

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5 d. ago Digitising government payments is a major catalyst in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria in 2025

The digitisation of government payments is increasingly recognised as a critical mechanism for advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria. The COVID-19 read more Digitising government payments is a major catalyst in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria in 2025

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5 d. ago Reps blame DisCos for poor power supply 13 years after privatisation

Nigeria’s House of Reps blames DisCos for persistent poor power supply, accusing them of failing to invest and shortchanging citizens 13 years after privat Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-blame-discos-for-poor-power-supply-13-years-after-privatisation/

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6 d. ago UBA partners CIG Motors, LagRide to roll out $100m car loans

In a move set to redefine urban mobility and promote financial inclusion in Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC read more UBA partners CIG Motors, LagRide to roll out $100m car loans

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1 week ago FG expands CREDICORP loan to employed youths, offers up to N5m credit

The Nigerian government has expanded the CREDICORP loan, offering up to ₦5 million in credit to employed youths to boost financial inclusion and empowermen Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-expands-credicorp-loan-to-employed-youths-offers-up-to-n5m-credit/

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1 week ago PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community

PalmPay is doubling down on its mission to make everyday financial life easier for millions of Nigerians, particularly for underserved read more PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Power project probe: Reps committee accuses DisCos of crippling nation’s power system

.NERC threatens sanctions over poor MAP refund compliance THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has accused electricity distribution companies of crippling the power supply system through years of poor investment, inadequate expansion, and failure to meet obligations outlined in their original business plans. […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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