financial inclusion

How the Development Bank’s Inclusive MSME Financing Model is Closing Credit Gaps and Empowering Growth
The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has pioneered a comprehensive financing framework designed to close credit gaps and empower women and young entrepreneurs within...

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Politics Today
2 days ago2 days ago

The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has pioneered a comprehensive financing framework designed to close credit gaps and empower women and young entrepreneurs within the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) landscape, according to financial expert Adegboyega Bashir. Bashir highlighted that DBN’s innovative strategy has been instrumental in nurturing MSME expansion nationwide by improving...

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Can Pesalink Become Kenya’s Ultimate Digital Payments Powerhouse?
Transferring money within Kenya remains a complex process beneath its seemingly straightforward surface. Often, funds originating from a bank account must pass through a mobile...

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Tech
3 days ago3 days ago

Transferring money within Kenya remains a complex process beneath its seemingly straightforward surface. Often, funds originating from a bank account must pass through a mobile wallet before reaching the intended merchant, with each step incurring fees and each platform fiercely protecting its own infrastructure. To address this, commercial banks introduced Pesalink, an instant payment system...

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Expert Urges Insurers and PFAs to Strategically Integrate the Informal Sector for Greater Impact
Olatunde Amolegbe, the CEO of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, has called on stakeholders in the insurance and pension industries to formulate effective strategies aimed...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Olatunde Amolegbe, the CEO of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, has called on stakeholders in the insurance and pension industries to formulate effective strategies aimed at integrating the vast informal sector into formal insurance and pension schemes. Speaking at a recent Lagos conference, Amolegbe emphasized that the informal sector accounts for nearly 70 million workers...

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Keystone Bank Transforms Lives: Empowering Women with Vocational Skills in Ondo
In a bid to enhance social welfare and foster community growth, Keystone Bank Limited has launched the first phase of its 2025 Employee Volunteering Scheme...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

In a bid to enhance social welfare and foster community growth, Keystone Bank Limited has launched the first phase of its 2025 Employee Volunteering Scheme (EVS) in Akure, Ondo State, partnering with the EGO Foundation. This initiative aims to empower women by providing them with hands-on vocational training designed to boost their independence and economic...

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PenCom Launches Pension Revolution 2.0: Transforming Retirement Security and Expanding Access for All
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled Pension Revolution 2.0, an ambitious reform initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s pension sector to foster sustainable growth, resilience,...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled Pension Revolution 2.0, an ambitious reform initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s pension sector to foster sustainable growth, resilience, and contribute significantly to national progress. On the evening of Monday, September 22, 2025, PenCom’s director-general, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, introduced this groundbreaking programme, describing it as “the most transformative development...

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7 Million Africans Unlock $2 Billion in Credit Power with M-KOPA Over 15 Years – Report
M-KOPA, a leading pan-African fintech company, has empowered over 7 million customers across five countries, facilitating more than $2 billion in credit since its inception...

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Tech
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

M-KOPA, a leading pan-African fintech company, has empowered over 7 million customers across five countries, facilitating more than $2 billion in credit since its inception in 2010, according to the company’s latest report. What started 15 years ago as a venture selling pay-as-you-go solar energy kits in Kenya has evolved into a dynamic fintech platform....

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Stakeholders Unite to Boost Financial Access and Empower Agri-MSMEs
Key players in Nigeria’s agricultural industry have reiterated their dedication to enhancing financial access and Business Development Services (BDS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Key players in Nigeria’s agricultural industry have reiterated their dedication to enhancing financial access and Business Development Services (BDS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to stimulate growth within the nation’s agribusiness sector. This commitment was expressed during a collaborative stakeholder forum held in Abuja, themed “Strategies for Collaborative Growth of Agri-SMEs: Emphasizing...

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This Fintech Empowers Immigrants by Making Credit History as Portable as a Passport
In 2021, Wale Akanbi, the former CTO and co-founder of Aella-a Nigerian firm specializing in financial and credit solutions-faced significant hurdles when he moved to...

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Tech
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

In 2021, Wale Akanbi, the former CTO and co-founder of Aella-a Nigerian firm specializing in financial and credit solutions-faced significant hurdles when he moved to the UK. His credit history from Nigeria did not transfer internationally, leaving him unable to access essential financial services. “I had to rely on a friend’s card just to make...

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Beyond the Phone: How M-KOPA is Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion in Nigeria with Smartphone Access
Leveraging mobile phones as instruments for credit establishment and service accessibility, M-KOPA aims to provide Nigerians with a sustainable route toward comprehensive financial inclusion.

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1 month ago1 month ago

Leveraging mobile phones as instruments for credit establishment and service accessibility, M-KOPA aims to provide Nigerians with a sustainable route toward comprehensive financial inclusion.

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Redefining Africa’s Role: A Bold New Vision for Its Place in the Global Financial System by Frank Aigbogun
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role in global finance” style=”display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px; max-width: 100%;” /> Redefining Africa’s Role in the Global Financial Landscape As Dr. Tah embarks on his leadership journey, he carries with him a strengthened mandate, bolstered by the confidence of African stakeholders and a growing trust from international collaborators who were once skeptical. His...

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