Tag: financial inclusion

Two decades of reforms power Nigeria’s insurance growth as NAICOM unveils sector transformation

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Nigeria’s insurance industry is witnessing renewed optimism as regulators highlight the transformative impact of sustained reforms implemented over the...

New N100m loan scheme set to empower thousands of Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs nationwide

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Nigeria’s informal economy may be on the cusp of renewed momentum following the launch of a targeted microcredit initiative...

CBN unveils major cross-border payment reforms to boost Nigerian MSMEs and cut remittance costs

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CBN pushes cross-border payment reforms for MSMEs growth Nigeria’s monetary authorities are accelerating efforts to modernise international transaction flows as...

Retirement crisis looms as over 75 million informal workers remain outside Nigeria’s pension safety net

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Nigeria is facing a deepening retirement security crisis as more than 75 million workers in the informal economy risk...

NIP achieves Africa’s top inclusivity payment rating | Nigeria sets new benchmark

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Nigeria has strengthened its position as a continental leader in digital financial services, following the announcement that the NIBSS...

Nigerians to benefit as five bank charges abolished from January 2026 — Oyedele

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Federal Government Confirms Bank Charges Abolished to Ease Financial Burden Millions of Nigerians are set to enjoy significant financial relief...

SEC and FMBN forge strategic partnership to address Nigeria’s housing deficit

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) have announced a groundbreaking collaboration...

Protect your money now: NDIC urges Nigerians to open alternative accounts for faster refunds

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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has urged bank customers across the country to maintain alternative accounts in other...

Non-interest capital market soars to N1.6trn, boosting confidence and ethical investment drive

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Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has reached a remarkable milestone, hitting a valuation of over N1.6 trillion, according to the...

Nigeria exit FATF grey list: What it means for Nigerians

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A Turning Point for Nigeria’s Financial Reputation Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List marks a...

CBN’s faster ATM refund policy earns customer support across Nigeria

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In a development set to reshape the nation’s retail banking experience, the Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN) has...

CBN pushes fair banking with Customers’ Bill of Rights

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its consumer protection drive with the introduction of a Customers’ Bill...