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Financial Inclusion
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Payaza and Lebara Nigeria Form Strategic Alliance to Improve Digital Payments and Telecom Access
Payaza Africa Limited and Lebara Nigeria are partnering to streamline digital payments and telecommunications access for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.
Bridgforte Highlights Lagging Public Trust Amid Rapid Digital Finance Expansion
Bridgforte has launched a new governance framework and the Trust Lab to bridge the gap between rapidly expanding digital financial services and lagging public confidence.
Priscilla’s path to business ownership through PalmPay
A Nigerian woman named Priscilla transformed her financial situation by using a PalmPay POS terminal to earn commissions, eventually funding the opening of her own retail store.
The Invisible Engine: How OPay Supports Daily Financial Transactions in Nigeria
At a recent media event, OPay executives detailed the robust, invisible technology infrastructure that facilitates millions of secure, rapid financial transactions for Nigerian users every day.
Empowering Nigerian SMEs: The Shift Toward Digital Growth
Dr. Folasade Femi-Lawal explores how Mastercard is supporting Nigerian SMEs through digital payment integration, financial literacy initiatives, and infrastructure improvements to fuel economic growth.
Depositors face partial recovery as CBN shuts 46 microfinance banks
Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria President Dr. Uju Ogunbunka warns that the revocation of 46 microfinance bank licenses will cause widespread financial hardship, incomplete deposit recovery, and a potential decline in national financial inclusion.
eTranzact expands financial access in Ogun State
eTranzact is expanding its PocketMoni financial services in Ogun State, deploying 1,000 agents and thousands of terminals to improve local banking access.
Hidden Banking Fees and the Erosion of Digital Payment Trust in Nigeria
Unexplained bank deductions are causing widespread consumer frustration in Nigeria, raising concerns that a lack of transparency in digital payment fees may be damaging public trust in the formal banking sector.
FCMB Launches Enhanced Mobile App Featuring Loyalty Rewards and Digital Upgrades
FCMB has updated its mobile banking app with a reward points system, lifestyle subscriptions, in-app investment tools, and instant virtual card services to enhance customer convenience.
FirstBank Partners with Imo State to Advance OKOBI Entrepreneurship Scheme
FirstBank is supporting the Imo State Government’s OKOBI initiative, a program focused on building community-based businesses to create 100,000 jobs.