AfriGO, Nigeria’s national domestic card scheme, has partnered with PalmPay to roll out over 5 million AfriGO payment cards nationwide. This strategic alliance aims to boost financial inclusion, enhance digital transactions, and provide Nigerians with secure and cost-effective payment solutions. Transforming Nigeria’s Digital Payment Ecosystem The partnership between AfriGO and PalmPay is set to revolutionize […]
Vice President Shettima affirms that Nigerian women will be central to Africa’s $29 trillion economy by 2050. Read more on the 2025 Gender Inclusion Conference and Project #SheIsIncluded. Introduction Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the crucial role Nigerian women will play in achieving Africa’s projected $29 trillion economy by 2050. Speaking at the 2025 […]
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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced a new policy allowing Nigerians who hold dollars outside the banking system to deposit those funds into financial institutions. Edun stated that individuals will have a nine-month grace period to comply with this directive without facing legal penalties. He shared this […]
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With 52% of adult Nigerians holding official bank accounts, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has seen progress in the financial inclusion rate. Nevertheless, 32% of people are still not able to access the official financial system. During the 2024 World Savings Day Financial Literacy Fair in Abuja, the CBN revealed the country’s financial inclusion […]
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In order to close the gender gap in trade throughout the region, the ECOWAS-Ecobank Empowerment Programme for Women Traders was formally introduced in Abuja. With a pilot program beginning in Nigeria, the initiative, a partnership between ECOWAS and Ecobank, seeks to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with business training, financial access, and mentorship. This […]
