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National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS)

SEC leads other agencies to drive financial inclusion at grassroots ahead 2020 target

…But experts want commercial banks, telecoms to do more As part of drive to beat the 2020 target of achieving 80 per cent financial inclusion for the citizens, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in partnership with Central Bank of Nigeria,…

Why Citibank granted N500m loan for microfinance development in Nigeria

In other to support the development of approximately five thousand micro and small enterprises in the country, Citibank Nigeria has extended a loan of N500 million to Accion Microfinance Bank (Accion MFB). Citibank in a statement said the agreement will…

Banking/Investments

NSE launches X-Academy to deepen education of stock management

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched X-Academy, a knowledge-platform designed to provide education services to individuals who want to gain a better understanding of various aspects of the capital markets. X-Academy offers a wide range of courses geared towards…