Bankit MFB Showcases Fintech Innovation at GITEX Africa 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 September 2025

Bankit Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s fast-rising digital bank, recently showcased its innovation journey at GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. The bank, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the NDIC, has been in operation

UBA Launches N150m SuperSavers Promo to Drive Financial Inclusion 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 August 2025

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has unveiled the fifth season of its SuperSavers Promo, offering a total of ₦150 million in prizes. The nine-month campaign, running from September 2025 to May 2026, is designed to encourage Nigerians to embrace a culture of savings while giving customers the opportunity to win life-changing rewards.  At the […]

FG Opens N200bn Bond Auction

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 August 2025

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced a new ₦200bn bond auction aimed at encouraging Nigerians to invest and earn steady returns. The auction will take place on Monday, with settlement on Wednesday.  Details of the Bond Offering  According to the DMO, the auction will feature:  Reopening of the June 2032 […]

CBN Pushes for Wider Use of Alternative Payment Channels to Boost Financial Inclusion 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to making financial services accessible to every Nigerian by promoting alternative payment channels. This was the focus of the recent CBN Fair themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth, and Accelerated Economic Development.”  The event brought together

Digitvant Empowers Over 50,000 Small Businesses Through Market Monie Loans 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 July 2025

Digitvant Microfinance Bank, an emerging name in Nigeria’s fintech space, has successfully supported over 50,000 small and medium businesses through its flagship loan product, Market Monie. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the bank’s branch in Ikeja, Lagos.  Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Digitvant is on a mission […]

Empowering Widows Nationwide through Renewed Hope Programme 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 June 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim On International Widows Day 2025 (June 23) in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim, launched a bold series of interventions under the Renewed Hope Social Impact Programme aimed at protecting and empowering over 15 million widows across the country  Key Interventions

Empowering the Next Generation: 50 Schoolgirls Trained in Health and Financial Literacy in Abuja 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 May 2025

The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY.Photo credit:  Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF) The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY, has taken a powerful step towards empowering adolescent girls by training 50 schoolgirls from 10 public secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The training focused on sexual and

UBA Launches AfriGo Card to Boost Financial Inclusion in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 March 2025

United Bank for Africa (UBA) United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has unveiled the AfriGo Card, a domestic card scheme aimed at providing Nigerians with a secure, affordable, and efficient alternative for everyday transactions.  What is the AfriGo Card?  The AfriGo Card is a naira-denominated payment card introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]

Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs’ Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 March 2025

Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo olu The Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs through targeted initiatives aimed at fostering financial independence and business sustainability.  Government’s Commitment to Women’s Economic Growth  At an empowerment programme held in Lagos on Thursday, stakeholders from

Lagos Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Digital and Financial Growth Strategies 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 March 2025

In a bid to strengthen female-led businesses, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to train women entrepreneurs in digital and financial growth strategies. This initiative is part of the activities lined up to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025.  Event Details and Focus Areas  The training, themed “Empowering Women, Elevating Businesses: Digital