A2F 2026: Making financial inclusion work harder for Nigerians
More Nigerians are connected to financial services. The next challenge is to turn those relationships into stronger livelihoods, protection and financial security. Consider Rofiat, a 43-year-old single mother raising four children and running a small business. She has had a bank account for more than 20 years. It helps her receive payments, move money and […]
Beyond the Account Number: Why Reliability is the Real Frontier for Nigeria’s Financial Health
Financial inclusion in Nigeria has reached a milestone—79% of Nigerian adults, representing over 94 million people, now have access to financial services. Yet, beneath this headline figure lies a sobering reality: 52% of adults have less than a month of financial buffer if their income stops, and nearly half experienced a major economic shock in […]
From Access to Progress: Making Financial Inclusion Work for Nigerians
Imagine a small business owner who has a bank account, receives payments digitally and can access credit when cash gets tight. On paper, she is financially included. But when a family emergency comes, business sales slow down or an unexpected bill arrives, she has little savings to fall back on. She borrows to cope, rather […]
