EFInA Unveils Inclusion for All Mainstream Voices Community to Strengthen Pro-Poor Financial Inclusion Advocacy in Nigeria
EFInA Unveils Inclusion for All Mainstream Voices Community to Strengthen Pro-Poor Financial Inclusion Advocacy in Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria, January 23, 2026 — Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), through its Inclusion for All (I4All) initiative, has formally announced the Inclusion for All Mainstream Voices Network, a structured network of professionals, advocates, and community representatives convened to advance pro-poor financial inclusion and economic empowerment in […]
The Long View: Reflections on signals and shifts in the Nigerian Financial Landscape
Reflections on signals and shifts in the Nigerian Financial Landscape Issue 1: EFInA’s Focus and Priorities for 2026 Dear esteemed stakeholder, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to you for your continued partnership and commitment to advancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment in Nigeria. Your collaboration and trust remain central to EFInA’s mission and to the collective progress of the financial inclusion […]
Introducing the EFInA Research Fellowship: Turning Financial Inclusion into Real Outcomes
For nearly two decades, EFInA has played a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s financial inclusion journey, supporting policy reforms, strengthening market systems, and generating the data that guides decision-making across the ecosystem. Yet, one question has continued to surface: Are financial services truly improving people’s lives? The EFInA Research Fellowship was created to answer this. As Nigeria records steady gains in […]
Communiqué: Promoting Consumer Protection and Confidence in Nigeria’s Financial Services Ecosystem
Communiqué: Promoting Consumer Protection and Confidence in Nigeria’s Financial Services Ecosystem Following the Ask the Regulator Virtual Consumer Protection Townhall on Thursday, December 11, 2025 The Ask the Regulator Virtual Consumer Protection Townhall was convened by Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) as a live platform for Nigerian consumers to engage directly with regulators, industry leaders and consumer advocates […]
Internship
BACKGROUND The EFInA Internship Programme offers a unique opportunity for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments within the organisation. The intern will rotate through key functional areas such as Research, Policy & Advocacy, Programmes, Monitoring & Evaluation, Operations, Communications, and Finance to build a broad understanding of EFInA’s work in advancing financial […]
Executive Technical Assistant to the CEO
BACKGROUND The Executive Technical Assistant (ETA) to the CEO will provide high-level strategic, analytical, and operational support to the CEO, enabling the effective execution of EFInA’s mandate to advance financial inclusion in Nigeria. The role goes beyond traditional executive assistance and is designed for a technically strong, policy-competent and analytically minded professional who can translate […]
CBN 2025 Draft Guidelines on the Operations of ATMs in Nigeria: Misconceptions and Realities
Since October, Nigeria’s financial sector has been buzzing about the CBN’s draft ATM guidelines. The problem? Most of what you’ve heard is wrong. At EFInA, we’ve done what we do best: broken down the guidelines in simple terms and separated fact from fiction to show what these rules really mean for you. What’s Actually Happening […]
Sustaining Inclusive MSME Reforms: The Inauguration of the Impact Advisory Group (IAG)
Nigeria’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain the heartbeat of the economy, powering innovation, creating jobs, and driving inclusive growth across communities. Yet, for millions of entrepreneurs, particularly women, young people, and persons with disabilities, access to inclusive finance and supportive policy environments remains an ongoing challenge. Recognising the need to deepen and sustain […]
The Search for Good Market Conduct in Nigeria’s Agent Banking Ecosystem
On October 6th, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a fresh and more stringent set of Guidelines for the Operations of Agent Banking in Nigeria. The move is timely, perhaps overdue. As agent banking continues to grow into a critical delivery channel, especially for bridging the gap between formal finance and underserved markets, […]
Rethinking Social Investments in Nigeria: From Relief to Resilience
Social investments refer to public policies and programmes designed to protect people from poverty and economic shocks, while expanding opportunities for transitioning out of poverty. These initiatives typically involve non-contributory transfers in cash or kind, paired with services that enhance capabilities and livelihoods. They are often described them as social safety net instruments that help […]
