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 […]
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 […]
Beyond Access: Turning Financial Inclusion into Financial Resilience in Nigeria
Beyond Access: Turning Financial Inclusion into Financial Resilience in Nigeria Reviewing the 2025 Global Findex Through A2F Lens About the Findex Report The Global Findex Survey, conducted by the World Bank every three years, is the world’s largest dataset on how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage financial risks. Covering 140+ countries, it offers […]
EFInA Hosts 9th A2F Stakeholder Engagement Workshop to Shape 2025 Financial Inclusion Measurement Strategy
EFInA Hosts 9th A2F Stakeholder Engagement Workshop to Shape 2025 Financial Inclusion Measurement Strategy Lagos, Nigeria – August 26, 2025 – Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), a financial sector deepening organisation in Nigeria, convened diverse key stakeholders for the 9th wave of its Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) stakeholder consultation workshop. The […]
From Sanctions to Synergy: How Nigeria Can Turn Fintech Compliance into a Growth Engine
From Sanctions to Synergy: How Nigeria Can Turn Fintech Compliance into a Growth Engine […]
Unlocking Nigeria’s Financial Future: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Last-Mile Expansion
Unlocking Nigeria’s Financial Future: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Last-Mile Expansion Download the complete report Nigeria’s financial inclusion numbers look impressive on paper—64% of adults are now formally included, up from 57% in 2020. But beneath these headline figures lies a more complex reality that demands urgent attention from policymakers, financial service providers, […]
The Trillion-Naira Opportunity: Why 40 Million Nigerians Are Still Locked Out of Wealth Building
The Trillion-Naira Opportunity: Why 40 Million Nigerians Are Still Locked Out of Wealth Building Download the complete “Bridging Nigeria’s Knowledge and Wealth Gap” presentation Nigeria’s financial inclusion story reads like a tale of two economies. While headline numbers show impressive progress—with formal financial inclusion jumping from 36% in 2010 to 64% in 2023—a deeper dive reveals a […]
