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Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: Six Key Insights from the 2024 National Savings Group Conference
The conference highlighted the need for a national regulatory framework for savings groups and the establishment of an Apex organization to support them.
Mastercard: Empowering Africa’s Small Businesses Through Financial Management Technology
To boost the contribution of small businesses and empower them to unlock their full potential, Mastercard pledged to bring 50 million SMMEs worldwide into the digital economy by 2025.
Mastercard Advocates Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth at Tanzania Industry Forum
The event underscored Mastercard’s commitment to advancing economic growth through innovative digital payment solutions and strategic collaborations in the country.
‘CheGebeya’: An Innovative Digital Supply Chain Financing Initiative for MSMEs in Ethiopia
’Chegebeya’ translated as ’Che Market’ aims to revolutionize the financial ecosystem for Micro, Small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ethiopia by modernizing the supply chain of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.
Sudan Central Bank Raises Microfinance Ceilings, Bans Accounts of 157 Exporters
The move aims to boost financial inclusion and support small businesses.
Microfinance Solar Loans: For Pakistan, This Can Be a Sustainable Road Ahead
Mobilink Bank is actively promoting climate finance in Pakistan, enabling individual borrowers and SMEs to access financing for solar energy products.
Nigeria’s Access Bank Gets $295 Million to Help Small Firms
The money will "empower local small- and medium-sized enterprises, with a particular focus on underserved segments such as youth and women-owned businesses, agricultural enterprises, and very small enterprises".
Jeff App Secures $2M to Propel Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets
The fresh capital will be used by Jeff App to continue its aggressive expansion into new markets, with India being the next target.
Enterprise Life Assurance Promotes Financial Literacy Initiatives in Schools
The firm was committed to educating young people about the importance of insurance and financial planning from an early age.
Suzuki Launches $40M Fund in India to Support Social Entrepreneurs
The fund will support and invest in social entrepreneurs working in the fields of agriculture, financial inclusion, supply chain and mobility, with the aim of solving social issues in India through business.