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Sub-Saharan Africa

Nigeria

Though Nigeria’s government has set ambitious goals for financial inclusion, the majority of its people lack a formal bank account. Accion has worked in the country since 2007 to expand access to financial services.

Meet the Experts

  • Averi Thomas-Moore

    Company Builder Associate

  • Coryell Stout

    Portfolio Engagement Manager

  • Gift Mahubo

    Senior Director Digital Strategy and Operations

  • Tahira Dosani

    Managing Director, Accion Venture Lab

  • Vikas Raj

    Managing Director, Accion Venture Lab

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From one small loan to three shops: One entrepreneur’s journey

May 29, 2019
Article

Helping small businesses and communities thrive with digital financial services

By Prateek Shrivastava & Emma Morse|May 2, 2019
Article

His business success lets this doctor give back to his community

Apr 17, 2019
Article

“Small businesses are the backbone of any economy”

Apr 1, 2019
Article

What can Nigeria learn from China’s digital economy?

By Ashley Lewis|Jan 28, 2019
Article

Entrepreneurs reflect on launching a fintech in Nigeria

By Averi Thomas-Moore|Jan 16, 2019

From the Center for Financial Inclusion

CFI is an action-oriented think tank advancing financial inclusion through powerful leadership.

Dialogue With Africa Board Fellows: Navigating Challenging Macroeconomic Environments

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Making Online Marketplaces Safer for Consumers in Nigeria

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Nigeria Needs to Include Consumer Protection in Its Ambitious Financial Inclusion Plans

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Development Bank of Nigeria: As Inclusive As It Promises?

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Aging and Financial Inclusion: Steal These Ideas!

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Mixing Credit Scoring and Political Control in China. How Bad Is It?

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The Hold Up with Mobile Money in Nigeria

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New Surveys Fill Data Void in China’s Microfinance Industry

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Rural Finance in China, Climate Risk Reduction, Meeting Consumer Expectations – the Latest FI2020 News Feed

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Pakistan’s New Asaan Account, the Alibaba-Enabled Mybank, Mobile Progress in Tanzania – the Third Issue of the FI2020 News Feed

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Article

What happened when 15 disruptive startups came together in Lagos

By Tahira Dosani|Dec 19, 2018
Case Study

Accion Microfinance Bank adopts risk management systems in Nigeria

Sep 12, 2018
Article

What goes into launching an inclusive fintech startup?

By Averi Thomas-Moore|Sep 6, 2018
Article

Using fintech to support small businesses in Nigeria

By Amee Parbhoo & Ashley Lewis|May 24, 2018
Article

Can investors empower women and lift people out of poverty?

By Tahira Dosani|Apr 23, 2018
Article

We’re bringing together Nigerian entrepreneurs to build a groundbreaking fintech company

By Averi Thomas-Moore|Mar 29, 2018
Podcast

VentureKast: How Lidya is building the future for small businesses in Nigeria

Feb 6, 2018
Article

One woman’s effort to end financial services inequality in Nigeria

Nov 29, 2017
Article

Extraordinary people needed: Start a tech company to bring financial services to all Nigerians

By Averi Thomas-Moore|Nov 1, 2017
Article

Madame Flora and the catfish

Oct 4, 2017
Video

Tunde Kehinde of Lidya

Sep 12, 2017
Article

How agency banking bridges the technology gap in Nigeria

Jan 13, 2017
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