Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.
Nigeria's cashless economy is booming as instant transfers surge to ₦572 trillion, causing a decline in POS transactions and reshaping the country's financial system.
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market to embrace innovation as a driver of economic growth and sustainable development. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the SEC, highlighted the potential of innovative financial instruments and fintech to unlock new opportunities and address socio-economic challenges. The SEC is committed to fostering a regulatory environment that encourages responsible innovation in the Nigerian capital market, focusing on sustainability and collaboration among stakeholders.
Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.
Fidson Healthcare has commended the Bank of Industry and EIB for concessionary financing that has driven its growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing, jobs and green production.
NIWA has launched a comprehensive clean-up of Nigeria's inland waterways to tackle pollution, improve navigation safety and attract investment into the country's blue economy.