Digital Banking: How Nigerian Banks and Fintechs are Driving Financial Inclusion
Nigeria’s financial landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in the past decade, largely fueled by the rise of digital banking and inventive strategies aimed at expanding financial inclusion. Banks, fintech companies, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are actively working to bring financial services to the unbanked population while maintaining sector stability.
Leveraging Technology for Inclusion
At the Ibadan Tech Expo 2025, experts emphasized the crucial role of digital banking in achieving greater financial inclusion across Nigeria. During a panel discussion titled “The Future of Digital Banking: Innovation, Inclusion and Intelligent Finance,” Olawale Omotosho, Director of Product Management at Moniepoint, highlighted how the financial sector is using technology not just as a tool, but as a comprehensive solution. He pointed out that digital solutions now enable financial transactions like transfers and withdrawals to be conducted conveniently from virtually anywhere.
In conclusion, digital banking is proving to be a powerful force in democratizing access to financial services in Nigeria. The collaborative efforts of traditional banks and agile fintech companies, guided by the CBN, are essential for building a more inclusive and robust financial ecosystem.
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