CBN Governor, Cardoso to keynote @Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026 - ITREALMS Online

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is set to deliver an address as Special Guest of Honour at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026, reports ITREALMS.

The event is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM prompt, with the apex bank officially confirming Governor Cardoso’s participation over the weekend.

Access Holdings pivots to ‘Value Creation’ strategy as PBT hits ₦1tn - ITREALMS

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Access Holdings Plc has officially signaled a strategic transition from rapid expansion to disciplined, long-term value creation. During the Group’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 10, 2026, the Board of Directors reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, diversified financial ecosystem despite the volatile macroeconomic climate, reports ITREALMS.

The Group’s 2025 financial performance showcased significant growth, with Profit Before Tax (PBT) hitting a landmark ₦1.007 trillion. Total assets surged to ₦51.56 trillion, bolstered by a strong growth in customer deposits that reflects deep-seated trust in the Access brand.

The Truth Tariff: AI, data costs, and financial paradox of African newsroom by Remmy Nweke | Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Different trigger:
The tragedy of Major General Rabe Abubakar’s abduction was horrific enough. But as the news broke across Nigeria, the digital ecosystem pulled an entirely different kind of trigger. Along with the report, a viral photograph began tearing through social media channels. It was not General Abubakar. It was a completely different military officer, whose actual name was printed clearly on the uniform draped across his chest.

It was an error born of pure editorial laziness, but in the frictionless pipeline of the internet, it instantly hardened into digital cement.

DBI Insight: Fintech driving financial inclusion as scale - ITREALMS

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Financial technology platforms are accelerating access to financial services across Nigeria, particularly among underserved populations and small businesses.

The DBI report highlights fintech as a key driver of inclusion, innovation, and economic resilience within the digital economy.

— DBI Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026

Cybersecurity: ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu to headline Realnews 13th anniversary lecture - ITREALMS

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The fight against financial crime and corruption in Africa will take center stage as Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), is set to deliver the Realnews 13th Anniversary Lecture, reports ITREALMS.

The high-profile event, hosted by Realnews Magazine Online, will focus on the critical theme: “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.” 

Cybersecurity experts to feature @Realnews 13th anniversary lecture - ITREALMS

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Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited has unveiled the panelists for its 13th Anniversary Lecture Series scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, starting at 10:00am. 

The panel will engage the theme: “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.”

UBA to unveil Whitepaper on Africa's financial infrastructure - ITREALMS

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Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent's financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper.

The whitepaper, titled "Banking on Africa's Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth," will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in October 2025 in Washington, D.C., placing Africa's economic agenda at the heart of global financial discussions.

FirstBank to launch inclusive financial services for visually impaired, physically challenged customers – ITREALMS

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FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a recognized leader in financial inclusion, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations.

The initiative underscores the bank’s long-standing commitment to financial inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. 

CBN refutes deposit uncertainty on regulated financial institutions - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted certain publications and social media reports containing misleading information regarding the operations of a regulated financial institution, reports ITREALMS.

The apex bank noted that its attention has been drawn to the misleading publication, and wishes to categorically reassure the public, depositors, and stakeholders that the Nigerian banking sector remains resilient, safe, and sound.

Tech Investment: Access Holdings sets new benchmark in Africa with ₦193.5bn to combat financial fraud - ITREALMS

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In response to Nigeria’s alarming surge in digital fraud, particularly across mobile and online platforms, Access Holdings has strategically deployed substantial resources to innovate and enhance its security infrastructure, against cyber frauds, reports ITREALMS.

In 2024, Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, invested an unprecedented ₦193.5 billion ($120.5 million) in technology, marking a dramatic 147% increase from the previous year. 

Financial Inclusion: SANEF’s Uche Uzoebo underscores AI as next frontier - ITREALMS

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Given the progress made in accelerating financial inclusion to unbanked and underbanked communities in Nigeria, the Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited (SANEF) has underscored Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next step to advancement in financial services in the country, reports ITREALMS.

She made this assertion at the just concluded Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), Uche Uzoebo (Mrs.), MD/CEO, SANEF Limited, noted that as technology evolves rapidly within the financial ecosystem, Financial Inclusion must continue to be at the center of the nation’s progress.

How MTN’s financial woes highlight challenges of doing business in Nigeria by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Doing business in Nigeria is tough. While we say this all the time, nothing makes it more real than the release of annual financial reports. Take MTN Nigeria’s latest report, it shows the bruising realities faced by businesses in the country today.

Take a look at the numbers. MTN Nigeria generated a staggering ₦3. 36 trillion in revenue in the year ended December 31, 2024, up 36.03 per cent from N2.47 trillion in 2023. Yet, it is regarded as a bad year, because it reported a loss of N400.4 billion after tax for the financial year. This was due to a net foreign exchange loss of N925.36 billion from ₦740.43 billion in 2023.

Cardoso: Digitalisation key driver in advancing financial inclusion, urges stronger ties with Middle East - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has underscored that digitalisation is key driver in advancing financial inclusion, just as he canvassed stronger economic ties with the Middle East and the Nigerian diaspora community in the region.

Speaking during a meeting with Talal Al-Humond, the Assistant Governor for Monetary Affairs, Saudi Arabia Central Bank – SAMA, on the sideline of the just-concluded inaugural Conference on Emerging Markets Economies organised by the Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Regional Office in Riyadh, Mr. Cardoso said there were lessons to be learned from Saudi Arabia in terms of infrastructural development and tourism.

'African can expand access to financial security via eCommerce' - ITREALMS

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The Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Biram Fall, has said that with over 350 million unbanked adults, there is a significant potential of financial inclusion and digital solutions for Africa, and a vast opportunity to expand access to financial security, event through electronic commerce (eCommerce).

Speaking as a lead presenter at the recent Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held in Lagos, Fall stated that financial inclusion transforms lives by providing essential financial tools like savings accounts, credit, and insurance, which foster economic independence.

DLA Piper: Financial sector demands for clearer regulation of Artificial Intelligence - ITREALMS

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The new survey data from global law firm, DLA Piper, has shown that the Financial Services (FS) sector is demanding for clearer and proportionate regulations surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) to help them realise the benefits these trends offer, reports ITREALMS.

In its global report - Financial Futures: Disruption in global financial services, made available to ITREALMS, the firm found that eight in 10 respondents are optimistic about future industry growth prospects for the financial services industry.

Financial strain hits NNPCL over PMS supply costs, impacting sustainability - ITREALMS

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The NNPC Ltd has acknowledged recent reports in national newspapers regarding the company's significant debt to petrol suppliers, reports ITREALMS.

According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, this financial strain has placed considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply.

Official series: Eight steps to secure your PalmPay account - ITREALMS

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In today's digital age, securing your financial transactions and personal information is more important than ever.

According to the 2023 NIBSS Annual Fraud Landscape report, incidents of “Fraud loss via Internet Banking increased by 325% between 2022 and 2023, with Mobile, Web and POS being the most exploited channels by fraudsters in the country.”

Making PoS registration a win-win for Nigeria's Financial Future by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently mandated that all Point of Sales (PoS) operators complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC) by July 7, 2024. This directive aims to formalize the operations of PoS businesses across the country, boosting regulatory compliance and promoting financial inclusion.

However, for many PoS operators, this new requirement poses significant challenges, both financially and logistically. As micro-businesses, already grappling with economic uncertainties, the stringent deadline could threaten their survival and, by extension, the broader goal of financial inclusion in Nigeria.

2nd year: FT ranks MoniePoint 'Africa's fastest growing financial institution - ITREALMS

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'World’s leading financial publication confirms Moniepoint’s rapid revenue growth'

Moniepoint Inc, the parent company of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Moniepoint MFB and TeamApt Ltd has been ranked by the Financial Times (FT), one of the world’s leading business news organizations, recognized internationally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy as Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution.

The world’s leading financial publication confirmed Moniepoint Inc’s accolade in its annual “Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies” survey, released today. It is the second consecutive year Moniepoint has achieved both the fastest-growing fintech milestone, and, ranked in Africa’s top four fastest-growing companies overall.

Experts set for Nigeria Fintech, Financial Inclusion roundtable @April 26 - ITREALMS

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Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and Dr. Apochi Agada, Group Managing Director/CEO, Unified Payment Services Limited would Chair and deliver the Keynote Address respectively at The Nigeria Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2024 set for Friday, April 26, 2024 in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The roundtable under the theme: “The Role of Fintech & Financial Inclusion in Citizen Empowerment and Economic Growth” is expected to host other speakers including Mrs. Adekunbi Ademiluyi, Managing Director/CEO, HumanManager Limited; Dr. Stanley Jacob, Vice President, Fintech Association of Nigeria and Dr. Bode Oguntoke, Group Head of Audit, FBN Holdings Plc.