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Nigerian Microfinance Soars: Credit Filings Jump 38.4% in Q1
Nigeria's microfinance sector is witnessing remarkable growth, with credit financing statements by microfinance banks surging 38.4% in the first quarter. This significant leap underscores robust activity and increasing financial inclusion across the nation. The expansion highlights a dynamic and critical segment of Nigeria's evolving economy.
Tribune Online·September 14, 2026AI-curated

NIGERIA’S microfinance banking sector recorded stronger credit activity in the first quarter of 2026, with financing-statement filings by microfinance banks (MFBs) rising 38.4 percent year-on-year to 22,977 from 16,600 a year earlier. The post Microfinance banks’ credit filings r
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