Financial inclusion of women in Nigeria
By Guardian Exclusive
28 January 2019 |
2:00 pm
One of the challenges facing women in Africa and Nigeria is the access to capital whether they require it to start a business or invest in informal trades. Financial inclusion can be defined as access to valuable financial products and services, (transactions, savings, credit and insurance) by individuals and enterprises.
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