Bullion
Keywords
Fintech, Financial inclusion, Economic development
Abstract
In Nigeria, 67% of the population lives below the poverty line. Access to basic financial services can make a significant difference in reducing poverty and financial technology has been used to enhance the provision of financial services to the poor and unbanked in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper seeks to highlight the nexus between financial inclusion and financial technology as well as how it can help reduce poverty in Nigeria.
Publication Title
CBN Bullion
Issue
1
Volume
42
Recommended Citation
Agbelusi, Mayowa O.
(2018)
"Fintech as a tool for promoting financial inclusion and economic development in Nigeria,"
Bullion: Vol. 42:
No.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://dc.cbn.gov.ng/bullion/vol42/iss1/6
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