The onset of the pandemic in 2020 gave rise to global acceleration in the uptake of digital platforms and services. This surge was consolidated in 2021, as it became clear – in emerging and developed economies alike – that digital is the new normal.
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Articles & Analysis | How will Nigerian start-ups promote financial inclusion? from The Report: Nigeria 2022
Financial technology (fintech) has been gaining momentum in Nigeria as start-ups look to create innovative solutions to fill socio-economic gaps such as exclusion from the formal banking system. An estimated 56% of Nigerian adults are unbanked and 36.8% do not have access to financial services. The country’s more than 200 fintech firms – which...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy: Interview from The Report: Nigeria 2022
In what ways did the Covid-19 pandemic affect Nigeria’s ICT sector and digitalisation efforts?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Olugbenga Agboola, Co-founder and CEO, Flutterwave: Interview from The Report: Nigeria 2022
In what ways has internet connectivity in Nigeria impacted the payments industry and the adoption of cashless payment options?
Articles & Analysis | Can emerging economies improve access to digital services? from The Report: Nigeria 2022
While the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly accelerated a worldwide trend of digital transformation, inadequate infrastructure has hampered the shift in many emerging economies, limiting their capacity to fully capitalise on the opportunities stemming from the disruption. As such, it is necessary for public and private actors to collaborate on closing...