Nigeria Launches Registration for 10 Million Financial Inclusion

The Nigerian government has initiated a registration process to include 10 million citizens in financial inclusion programs, as announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a virtual meeting. This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with WawuAfrica and several professional bodies including the World Bank and the African Union, aims to empower women and enhance various forms of literacy, including digital, financial, and economic literacy.

The program is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's flagship initiative to transform Nigeria's global impact. Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Kolad, expressed confidence in the program's potential.

The registration platform is designed to be transparent and free of charge, ensuring that citizens are not misled into paying for registration. The initiative is set to continue expanding through partnerships with various organizations until maximum utilization is achieved, with a memorandum of understanding signed in February 2026 to formalize the collaboration.