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Access to Finance in Nigeria: Microfinance, Branchless Banking, and SME Finance

Jan 01, 2009 | J. Isern, A. Agbakoba, M. Flaming et al. | CGAP
This paper argues that a weak financial sector, particularly with respect to services for the non-petroleum producing sectors, has been an obstacle to Nigeria's economic growth. Nigeria’s financial system is still shallow and the majority of Nigerians lack access to formal financial service providers.
Theme: Financial Inclusion | Country: Nigeria | Pages: 110
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