Agent networks are at the core of agency banking for financial inclusion. In our three-part blog post, we explained how agent networks can be built, starting from their recruitment after which they are onboarded onto the platform and subsequently managed. Agency banking is the crucial link in the distribution of digital financial services (DFS) to people who live in remote areas and do not have access to the traditional brick-and-mortar bank branches to transact, nor possess an ‘assumed’ financi

If you lived in a suburban area in an African country like Nigeria a decade ago, you may recall how strenuous it was to visit the bank. People in the rural areas suffered the inconvenience of traveling to the nearest town with a bank to open a bank account and send or receive money. This happened because there only were bank branches at central locations, usually in the bigger cities, where everyone visited to carry out their transactions. After all, there was no alternative solution. The altern

Building a business is not an easy process or journey to embark on. It all starts with a step, an idea until you start making plans to execute this idea and turn it into a profitable business. You start with the analysis, trying to figure out its brand voice, choosing a name, raising capital, product sourcing, inventory, accounting, and the most difficult part…marketing. Getting people, fans and your potential customers to fully grasp the intent behind your business and brand is a consistent act

Energy conservation is the process of reducing the amount of electricity you use. Let’s be honest, though, it can be a big turn off (no pun intended)! Just Google energy conservation and you start to see people telling you to unplug your appliances and a whole list of other chores that make life more complicated. It seems intimidating at first. Can’t this be easy??

Just like we can take a look at the basics of solar energy systems to make them less intimidating, we can look at the basics of how

How do I explain the overwhelming responsibilities that have ingrained their existence into my daily living such that the only outlet I consider a worthwhile adventure to appease this drain that I feel, feels like an overcompensation?

Marriage for the Nigerian Woman Isn’t That Great. So, Stop With the B.S!

‘I think women want freedom. They want to be empowered. They want hope. They want love; they want all the things that I want, and I’m not afraid to say those things and act on them.’ — Rihanna

There was first confusion, indecision and then a thousand and one questions running through my mind as I got to the venue of the protest. Had I done the right thing? Did I belong there? I did not know anyone here, so where will I run to if it turns into a riot? Also, do I trust everyone here to remain on track and not cause a distraction? And most importantly, was I angry enough to participate in this protest? Was I rightly motivated to be a part of something this massive? This was my first ever