{
  "id": 16546527,
  "title": "Stakeholders Saeek Expanded Financial Inclusion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/stakeholders-saeek-expanded-financial-inclusion",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-26T01:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/26/__trashed-42/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Government, financial services and technology stakeholders gathered in Ibadan to explore methods for increasing financial inclusion and enhancing access to digital financial services for underprivileged communities in Nigeria. The meeting, held during the TechConnect 6.0 industry engagement organized by Interswitch, focused on the development of financial infrastructure and the expansion of Nigeria's digital economy. The event, themed \"Built for What's Next: Designing Adaptive Financial Infrastructure for a Dynamic Market,\" brought together representatives from both public and private sectors to discuss how technology, shared infrastructure, and collaboration could support businesses and broaden economic participation.\n\nTemi Kolawole, Managing Director of Ilorin Innovation Hub, emphasized the necessity of infrastructure and solutions that foster innovation, business growth, and sustainable economic development in his keynote address. He stressed the role of technology and collaboration in enabling businesses to adapt to evolving market conditions and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Tyoyila Aga, Vice President of Business Innovation and Growth at Interswitch, added that businesses require more than just new technologies to effectively respond to shifting customer expectations and market demands. The discussions highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration in converting technological innovation into actionable solutions that tackle genuine business and societal requirements.",
  "summary": "Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan Government, financial services and technology stakeholders have examined ways to expand financial inclusion and improve access to digital financial services for underserved communities in Nigeria. The",
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}