FIRM UNVEILS APP TO DEEPEN WOMEN’S FINANCIAL INCLUSION

A financial technology company has launched a new mobile application aimed at improving access to financial services for women and supporting greater financial inclusion.

The app is designed to provide users with easier access to financial tools and services, particularly women who may face barriers to traditional banking and formal financial systems.

The company said the platform would help women manage their finances, access relevant financial products, and participate more actively in the formal economy.

Financial inclusion experts said digital platforms could play an important role in closing the gender gap in access to financial services, particularly by reaching women in underserved and low-income communities.

They noted that access to digital financial services could help women save, make payments, access credit, and manage small businesses more efficiently.

The firm said the app was developed with the needs of women in mind and would continue to evolve based on user feedback and changing financial needs.

Stakeholders stressed that affordability, digital literacy, reliable internet access, and consumer protection would be important to ensuring that more women benefit from digital financial services.

They also called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions, fintech companies, government agencies, and development organisations to expand access to women-focused financial solutions.

The initiative comes amid growing efforts to use technology to address financial exclusion and increase participation in Nigeria’s digital economy.

The company said it remained committed to supporting women with tools that can improve their financial independence and economic participation.

Stakeholders said expanding access to inclusive digital financial services could help women grow businesses, manage household finances, and contribute more significantly to economic development.