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Reimagining Microfinance: Embracing the Digital Financial Services for Business Optimization

Name: Reimagining Microfinance: Embracing the Digital Financial Services for Business Optimization
SKU: 1794
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In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, Microfinance Banks (MFBs) are increasingly confronted with the need to adapt to digital innovation to remain competitive, efficient, and inclusive. The rise of Digital Financial Services (DFS), ranging from mobile money and digital lending platforms to agent banking, APIs, and cloud-based core banking systems; have transformed how financial services […]

Dec 1, 2026

9:00 am

₦296,968.75

3 Days

NIBBS Headquarter

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, Microfinance Banks (MFBs) are increasingly confronted with the need to adapt to digital innovation to remain competitive, efficient, and inclusive. The rise of Digital Financial Services (DFS), ranging from mobile money and digital lending platforms to agent banking, APIs, and cloud-based core banking systems; have transformed how financial services are delivered, especially to the underserved and unbanked population.

Yet, many MFBs continue to operate with legacy systems, manual processes, and limited digital outreach, which constrain their capacity to scale, manage risks effectively, and meet the changing expectations of clients. The imperative to reimagine microfinance goes beyond adopting technology; it requires a shift in mindset, operations, and customer engagement strategies.

The programme therefore is designed to empower MFBs with a strategic and practical understanding of how DFS can be leveraged for business optimization. It focuses on helping institutions re-think their business models, streamline operations, reduce costs, improve customer experience, expand outreach, and build resilience in the face of increasing digital disruption and competition from FinTechs and other digital-native players

Understand the core concepts, components, and ecosystem of Digital Financial Services (DFS) and their relevance to microfinance institutions.
Evaluate the current state of digital readiness within their respective Microfinance Banks and identify gaps, opportunities, and priorities for transformation.
Explore and assess various DFS platforms, tools, and delivery channels; including mobile banking, agent networks, digital wallets, and APIs for expanding outreach and improving service delivery.
Analyze the benefits and risks of DFS adoption, including operational efficiency, customer acquisition, fraud risks, and cybersecurity challenges.
Interpret regulatory and compliance requirements related to digital financial services in the Nigerian microfinance landscape (e.g., CBN guidelines, NDPR, AML/CFT frameworks).

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Understand the key components and benefits of DFS in microfinance.
Identify appropriate digital channels and platforms for service delivery.
Analyze the risks, compliance requirements, and operational challenges of DFS.
Draft a basic DFS implementation roadmap tailored to their MFB’s needs
Enhance MFBs’ operational efficiency, product delivery, risk management, and ultimately deepen their impact in fostering financial inclusion and economic empowerment.