Taking stock of the Nigerian microfinance banking sector

Microfinance practices in Nigeria are unique relative to other countries. Although NGO-microfinance institutions are present, regulated, deposit-taking microfinance banks (MFBs) dominate the landscape. With roughly 870 MFBs licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the microfinance banking sector is...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ulrich, Stefen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014
Subjects:
Regulation, Policy, Camel
Double-Bottom Line
Social Performance Management
Financial Performance
Rating
Microfinance Banks
Nigeria, Microfinance
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