Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- A global non-profit group, Women's World Banking (WWB), is advocating smart lending practices to intensify efforts to narrow the gender gap in Nigeria's financial inclusion.

The group said this "transformative approach" streamlines credit processes by combining technology and education, making them more efficient and accessible for women entrepreneurs.

WWB focuses on advancing women's economic empowerment globally.

The group hosted a workshop in Lagos on 5 February on the theme "Advocacy Convening: Smart Lending-Business Skills and Digital Capabilities for Smarter Borrowing and Better Outcomes."

According to a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the workshop brought together financial institutions and indus...