“Can a traditional Nigerian microfinance bank become a digital-first inclusive finance platform without losing its branch-based reach?”
Baobab Nigeria is the Nigerian arm of the pan-African Baobab Group microfinance network, operating as a CBN-licensed microfinance bank since 2009. It serves 200,000+ customers through 38 branches across 16 states, combining branch-based lending with a growing digital layer (Jollof+ savings app, e-channels) powered by Paystack. Recent strategy emphasizes digital acceleration and social-impact bundles like free micro health insurance via AXA.
Baobab Nigeria discloses Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited (in-house) as its banking provider, according to the Embedded Finance Index 2026.
Baobab Nigeria does not disclose a bank charter of its own; its banking services are provided through Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited (in-house).
Baobab Nigeria processes payments through Paystack.
Baobab Nigeria's lending and capital products are provided by Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited (in-house).
Baobab Nigeria's embedded insurance is provided by AXA Health.
The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 4 layers in Baobab Nigeria's stack: Payments / PSP (Paystack); Banking / BaaS (Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited (in-house)); Lending (Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited (in-house), Baobab loans and Taka loans (small business/individual loans)); Insurance (AXA Health).
Baobab Nigeria is founded in 2009 and headquartered in Nigeria.
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