LAPO Institute for Microfinance and Management Studies

24/09/2026

20/09/2026

More Excerpts form the 12TH Microfinance Summit

19/09/2026

That’s a wrap on the 12th Microfinance Summit!

What an incredible two days of learning, networking, and strategizing for the future of microfinance in Nigeria!

Hosted by the LAPO Institute for Microfinance and Management Studies, this year's conference focused on a vital topic: Risk Management, Institutional Resilience, and Impact.

Here is what our amazing participants walked away with:
💡 Practical Strategies: Real-world solutions for credit risk, portfolio optimization, and policy-driven risk from top experts like Prof. Biodun Adedipe and Dr. Blaise Ijebor(CBN).
🛡️ Future-Proofing: Crucial knowledge on cyber-security and digital risk management to protect microfinance banks in a digital age.
📈 Institutional Growth: A clear roadmap on how to shift from just surviving to thriving, even in a volatile economic landscape.
🤝 Unmatched Networking: Connecting with regulators, managing directors, and fellow practitioners dedicated to deepening financial inclusion across Nigeria.

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to all our speakers, panelists, and every participant who joined us physically and virtually. You made this summit a massive success!

👇 Did you attend? Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments below!

03/09/2026

Are you ready to level up your Microfinance career? 🚀

We are thrilled to announce THREE high-impact virtual training programs this September! Whether you want to master cash flow analysis, build stronger lending groups, or retain top-tier clients, we have the course for you.

🗓️ September Lineup:

1. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM)
📅 Sept 17th - 18th | ⏰ 10 AM - 3 PM
💰 N80,000
Win customers. Keep customers. Strengthen your portfolio.

2. STRONGER GROUPS, LOWER RISK
📅 Sept 21st - 22nd | ⏰ 10 AM - 3 PM
💰 N80,000
Master modern group lending strategies that build trust and ensure repayment.

3. CASH FLOW ANALYSIS FOR LOAN OFFICERS
📅 Sept 23rd - 25th | ⏰ 10 AM - 3 PM
💰 N150,000
Learn how much a borrower can sustainably repay—not just how much they want!

🎓 Certificates available upon completion for all courses.

Don’t miss out! Click the link in our bio/call us to register.
📞 Chioma: 08162262093 (Cash Flow)
📞 Barakat: 08139513307 (CRM)
📞 Lisa: 08165485009 (Group Lending)
Association of Non Bank Microfinance Institutions of Nigeria

03/09/2026

URGENT: Your Bank’s Survival Depends on This ONE Day.

Let’s be honest. The volatility in Nigeria right now is eating into your loan books. The CBN is tightening policies. Cyber threats are rising.

If you are a MD, Head of Risk, Branch Manager, or Operations Lead in the Microfinance space, you cannot afford to operate on "guesswork" anymore.

The 12th Microfinance Banks & Institutions Conference is not a theoretical lecture—it is a practical war room. We are bringing together the regulators (CBN) and the top risk practitioners to give you the exact playbook to:

✅ Optimize your Portfolio before Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) spike.
✅ Secure your Digital Infrastructure against cyber-attacks targeting MFBs.
✅ Interpret new Policies directly from the CBN’s Strategy Management Director.
✅ Mitigate Physical Security Risks to your branches and staff.

This is the ONE event that justifies your training budget for Q4 2026.

Secure your seat NOW before we close the registration.
Registration Fees: ₦50,000 (Physical), ₦30,000 (Virtual), ₦20,000 Students:
Account Details: Zenith Bank | 1015038622 | LAPO Institute

📧 Send teller to: [email protected] (Don't come without your original receipt!).

📅 Date: September 17 - 18, 2026 | 📍 Venue: LAPO Place, 15A Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Lagos.

Register your team today!
📞 For urgent inquiries, call: Dr. Efetibhor Igudia – 08066984217

Share this with your risk team now! 👇
Association of Non Bank Microfinance Institutions of Nigeria Interswitch Group VFD Microfinance Bank Lagos State University (LASU).Central Bank of Nigeria Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation - NDIC

01/09/2026

Struggling with high loan default rates or unmanaged group lending risks? 📉

It’s time to build stronger groups, lower your risk, and drive sustainable impact in your community!

Join the LAPO Institute for Microfinance and Management Studies (LIMMS) virtual masterclass: Effective Group Lending in Microfinance. Master modern strategies that build trust, ensure smooth repayments, and transform lives.

📅 Date: September 21st – 22nd, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom

💳 Fee: ₦80,000

🎓 Certificates Available Upon Completion!

💡 What You’ll Learn (Modules):

Group Formation & Dynamics

Credit Appraisal & Loan Structuring

Repayment Management & Monitoring

Risk Management & Sustainability

👥 Who Should Attend?
Branch Managers, Credit Officers, Credit & Risk Professionals, Relationship Officers, and Microfinance Practitioners.

Don't let poor portfolio quality hold your institution back!

📲 Register / Inquire Today:

📞 Call/WhatsApp Lisa: 08165485009

📧 Email: [email protected]

01/09/2026

Stop scrolling if you’re tired of the event hall hassle! 🛑

Ever called 10 event centers only for 2 to answer, or shown up to a hall that looks NOTHING like the photos online? 😅 Worse yet, worrying if the power will cut out right in the middle of your event?

Say goodbye to event planning stress at LAPO Institute Event Halls!

Whether you are hosting in Benin or Lagos, we’ve got fully-equipped, modern event spaces tailored to make your function seamless:

📍 Benin Hall (Benin City):

Location: Plot 6, S&T Barracks Road, directly opposite Uselu Market (Easy for all your guests to find!).

Capacity: Up to 100 people.

Perfect For: Conferences, weddings, birthdays, seminars, and corporate meetings.

📍 Lagos Hall (Maryland, Lagos):

Location: 15A Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Lagos.

Capacity: Up to 150 people.

✨ Every Booking Includes:
✔️ Working Air Conditioners (Keep your guests cool & comfortable)
✔️ Guaranteed Backup Power (No embarrassing power outages!)
✔️ On-Site Sound Systems & Projectors
✔️ Premium Chairs & Tables
✔️ On-Site Security & Spacious Parking Space

You’ve done enough searching—let us make your next event hassle-free!

📞 Call/WhatsApp us now to lock in your date before someone else takes it!

26/08/2026

The Microfinance Summit 2026 is almost here!

LAPO Institute invites you to the 12th Conference on Microfinance and Enterprise Development.

Join industry leaders, academics, and policymakers to discuss risk management, digital finance, cybersecurity, and institutional resilience in Nigeria's microfinance sector.

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Biodun Adedipe

📅 17–18 September 2026
📍 LAPO Place, Lagos | Virtual Via ZOOM

Register: www.conference.lapoinstitute.edu.ng

Fees: ₦50,000 | Students ₦20,000

For enquiries: Dr. Efetobor Igudia – 08066984217 | Prof. Gladys Nwokoye – 08037717624

Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of financial inclusion in Nigeria.

21/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the Chairman, Governing Council – LAPO INSTITUTE,, Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe

Today, the Governing Council, Management, Staff and Students of LAPO INSTITUTE celebrate an extraordinary leader.

Dr. Ehigiamusoe, your visionary leadership, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to human capital development have positioned LAPO INSTITUTE as a center of academic excellence and practical impact.

You did not only establish an institution; you laid the foundation for a legacy of empowerment, research, and innovation that is transforming communities and shaping the future of technical and vocational education in Nigeria.

As we mark your birthday, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding the academic standards and mandate of the Institute under your guidance.

We wish you greater wisdom, health, and impact in the year ahead.
Happy Birthday, Sir!
From the Governing Council, Management, Staff and Students of LAPO INSTITUTE

21/08/2026

We are hiring!!!!