Fintech
Nigeria: CBN Grants Flutterwave Banking Licence as Fintech Payments Surpass $40bn
Flutterwave has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate banking services, marking a significant step in its evolution ...
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Nigeria: C2FO, IFC Launch CycleFlow in Nigeria to Tackle $30bn SME Financing Gap
A new working capital platform, CycleFlow, has been launched in Nigeria to address persistent financing challenges faced by small businesses, enabling companies to ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Naira Settlement Policy Reshapes Nigeria’s Remittance Landscape
A new directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandating naira-based settlement for diaspora remittances marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s foreign ...
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Nigeria: CBN Concludes Recapitalisation Drive as Banks Raise ₦4.65trn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the completion of its banking sector recapitalisation programme, with Nigerian banks raising a total of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Selects Flutterwave, Paystack, Others for Virtual Asset Compliance Pilot
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has selected a group of fintech and digital asset firms, including Flutterwave, Paystack, KuCoin, cNGN, Juicyway, and ...
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Nigerian Satellite Week: NITDA Calls for Collaborative Push to Drive Digital Innovation
At the 2026 edition of Nigerian Satellite Week 2026, the Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, emphasised that collaboration ...
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Nigerians Save Over N2bn as Sterling Bank Celebrates Zero Transfer Fee Milestone
Sterling Bank has marked one year since the launch of its zero transfer fee policy, revealing that customers have collectively saved more than ...
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Nigeria: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Nationwide Fibre Connectivity Expansion
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering nationwide fibre-based internet connectivity, with a focus on bridging access gaps in rural and ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Sets Tight Cybersecurity Deadline for Banks, Financial Institutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a strict compliance timeline for banks and financial institutions to complete a mandatory Cybersecurity Self-Assessment ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Positions Insurance as Nigeria’s Next Economic Growth Engine
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has identified the insurance sector as a key driver of Nigeria’s future economic and industrial growth, citing recent ...