Nigeria
Nigeria sets up online portal to link 10 million farmers’ information with their farmlands
The Federal Government has revealed that it has set up an online portal for farmers to ensure efficient and effective monitoring of its ...
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Nigeria: Galaxy Backbone, Datasixth Partner to Deliver Cybersecurity Service
Galaxy Backbone, the government agency responsible for delivering connectivity services to public and private organisations, has partnered DataSixth Consulting to offer cybersecurity as ...
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IMF asks CBN to harmonise FX rates for market clearance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for the adoption of the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window for official transactions as well ...
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Nigeria: MTN achieves 88.9% nationwide coverage
Nigeria’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, has announced that it has now reached an extensive nationwide network coverage of 88.9%. The company disclosed ...
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From Q3 2021, Nigerian fintechs without defined regulations must undergo incubation before operating
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hinted at a new requirement for financial technology businesses in the country. Starting Q3 2021, fintech ...
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CBN grants Lotus Bank non-interest banking licence
The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted a non-interest banking licence to Lotus Bank Limited. A statement titled ‘CBN grants Lotus Bank licence ...
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Nigeria: Telcos Kick As Govt Mulls Excise Tax On Airtime
The Federal government of Nigeria has unveiled a fresh plan to introduce excise duty on telecoms’ airtime charges. A report by Reuters said ...
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Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC Bank Named ‘Best Sub-Custodian Bank’
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc said it emerged ‘Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Nigeria’ at the 2021 edition of the Global Finance Best Sub-Custodian Bank ...
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CBN set to mint currency for Gambia
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is ready to help the Central Bank of the Gambia (CBG) to print its legal ...
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GIGL partners JET Motor Company to launch Nigeria’s first electric vehicle for deliveries
In an effort to reduce carbon emission GIGL, a courier and Logistics company has partnered with JET Motor Company to launch its first ...