Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Outlines PFA Roles in Fund Investments and Retirement Benefit Payments
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has attributed the successes of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to its robust structural framework. A significant aspect ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Warns of Inflation’s Impact on Insurers and Policyholders
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has highlighted inflation as a significant challenge facing the insurance sector, with rising costs adversely affecting both insurers ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Warns WordPress Users of New Security Vulnerability
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a critical alert regarding a newly discovered security vulnerability, CVE-2024-28000, which affects over five ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC Strengthens Collaboration with Judiciary for Depositors’ Fund Recovery
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced an enhanced partnership with the judiciary to expedite the prosecution of failed financial institutions. This ...
Africa
Africa: Microsoft’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Tech Skills in Africa
As Africa positions itself as a burgeoning hub for technology, the continent’s youthful population presents an invaluable resource for enhancing access to digital ...
News
Nigeria: CBN’s Interest Rate Hikes: A Cumulative 850 Basis Points in Seven Months
Under the leadership of Olayemi Cardoso, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has enacted a series of interest rate increases, known as Monetary ...
Africa
Africa: Ivorian Fintech Daba Finance Clinches Victory at the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Ivorian fintech company Daba Finance has been crowned the winner of the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge, as announced by Ecobank, a prominent pan-African ...
Africa
Africa: Mastercard and Amazon Join Forces to Accelerate Digital Payment Adoption Across Middle East and Africa
Mastercard, a global leader in payment technology, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Amazon Payment Services to drive the adoption of digital ...
Kenya
Kenya to Host 2026 Global Data Festival, President Ruto Announces
Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 Global Data Festival, a landmark event aimed at driving global advancements in data, technology, and ...
Ghana
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Introduces Gold Coins as New Investment Opportunity for Ghanaians
In a strategic move to diversify investment options for Ghanaians, the Bank of Ghana has launched the “Ghana Gold Coin,” providing an alternative ...